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🌱 Have you seen this man wanted after a Wake Forest police chase?
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In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen this man wanted after a Wake Forest police chase?
- Why a 300-year-old Wake Forest oak has neighbors at odds
- How a new DMV office could change errands for Wake Forest drivers
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 93, low: 70.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Police looking for Durham man wanted in chase, crash with Wake Forest officer (wral.com) — Wake Forest police are asking for help finding 47-year-old John Flowers Jr. of Durham, wanted after an Aug. 13 police chase that ended in a crash involving a Wake Forest officer. A bystander and child in another car had minor injuries, and Flowers now faces multiple traffic and fleeing charges plus questions about possible thefts at area home improvement stores. 
2. 300-year-old tree causing turmoil in North Carolina neighborhood (myfox8.com) — A long-running dispute over a 300-year-old red oak on Wake Drive in Wake Forest is pitting neighbors against each other over how much of the historic tree can be trimmed. The tree's owner and an arborist say cutting it back to the property line could severely damage or even kill it, while the neighboring homeowner insists overhanging limbs are causing damage.
3. NCDMV issues RFP for office space in Wake Forest (wakeweekly.com) — A new NCDMV driver license office and co-located license plate agency are planned for the Wake Forest/Rolesville area, aiming to cut travel time and waits for local residents. The state has funded 10 new examiner positions, and property owners have until Sept. 11 to submit proposals for suitable office space in northeastern Wake County.
4. Downtown Raleigh death aftermath + Curfew debate: Triangle's top Monday stories (newsobserver.com) — State lawmakers have approved funding for a new DMV driver's license office that could land in Wake Forest or nearby Rolesville, potentially opening by early next year and easing long waits for local residents. The broader Triangle news roundup also covers Raleigh's youth curfew debate, a suicide ruling in a downtown death, and environmental and ranking stories from around the region.
📸 Around Wake Forest
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wake Forest
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- Board Meeting
Endeavor Charter Wake Forest, NC 27587
7:00 pm - Spirit Night: Culver's
Endeavor Charter Culver's, 2819 Rogers Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
5:00 pm - Open House - Elementary Schools
Youngsville Elementary Youngsville, NC 27596
4:00 pm - Open House - Middle Schools
Youngsville Elementary Youngsville, NC 27596
5:30 pm - Curriculum NIght for Grades K-4
Endeavor Charter Wake Forest, NC 27587
6:00 pm - Curriculum Night for Grades 5-8
Endeavor Charter Wake Forest, NC 27587
6:00 pm - No School-Teacher Workday
Endeavor Charter Wake Forest, NC 27587
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Open House - High Schools
Youngsville Elementary Youngsville, NC 27596
5:00 pm - Board Meeting
Endeavor Charter Wake Forest, NC 27587
7:00 pm - Spirit Night: Culver's
Endeavor Charter Culver's, 2819 Rogers Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
5:00 pm - Open House - Elementary Schools
Youngsville Elementary Youngsville, NC 27596
4:00 pm - Open House - Middle Schools
Youngsville Elementary Youngsville, NC 27596
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Music lovers!!!
Edited. Name some lyrics but also name the singer or group. Let's play a game. Post some lyrics to your favorite bands songs. Let people guess… (Nextdoor Riverstone) - Does anyone know where you can repurpose used prescription eyeglasses.
Perfectly good; they just don't work as well as they used to (Nextdoor Bold Run Hill)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Wake Forest. Apply here.
- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews posted a job opening for Servers in Wake Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wake Forest here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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