Good morning, Wake Forest.

During the week of Sept.

21 until Sept. 25, the Community House and Inclusive Playground at 133 W. Owen Ave are closed due to road construction and maintenance; residents may visit the accessible Joey McCrea Wiggins Park & Inclusive Playground at 416 N. Taylor St as an alternative.

A Wake Forest man was charged over $1,100 for rental equipment he had returned – Home Depot reviewed the issue and issued a full refund after he reached out through the Troubleshooter.

The Wake County school board approved a policy letting students, with parental permission, leave school for one hour per week for religious instruction to meet a new state law — board officials said the move complies with legislation while some parents voiced concerns over safety and extra administrative work.

On Tuesday, district leaders reviewed two studies that found Wake County Public Schools face pay gaps and staffing shortages, impacting key roles + the ability to recruit qualified staff.

The reports have led to calls for increased funding and future adjustments to salary scales.