The $46.2 million construction project aims to eliminate rail crossings and improve traffic safety.
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Do you believe replacing railroad crossings with bridges improves traffic flow in your area?
In Wake Forest, the original home of Wake Forest University, coverage here follows town government, Wake County, Wake County Public School System, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the town and surrounding communities.
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Do you trust local officials to manage infrastructure safety and emergency responses in your community?
Construction crews accidentally struck a gas line on South Brooks Street, forcing local evacuations.
Live Poll
Do you believe formal seminary education is necessary for those leading religious congregations today?
The institution officially welcomed R. Scott Pace to lead the Wake Forest seminary following the retirement of Daniel Akin.
Firefighters from four jurisdictions successfully contained a mobile home blaze in Wake Forest without any reported injuries.
Coverage takes in town council decisions, Wake County policy and Wake County Public School System alongside the healthcare, technology and logistics employers shaping this rapidly growing Triangle-area community. From Heritage and Stonewater to Grand Highland and Tyler Run, neighborhood coverage extends into Franklin County and Johnston County where stories cross the line. Population growth tied to the broader Research Triangle boom has made housing, school capacity and road infrastructure the dominant subjects in local planning debates over recent years. Development, school district resources and transportation investment are the recurring subjects in town and county reporting.
