Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shoppers hurried to local grocery stores today as a winter storm is expected to bring icy conditions and power outages. Cheeni is offering snow day meal kits at its Downtown Durham and RTP locations to help residents prepare while small businesses face lost revenue. ABC 11
- ➤ Several brides booked Holly Christina Photography and later found nearly identical sales pitches and overlapping bookings for their ceremonies in Selma and Oriental. The company said its family faced a medical emergency (hospitalized twice), which disrupted communication, leaving brides to dispute charges and seek new photographers. ABC 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local pediatricians (from Wake Forest) report a growing trend of parents skipping the vitamin K shot for newborns—a safe, decades-tested measure that helps prevent severe bleeding. They advise parents to consult trusted doctors before deciding on this injection. ABC 11
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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.
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An Evening with Jon Shain & FJ Ventre featuring Bill Moore
7-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of captivating music from local talents Jon Shain, FJ Ventre, and special guest Bill Moore.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Stephen McCranie
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