Virtual Malpass Brothers concert July 25

Although the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre is closed and in-person events canceled, “the show must go on-line.” As we continue adjusting to life in the midst of COVID-19, the Renaissance Centre is set to begin offering a series of free online visual and performing arts experiences you can enjoy from the comfort of your home.  One of the Renaissance Centre’s signature events, The Malpass Brothers in concert, will take place virtually on Saturday, July 25. The event will begin at 7 p.m. and can be streamed via the Renaissance Centre Facebook page. Steeped in traditional country music, The Malpass Brothers feature a smooth vocal blend and skillful musicianship while performing in the styles of Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins and Hank Williams Sr. As young boys, Christopher and Taylor Malpass embraced the music of their granddad’s phonograph records. Christopher earned his first talent show trophy at age 7, and Taylor was playing mandolin

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The Growth Rate

  Updated June 24, 2020 Future projects–Technical Review Committee The Technical Review Committee met on May 28, 2020 and reviewed the following: *Sams Xpress Car Wash, a master plan submitted by Eagle Engineering for a car wash and gas station on 2.981 acres in Crenshaw Corners. The land is zoned neighborhood business. *Legacy Heritage Apartments, construction drawings submitted by WithersRavenel for 305 multifamily units on a 24.35-acre parcel at the intersection of Dr. Calvin Jones Highway, Friendship Chapel Road and Heritage Lake Road. The land is zoned for residential multifamily. *Heritage Corner, construction drawings submitted by Site Collaborative for a 25,400-square-foot commercial development on 4.88 acres at the intersection of Rogers Road and South Franklin Street. The parcel is zone neighborhood business. Future Projects – Design Review Board *The Design Review Board met on May 14, 2020 and considered the following projects: Public Hearing on Case AR-19-37: Consideration of a

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