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Living in Wake Forest NC

Welcome to Wake Forest!
Did you know that Wake Forest has more amenities per capita than just about any other place near Raleigh? Home to Falls Lake State Park, which includes 26,000 acres of woodlands and the 12,000-acre Falls Lake, you’ll find that Wake Forest is the perfect place to explore nature. This 100-year-old town boasts a historic downtown district as well as the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, which was the first Wake Forest college campus before relocation to Winston-Salem, NC. Neighbors know each other in this friendly town, and there’s always something fun and interesting to do on the weekends.
While you’re out and about, be sure to make a pit stop at Short’s Famous Hot Dogs on Main Street. Downtown is a great spot for artists and art lovers, with relics and wall art everywhere you go. Several shops, including N.C. Specialty Shops, The Cotton Company, and Old Magnolia Trading Company are a must-see for visitors.
For the sports fan, The Factory is a good place to go with ice rinks, a skate park, indoor soccer, a playground, go-carts, and more. And for folks who enjoy golf, Heritage Golf Club offers a beautiful year-round course to explore.
Many communities in Wake Forest are family-friendly, such as Traditions, which was named the 2015 Community of the Year with a giant saltwater pool and volleyball courts. Holding Village is another master-planned community in the area that features 35 acres of open space, as well as a lakeside pavilion for hanging out.
Moving to Wake Forest NC
These contacts will come in handy when it comes time to set up your new home:
Town of Wake Forest
- Customer Service Central 919-435-9400
- Wake Forest Police Department 919-554-6150
- Wake Forest Fire Department 919-556-1966
- In an emergency dial 911
Cable & Internet Providers
- InMyArea.com
- AllConnect.com
- BroadBandNow
- Time Warner Cable 919-595-4892
- DIRECTV 1-877-916-5137
- CenturyLink 800-366-8201
- Windstream 800-481-5441
- Exede – Satellite Internet Provider 855-627-2553
- Frontier 877-293-0426
- HughesNet 866-649-3926
- InternetProviders.com 855-387-8565
Telephone
- CenturyLink 919-556-0080
- Frontier 877-293-0426
- HughesNet 866-649-3926
- Windstream Communications 800-230-2575
- 10-Digit Dialing
Electric
- Wake Forest Power 919-435-9570
- Customer Service Central 919-435-9400
- Emergencies 919-761-7899
- Utility Bill Payment Options
- Residential Utility Application
- Duke Energy 800-452-2777
- Wake Electric 919-863-6499 or 800-743-3155
- SunPower 1-800-786-7693
Other Home Services
- Wake Forest Water/Sewer
- Clarke Utilities, LLC 919-662-0457
Gas & Oil
- Holding Oil Company 919-556-3604
- Little River Corporation 919-556-1111
- McCracken Propane 919-556-5161
- PSNC Energy (for natural gas) 877-776-2427
Trash Collection
- Wake Forest Sanitation Department 919-435-9570
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