Rolesville Firefighters Train Guatemalans

It has been said that to travel to Guatemala all you have to do is go to Houston and take a left. “But, it would take six to eight days to drive, and once in Mexico, you will encounter bandits and renegades along the way,” says Rolesville Assistant Fire Chief Donnie Lawrence. <Read More>

Heritage High School Ready to Record Many “Firsts”

Dustin Moore and Willie Faison have become partners in the auto care industry, cutting the ribbon July 17 on Team Extreme Tire and Auto located at 600C South Main Street. <Full Story>

Sanford Creek Gets Dizzy Feet

Some 400 children from Sanford Creek Elementary School, under the direction of physical education teacher Leigh Anne Sandy, celebrated National Dance Day on July 30 in the school gymnasium. <Read More>

Wake Forest – Rolesville High Happy to Be Back Home

The Wake Forest Town Hall opened its 44,000-square-foot facility to the public June 21.Located at 301 South Brooks Street, the newly constructed facility boasts three floors, 70 employees and several departments as part of the new Wake Forest town hall complex. <Read More>

Wake Forest’s Wolak Wins Bassmaster Northern Open on Lake Champion

Seventeen ounces may not seem like a lot of weight to some folks, but it meant about $30,000 for Wake Forest’s Dave Wolak. <Read More>

Charity Bike Ride Supports BackPack

A charity motorcycle bike ride scheduled for September 18 is expected to add funds to a $2,000 contribution already made by BB&T for BackPack Buddies. <Read More>

Queeny Conducts Couponing 101Workshop

Hello North Carolina! Recently, I had the honor of teaching a few coupon workshops at local businesses in N.C., including The Rolesville Buzz office on Monday, August 9, 2010. <Read More>

Sixth Annual Walk/Run Benefits Overseas Troops

Now that the weather is beginning to get a little cooler, you may be looking for ways to spend time outdoors. On Saturday, September 25, the Sixth Annual 3m/5K Walk/Run For Our Troops will take place in the Heritage neighborhood of Wake Forest, and it’s the perfect way to get outdoors and support a great cause at the same time. <Read More>

Grow and Share Festival Raises Money for Needy

For the second year, the Grow and Share festival will delight residents of Rolesville with live music, food, farming and gardening information, games and other family fun.

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Rolesville Boosters Call Out Barbecue Cooks

The Road to Rolesville Committee invites everyone to the first Hot Pick’n Finger Lick’n BBQ & Bands cook-off from 1 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 18. <Read More>

Free Dentist Visit on Back-to-School Checklist

Free dental check-ups are becoming a popular back-to-school routine for children, and Hardy Family Dentistry in Louisburg is offering free dental screenings during the month of September for local children. <Read More>

Millennium Academy Gets Ready for Year With Open House

Parents of elementary school children who thought that Franklin Academy and Thales Academy were the two main options for non-public Wake County schools in Wake Forest will be pleased to know that there is a new academy in town: Millennium Academy. <Read More>

Goddard School Earns Accreditation

The Goddard School in Wake Forest has been awarded accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the country’s leading organization for early childhood education professionals. <Read More>

Officer Joins Rolesville Force

Rolesville Patrol Officer Jennifer Stein is the newest addition to the town’s police force. <Read More>

National Night Out Brings Communities Together

Although August 3 proved to be a hot and humid day, residents turned out to enjoy Rolesville’s National Night Out, held at the ball fields off Main Street. Special exhibits offered as points of interest. <Read More>

Forestville Road Stretch Closes

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has temporarily closed a section of Forestville Road from U.S. 401 to Mitchell Mill Road in Wake County. <Read More>

Gearing Up for the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce Community Business Expo 2010

If you’re looking for a way to explore the different businesses and services in the Wake Forest area, or a way to promote your own business, then this year’s Community Business Expo hosted by the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce may be just the ticket. <Read More>

Gala Event Planned at Wake Forest Town Hall

Wake Forest Town Hall is the new facility everyone is talking about because of its energy efficient structure.<Read More>

Chamber Holds Workshop Series to Assist Local Non-Profits

The Wake Forest Chamber Area of Commerce wants to help non-profit organizations in the area succeed by hosting a series of workshops held at the Chamber’s offices from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on four Mondays and a Thursday in September and October. <Read More>

Mom & M’s New Look on South Main Street

“Fresh and Homemade” is how it’s advertised. And you’ve seen the mobile hand-dipped ice cream and hot dog concession trailer at Rolesville events. But no matter where Mom & M’s is located, the stationary restaurant at 420 South Main Street, next to Long’s Food Mart, offers a full home-cooked breakfast, grill menus, sandwich platters, bag lunches and catering. <Read More>

Youngsville Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Youngsville Library will hold a book sale Saturday, September 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library. <Read More>

Diversity Still In Shackles

Once again, the Rev. Dr. William Barbour was removed from the Wake County School Board property in handcuffs at a recent meeting along with several students who are opposed to the diversity plan for Wake County. This was the second arrest of the state NAACP director for protesting the change in diversity being implemented by the new school board. <Read More>

Vinson Orthodontics Awards Scholarship

Vinson Orthodontics awarded a $500 scholarship in July through their Vinson Orthodontics Scholarship Program to Anne Buzzell of Clayton High School. The annual scholarship for patients goes directly to the winner’s school to be applied toward tuition, books, fees, housing and other expenses. <Read More>

Youngsville Fall Festival – A Family Fun Time

The Sixth Annual Youngsville Fall Festival will take place Saturday, September 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the National Guard Armory located at 125 US 1-A in Youngsville. <Read More>

Good Neighbor Day

Mr. Rogers sang it best with, “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood a beautiful day for a neighbor.” And on Sunday, September 19, you can show what a great neighbor you can be at this year’s Good Neighbor Day at Holding Park in Wake Forest. <Read More>

Anyone Can Win $3000

If you’re feeling lucky, then you just have to play the luck of the draw and enter the Fourth Annual Rolesville Chamber of Commerce Reverse Raffle, presented by CenturyLink. <Read More>

Franklin Regional Medical Center to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive

Franklin Regional Medical Center will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The community is invited to donate blood on the American Red Cross bus, which will be located outside of the front entrance at Franklin Regional. <Read More>

Grandpa’s Tasty Dogs Celebrates

Grandpa’s Tasty Dogs in Wake Forest was recently honored during it’s official ribbon cutting as a member of the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce. <Read More>

Group Advises Commissioners about Human Trafficking in North Carolina

According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the country’s second most widespread criminal activity, exceeded only by drug trafficking, is human trafficking. <Read More>

“Mums the Word”

Chrysanthemums are one of my favorite flowers – those perfect little colorful heads that jump into a horticultural schematic no matter how they are potted. <Read More>

WF-R Takes Second Win Against East Wake

Wake Forest-Rolesville High School senior defensive lineman Chinedu Onuoha intercepted an East Wake pass in the second quarter, which not only resulted in a Cougar touchdown but also ignited a spark that grew into a 38-9 victory over the Warriors Friday night. <Read More>

Wakefield Golfers Come Out on Top

The Wakefield High School girls’ golf team won their first match of the season when they defeated Wake Forest-Rolesville and Broughton high schools. <Read More>

WF-R Volleyball Has High Hopes for Season

Wake Forest-Rolesville High School volleyball coach Jenna Hinton is wondering what a difference a year can make. <Read More>

WF-R Harriers Take First Meet

Wake Forest-Rolesville’s boys and girls cross country teams won their first meet against Durham Riverside High.

Heritage Huskies Hope to be Competitive

Looking ahead with conference play soon starting, Green said he wants his players to just play hard and continue to compete. “I have never set win-loss goals because I think when you reach a high level, you tend to coast,” he said. <Read More>

Heritage Tennis Hangs Tough

Heritage High School’s girls tennis team may not be winning a lot of matches, but they are giving 100 percent on the court, and that makes coach Greg Kasse happy. <Read More>

Heritage Records First Football Win

The Heritage High School Huskies ran into history as they recorded their first football win, defeating visiting Sanderson 32-0 last Thursday. <Read More>

Heritage High School Band Marching to The ‘Fab Five’

Band director Barry Hearn wants his students at Heritage High School to embrace the principles that he calls the “Fab Five,” which consist of dedication, integrity, respect, teamwork and honor. <Read More>