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*The Wake Forest Farmers Market has moved to the town employees’ parking lot on Taylor Street behind town hall. The market will be open this Saturday, Sept. 15, from 8 a.m. to noon, if the weather permits. Local farmers and artisans will have meats, seasonal vegetables, bread, baked good and other local wares for sale. See the market’s Facebook page for information about the vendors and sign up for a weekly notice about the offerings that Saturday. *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

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Obituaries

Richard Anthony Pereira Raleigh Richard Anthony Pereira passed away quietly with dignity and grace on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in Raleigh. He loved life and fought courageously for nine months against pancreatic cancer. Richard never met a stranger, he welcomed all he met into his day and made friends for life. He was known to tell others “to make the world a better place.” What he didn’t realize was that for everyone who knew him and loved him, he made their world a better place with every one of his smiles.Despite his big character and personality, Richard was a quiet man who saw the best in others and encouraged personal growth and confidence in those he took under his wing. His favorite pastimes included spending time with his wife and son, surf fishing, gardening, renovation projects, relaxing on Oak Island watching the sun set and swapping fish stories with old

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