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Wake Forest, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Wake Forest! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Wake Forest ministry leader is reshaping support for local youth.
  • How Wake Forest’s races could reshape power in Raleigh next year.
  • Could surplus school land in Wake Forest become new affordable housing?

Also on today's calendar: Leaf Your Mark: We are Hiring! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Did you hear about the two cell phones who got married? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official North Carolina election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Vote by mail or absentee | Early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 40.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meet Valeria Holloway of North Carolina (voyageraleigh.com) — A Wake Forest church leader, Valeria Holloway, shares how she became director of student ministries at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church and now supports local children and teens. She describes organizing community events, mentoring youth through real-life pressures, and focusing on listening first so young people in Wake Forest feel heard, understood, and grounded in their faith.
   

• A growing part of Wake is home to two races that could tilt NC's balance of power (heraldsun.com) — Two closely watched legislative races centered on the Wake Forest area could help decide whether Republicans keep their long-running control of North Carolina’s General Assembly. Local voters heard candidates spar over a possible Capital Boulevard toll road, the push for a Wake Forest hospital, and how to tackle affordability and rapid growth, with each contender pitching how they’d deliver improvements for northern Wake residents.
   

• Wake County Board approves potential property exchange to su... (wakeweekly.com) — Wake County and the school system are advancing a land-swap plan that could turn surplus public properties, including some in Wake Forest, into sites for affordable housing. Officials say the move aims to help teachers and other workers who struggle with local housing costs, with specific parcels to be appraised and finalized by 2027.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Do You Love Swimming? Look at 184 Swim Jobs You Might Love (swimswam.com)
  • In One of Wake County's Last Battleground Districts, a Democrat Challenges a One-Term GOP Rep. to a Rematch (indyweek.com)

Raleigh

  • SAP MM Material Master Consultant - NexInfo Solutions, Inc. - Raleigh, NC, US (dice.com)
  • Raleigh says housing, transportation bonds on ballot won't increase taxes. Is that true? (newsobserver.com)
  • The No. 1 best Indian restaurant in NC is this beloved Durham spot, report finds (charlotteobserver.com)

Ok Wake Forest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Did you hear about the two cell phones who got married?" — They had a great reception (Thank you Hallie H. for sending it in!)
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