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Woman found after disappearing in Wake Forest, police say
Police officers on Saturday asked for help finding a Wake Forest woman with a cognitive impairment who went missing.
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Late pick-six pulls No. 4 Millbrook past No. 21 Wake Forest football
The Wake Forest Cougars visited the Millbrook Wildcats in a nonconference football game on Sept. 4, 2026.
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Watch Replay: #21 Wake Forest at #4 Millbrook - Alpaca Chicken Game of the Week
Wake Forest High School travels to Millbrook High School for a statewide Top 25 matchup in Raleigh.
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Apex police warn about e-bike, e-moto dangers after serious crash
Apex police are warning riders about the differences between e-bikes and more powerful e-motos after another crash left a rider seriously injured.
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Rivalry Index: Rating the top NC high school football rivalries taking place in Week 3
History, success, geography, balance, and unique features factor into the rivalry index. Ratings, unlike the bragging rights that are going to be claimed this week, are always up for debate.
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Week 3 Alpaca Game of the Week stream features #21 Wake Forest at #4 Millbrook
This week's Alpaca Game of the Week features a longtime rivalry matchup between 8A and 7A contenders.
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Flaherty Park tennis courts closed for $1.4 million renovation project
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department has temporarily closed the Flaherty Park tennis courts for construction and renovations.
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HSOT Jamboree at Wake Forest: Videos, streams, stories, and photos
One stop shop for links to game stories, streams, photos, and videos from the 2026 HSOT Jamboree at Trentini Stadium at Wake Forest High School on Friday, Aug. 14.
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No. 7 Cardinal Gibbons claims win over hosting No. 22 Wake Forest at HSOT Jamboree
The Crusaders defeated the Cougars in Game 3 of the second HSOT Jamboree at Wake Forest High School.
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Nearly 20-mile chase involving Wake Forest police ends in crash in Durham
A police chase involving a Wake Forest police officer ended in a crash in Durham Wednesday night.
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HSOT Jamboree ends in scoreless tie between #19 Rolesville and #22 Wake Forest
The Cougars and Rams tied in Game 5 of the Aug. 10 HighSchoolOT Jamboree at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.
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#22 Wake Forest scores late to beat #9 Southeast Raleigh in scrimmage at HSOT Jamboree
The Cougars defeated the Bulldogs in Game 4 of the Aug. 10 HighSchoolOT Jamboree at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.
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The 2026 HighSchoolOT All-State Baseball Team
HighSchoolOT's 2025-26 All-State teams are presented by Talk It Out NC and First Carolina Bank.
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The 2026 HighSchoolOT All-State Girls Soccer Team
HighSchoolOT's 2025-26 All-State teams are presented by Talk It Out NC and First Carolina Bank.
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HighSchoolOT Jamboree at Wake Forest to feature 8 east region favorites from 4 classifications
The August 14 event at Wake Forest will include threats in the 7A, 6A, 2A, and 1A classifications.
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First HighSchoolOT Jamboree of 2026 features larger venue, 10 contending teams
The Jamboree will feature contenders in the 5A, 6A, 7A, and 8A classifications at the 10,000-seat First Horizon Stadium in Cary, NC.
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NCCA announces soccer rosters for East-West All-Star games
The girls and boys contests will take place Tuesday, July 21, at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at Truist Point Stadium in High Point.
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Fifteen players from North Carolina high schools taken in the 2026 MLB Draft
Among those drafted: Luke Nixon, Macon Winslow, Tanner Marsh, Chris Katz, Brandon Crabtree, Josh Swink, Matthew Matthijs, Camden Wimbish, and Luke McGrath.
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Dexter Lawrence 7-on-7 held at Wake Forest High School: Photos, highlights, and interviews
Eight schools gathered for the fourth annual Dexter Lawrence 7-on-7 Tournament at Wake Forest High School.
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Wake Forest University's free tuition begins in the fall
Wake Forest University will begin free tuition next semester
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Wolfpack Capital City Football 7-on-7: Photos, highlights, and interviews
High school football teams from multiple states, including North Carolina, traveled to NC State University to compete in a 7-on-7 summer camp.
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Wake Forest businesses close early, push back on popular community event
The town of Wake Forest has hosted Friday Night on White every second Friday of the month during the spring, summer and fall. However, several shop owners said the event brings chaos and problems for businesses in the area.
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New nature preserve opens near Raleigh with hiking and mountain biking trails
A new 65-acre nature preserve with nearly four miles of trails is now open to the public in Wake Forest.
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Wake Forest champion soccer coach Rick Pittarelli hired by Grace Christian
Grace Christian (Sanford) continues to collect top coaching talent from the Wake County area.
