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*The Holiday Artisans Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre while outdoors in the Renaissance parking lot the Wake Forest Craft Market and Farmers Market will lure shoppers. Entrance to these three events is free. You will find local potters, jewelers, fabric and fiber creators, wood workers and crafters. *Monday Night Bingo at The Factory is hosted by the Wake Forest Kiwanis Club in the Mill Room from 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Monday night. All profits support the club’s projects for children. Visit www.wakeforestbingo.com for more information. *Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry at 149 East Holding Avenue is now open from 9 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday along with its regular hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for food distribution. It serves about 700 families in Wake Forest, Youngsville, Rolesville and their

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Obituaries

William Wright Wake Forest William Wright, 84, of Wake Forest, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at home with family by his side. He was born on May 3, 1933 in Youngsville to Leroy and Estelle Wright. He married Marjorie Wright (née Bailey) on December 21, 1952 and they had one daughter, Paula. He worked as a grocer at Fowler’s Foods in Durham and later transferred to Lyon’s Grocery where he worked until he retired. Mr. Wright was an incredibly spiritual man, living each day to the glory of God. He was also an accomplished musician. He played guitar from the age of 14, first in church then on his father’s gospel radio program and any other opportunity that presented itself. He was always ready with a joke and a song. Funeral services were held Sunday morning, November 26, 2017, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. Aaron

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