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Thursday, January 1st, 2026

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Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Raleigh Water crews are repairing a water leak near the intersection of South Main Street (US 1A) and Friendship Chapel Road today, starting around 9 a.m. The northbound lane near 1248 S. Main and the westbound lane are closed with traffic following detour signs until repairs end at 5 p.m.  City of Wake Forest

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • An Evening with Phillip-Michael Scales

    6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful blend of Indie Rock with Phillip-Michael Scales, hailing from Michigan and Nashville.

    Fri, 1/30/26

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

What you seek is seeking you.

~ Rumi

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