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Military Banner Applications Now Open

The Town of Rolesville is now accepting applications for its Military Banner Program, an initiative that honors service members with immediate ties to Rolesville and their families. The program provides a meaningful way for residents to recognize and celebrate those who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. With just 18 banner spaces available, residents are...

Town Seeks Input on Programs for Adults Age 50 and Older

The Town of Rolesville Parks & Recreation Department is inviting residents age 50 and older to participate in a community survey to help guide future programming and activities. Feedback will be used to shape classes, events, community center offerings, and other recreational opportunities designed to better serve this growing segment of the community. Residents are encouraged to take a few...

Rolesville Hires its First Engineer

The Town of Rolesville is pleased to announce the hiring of our first Town Engineer, Scott Miles, PE, who officially begins on Monday, February 9, 2026. A graduate of NC State University with a degree in Civil Engineering, Scott brings more than two decades of municipal engineering experience serving North Carolina communities. His background includes leadership roles in water resources...

Rolesville Named North Carolina’s Safest City for 2026

The Town of Rolesville is proud to announce it has been named North Carolina’s Safest City for 2026 by SafeWise, a national organization that analyzes crime trends and public safety data across the country. Rolesville earned this top ranking by maintaining violent crime rates 53% lower than the national average and an overall crime rate 48% lower than the national average. SafeWise bases its...

Town Hires a New HR Director

The Town of Rolesville is pleased to announce it has hired a new Human Resources Director. Beginning February 9, 2026, Chandra Wright, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, will begin serving as the new Human Resources Director for the Town of Rolesville. Chandra has more than 20 years of experience with Human Resources leadership. A seasoned public-sector professional, Chandra has built a career focused on...

Town Hires a New Planning Director

The Town of Rolesville is pleased to announce it has hired a new Planning Director. Beginning January 12, 2026, Stephen Wensman will take over as the new Planning Director for the Town of Rolesville. Stephen brings over a decade of experience in urban planning, economic development, and project management. Prior to his role in Rolesville, he served as the Planning Director for the Town of...

ATT Installing Fiber Cable Around Rolesville

AT&T is placing a 100% fiber network within the Town of Rolesville and the surrounding area subdivisions. AT&T contractor Ansco & Associates and their subcontractors are placing AT&T buried fiber throughout the neighborhoods. The AT&T technicians are then placing aerial fiber and splicing all fiber to provide service. The contractors are placing door hangers that have a customer care number listed...

Scammers Targeting Rolesville Residents

The Town of Rolesville and the Rolesville Police Department are alerting residents to a fraudulent email scam currently targeting Rolesville community members and applicants. The scam emails originate from a non-official email address — planning-rolesvillen@usa.com — and falsely claim to be from the “Planning Commission Town of Rolesville,” requesting payment of an invoice. Please note: The Town...

RDDA to Receive $25,000 from Duke Energy Foundation to Fund Small Businesses in Rolesville

The Rolesville Downtown Development Association (RDDA) will receive a $25,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation to boost small businesses in Rolesville. The Duke Energy Foundation announced that it has selected 20 non-profit organizations to receive $25,000, which will then fund up to $5,000 for individual small businesses. The RDDA plans to use this grant money to fund its Facade Improvement...

Rolesville Downtown Development Association Awards Second Facade Improvement Grant

The Town of Rolesville is excited to share that the Rolesville Downtown Development Association (RDDA) issued the second reimbursement award through its Facade Improvement Program . Main Street Collective on Main Street received a $875 reimbursement for a brand-new sign to showcase their wonderful business. The Town is proud to partner with the RDDA in supporting property owners and local...

Rolesville Names New Fire Chief

The Town of Rolesville is pleased to announce it has hired Jason Deitch to serve as the new Fire Chief. Chief Jason Deitch joins Rolesville from Garner Fire-Rescue, where he has served since 2005 and most recently held the position of Assistant Fire Chief. In that role, he provided executive leadership overseeing the department’s logistics, health and wellness, and professional development...

Town Completes Mayors Monarch Pledge for 2025

The Town of Rolesville completed its Mayors' Monarch Pledge for 2025. This week, the National Wildlife Federation Mayors' Monarch Pledge Team reviewed and approved the Town's steps to preserve monarch butterflies in our area. Action items that were completed this year include: Communications & Convening Engaging with parks and recreation, public works, sustainability, and other relevant staff to...

Town Swears in Elected Commissioners and Mayor Pro Tem

The Town of Rolesville swore in new and recently elected Commissioners and selected a Mayor Pro Tem at the Board of Commissioners meeting on December 2, 2025. Newly elected Commissioner Jennifer Bernat and incumbent Commissioners April Sneed and Dan T. Alston are excited to continue working to make the town a better place for residents and visitors. After the Commissioners were sworn in...

Town Seeking Board of Adjustment Members

The Town of Rolesville is seeking Board of Adjustment (BOA) members. The Board of Adjustment (BOA) hears and decides variance cases and appeals of interpretation. These cases are quasi-judicial in nature and require public hearings and sworn testimony. The Board of Adjustment meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Rolesville Town Hall at 12 p.m. unless otherwise noticed. Applications may...

Rolesville to Hold Public Forum for Residents to Meet Fire Chief Candidates

The Town of Rolesville is moving forward with three finalists in the recruitment process to hire a Fire Chief. The three finalists were selected after a nationwide search that began in July, then the Town brought on the Executive Search Firm PoliHire to conduct the search. Applications opened July 21, 2025. The Town and PoliHire gathered information via surveys to Fire Department members, Board of...