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Help Us Officially Name The Farm

The Town of Rolesville needs help formally naming "The Farm." Residents have until November 3, 2024, to submit suggestions on this survey. The future park, formerly known as "The Farm," is located on Highway 401 at the end of North Main Street. The master plan for this 116-acre park was completed in 2020 and the construction drawing phase is in full swing. In the last month, crews began work on...

Town Asks for Public Input to Update Comprehensive Land Use Plan

The Town of Rolesville needs help updating its Comprehensive Land Use Plan. When completed, this plan will help to guide growth and development over the next 20 years. The Town’s current comprehensive plan was developed in 2017, and it is time to update it to ensure the Town is serving the needs of the current residents and proactively preparing for the future. Your input is important to this...

Town Proclaims October Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Community Planning Month

The Town of Rolesville's Board of Commissioners approved two proclamations at the October 8, 2024, meeting. The first proclaims October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In 2024, more than 12,700 women in North Carolina are expected to be diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Over 1,500 likely will die from the disease. It is the second leading cause of cancer death for women in North Carolina. The Town...

Business View Magazine Selects Rolesville as the 2024 Best Managed Town

Business View Magazine selected the Town of Rolesville to represent its Best of 2024, Best Managed Town. Business View Magazine covers news for executives, entrepreneurs, small business owners, franchisees, and anyone else interested in current industry trends and best practices. Every month, the magazine covers the latest developments in manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, supply chain...

Rolesville Police Department Taking Donations for Western North Carolina Recovery Efforts

The Rolesville Police Department is accepting donations for Western North Carolina recovery efforts. The department began taking donations of non-perishables, hygiene products, water, paper products, diapers/pull-ups, baby formula, and electrolyte drink powders on September 30, 2024. The goods will be taken to the areas most impacted by damage from Hurricane Helene. Donations are being accepted at...

Eat. Well. Wake. Pilot Program Kicks Off in Rolesville

This week, Rolesville's Parks and Recreation Department worked with Wake County, Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry, and the Northern Community Food Security Team to distribute healthy food boxes to Eat. Well. Wake. participants. This food prescription pilot program went live Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, with seven clients, five in Wake Forest and two in Rolesville. The program will provide a free box of...

GoRaleigh Launches a New MicroTransit System in Rolesville and Portions of Wake Forest

GoRaleigh launched MicroLink in Rolesville on September 16, 2024. Mayor Ronnie Currin, Commissioner Dan Alston, and Town Manager Eric Marsh took part in the maiden voyage. The new service covers Rolesville and portions of Wake Forest, that are not currently serviced by a GoRaleigh fixed route. MicroLink is a shared, curb-to-curb, on demand ride service that offers the convenience of a private ride...

Historical Marker Memorializing George Taylor Unveiled at Main Street Park

Town of Rolesville and the Wake County Community Remembrance Coalition, in partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative, held ceremony at Main Street Park today unveiling a historical marker dedicated to George Taylor, an African American man who was lynched two miles southeast of Rolesville on Nov. 5, 1918. This remains one of the only documented lynchings to happen in Wake County. Over 100...

Town of Rolesville Awarded Grant to Renovate Mill Bridge Nature Park Amphitheater

The Town of Rolesville is receiving an Accessible Parks Grant Award of $202,162 to renovate Mill Bridge Nature Park Amphitheater. The Accessible Parks Grant program allows for either the construction of special facilities or the adaption of existing facilities to meet the unique needs of persons living with disabilities. The Town is thankful for this grant and excited to use this funding to make...

Big Turnout for 2024 Golden Years Expo on National Senior Citizens Day

The inaugural Golden Years Expo had great attendance on August 21. Droves of people stopped by to speak with our wonderful vendors as well as hear messages from guest speakers. Speakers included Mayor Ronnie Currin and Commissioner Michael Paul. The Golden Years Expo was held in recognition of National Senior Citizens Day, a day that provides an opportunity to show our appreciation for seniors’...

Rolesville Planning Department Moves to a New Location on S. Main Street

The Town of Rolesville's Planning Department has moved into its new location at 211 S. Main Street. For all questions and service requests, please call (919) 554-6517 or email planning@rolesville.nc.gov.

Ceremony to Unveil a Historical Marker at Main Street Park Scheduled for September 7

The Town of Rolesville and the Wake County Community Remembrance Coalition, in partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative, will hold a ceremony unveiling a historical marker dedicated to George Taylor on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. at Main Street Park. The ceremony was originally scheduled to happen on Aug. 10, but the decision was made to postpone the ceremony due to the expected impacts of...

Back to School Surprise and Supplies Free Giveaway was a Resounding Success

This year's Surprise & Supplies Back-to-School FREE Giveaway was a tremendous success, and we couldn't be prouder of the community's involvement! Together with the Thorne to Rose Foundation, we provided backpacks to 119 children, conducted on-site sports physicals, promoted mental health coping strategies, and supported local businesses through sponsorship. The festivities also included face...

Water Main Break Within Town Limits Contained

City of Raleigh Public Utilities notified the town of a water main break within town limits this afternoon. Within an hour, it was contained, and there should be no disruption to water services.

Voters to decide on $142 million bond that includes a public library in Rolesville

A new public library may be in the future for the town of Rolesville. Yesterday, the Wake County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution calling for a $142 million bond referendum on Nov. 5 to build, expand and renovate local libraries. This plan includes allocating $13.3 million to build a public library in Rolesville. Right now, the town is the only municipality in Wake County that doesn’t...