It has been difficult getting responses from the North Carolina legislative candidates in Senate District 18 and House District 35 and 40, but the Gazette will publish those who responded by noon today and in later weeks publish the other responses. Those responding were Mack Paul, the Democratic candidate in Senate District 18; Rep. Joe John, the Democratic candidate and incumbent in House District 40; David Ulmer, Libertarian candidate in House District 40; and Michael Nelson, Libertarian candidate in House District 35. Missing are Rep. Christ Malone, Republican candidate and incumbent in House District 35; Terence Everitt, Democratic candidate in House District 35; Brad Hassell, Libertarian candidate in Senate District 18; Sen. John Alexander, Republican candidate and incumbent in Senate District 18; and Marilyn Avila, Republican candidate in House District 40. The Gazette asked each candidate the following four questions: How should the NC GA respond to the destruction caused

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Camp Gladiator to host a free “Fall Fitness Fair” on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Free and open to the public, the event will feature local health and fitness vendors, along with Yoga, MMA, Zumba and Camp Gladiator clinics, according to the following schedule: *  1 p.m. – Kickoff & Vendors *  1:30 p.m. – Zumba with Antoinette McCormick *  2 p.m. – Camp Gladiator Bootcamp with Bethany Stillwaggon *  2:30 p.m. – Break – Visit with vendors *  2:45 p.m. – MMA with Leah Kirwan (Kerr YMCA) *  3:20 p.m. – Yoga with Kirsten Lawson (Unwined on White) Attendees are invited to attend as many of these free sessions as they choose. For more information, contact PRCR Events Coordinator Suja Jacob at 919-556-7063 or sjacob@wakeforestnc.gov<mailto:sjacob@wakeforestnc.gov>.

The Wake Forest Planning Board meeting Tuesday night was unusual in that there were no one opposing and objecting to a project. However, the planning board members had enough questions to make the meeting run well over an hour. First up was a request to add six more townhouses to the 72 in Gateway Commons the board approved last year. A chance to add 0.84 acres to the 7.61 acres in the original plan was made possible when the charter school next door agreed to sell the land. Member Grif Bond repeatedly asked if this was a rezoning with the answer from Brendie Vega, assistant director in the planning department, was that it was along with a master plan. Bond, and others, noted there is no playground or park area, just small pieces of open space scattered around, as member Karin Kuropas noted. The streets will be private, Mayor Vivian

In the wake of recent flooding due to Hurricane Florence, many vehicles were damaged due to high waters. After a vehicle has incurred flood damage, the insurance company may declare it a total loss. However, a recent report from CarFax suggests that North Carolina drivers may be behind the wheel of more than 13,000 previously flooded vehicles. Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina (BBB) offers tips to consumers to avoid purchasing flood damaged vehicles. “Under North Carolina law, any flood damage to a vehicle must be disclosed in writing before the vehicle is sold,” says Mallory Wojciechowski, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau serving Eastern NC. “Consumers should use caution and do their research ahead of time to ensure they are dealing with a trustworthy seller.” BBB offers consumers the following tips for purchasing a vehicle: Check first with BBB. Before buying a car you should research the dealer at bbb.org.Be careful of individuals

Because of Hurricane Florence, Exploring the Heritage of the Ailey Young House has been rescheduled for Sunday, Oct. 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 North Taylor Street. Seats are still available. Please read further for pre-registration instructions. The session is the first in a new series of presentations hosted by the Town of Wake Forest on the history of the northeast area of Wake Forest entitled Community Connections in Northeast Wake Forest. Free and open to the public, the Oct. 7 event will explore the heritage of the Ailey Young House and examine its link to the early history of the African-American community in Wake Forest. The occasion will include a panel discussion and historical presentation about the Ailey Young House, along with a screening of the new video, “The Ailey Young House – a Family Legacy, a Wake Forest Treasure.” Produced by Southeastern Baptist