Monthly Inspections Report: February

The Wake Forest Inspections Department issues a monthly report about all new building permits and new businesses. In February there were 57 permits issued for new single-family dwellings, 36 permits for townhouses and 26 permits for multi-family dwellings. There were no new commercial buildings approved . There were no fit-ups approved. There were four pre-occupancy inspections: Proforce Pest Control Raleigh LLC at Merritt Capital Drove, Suite 102 Mattress Now at 12267 Capital Boulevard Revolution Hearing at 2006 South Main Street, Suite 202 Big Blue Marble Academy at 1941 Heritage Branch Road Monarch Mental Health Counseling at 1780 Heritage Center Drive, Suite 204 ###

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The Growth Rate

Based on the January, 2024 Monthly Development Report, WF Planning Updated February 14, 2024 The updated Wake Forest population as of July 1, 2023 was 56,681. That figure included the new homes which were approved for occupancy. When all the current approved apartments, townhouses and single-family homes are built the population will rise to 69,956. The town keeps a running tally of approved projects with counts of those completed. The best inspections current estimate is that between seven and eight people move to town each day. Plans NOT on the list There are a number of plans, large and small, that have been on this list and have now disappeared. Some of the plans have before the planning and the town board, and large subdivisions such as the Reserve at Dunn Creek require detailed plans after approval by the town board, detailed plans the planning department staff have to examine,

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Obituaries

Eldred Pearce Lindsey Youngsville Eldred Pearce Lindsey, 99, of Youngsville passed away peacefully on the morning of Resurrection Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was born in Franklin County on July 20, 1924, the daughter of Katie Howell Hicks Pearce and George Davis Pearce. She was preceded in death by her husband, Talmage Elmo Lindsey in 1989; son, Gail Talmage Lindsey in 2020; daughter, Nancy Lynette Lindsey in 2022; and her sister Helen Pearce Waker and brother Ebbie Jones Pearce. Eldred’s greatest joys in life were her family and friends. She fulfilled her most important roles in life, that as a mother, wife and trusted friend. It was known by all that she had an unbounded love and faith in God.  Eldred was a member of Youngsville Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, taught Ladies Adult Sunday School, and was involved with several church groups.  As she raised her

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