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Wake Forest
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new report released Wednesday by the state education department showed school discipline improved as violent crimes fell 8.2 percent and short-term suspensions dropped 10.6 percent (44 percent of schools reported zero incidents) while dropouts declined 1.2 percent with 62 percent of reported crimes involving controlled substance possession. ABC 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) advises residents to update their measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines amid rising measles cases and has launched text alerts for potential exposures. Unvaccinated persons aged 1 or older should get the vaccine to help curb outbreaks. ABC 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young, a Raleigh native and Middle Creek High School graduate, is set to play in the Super Bowl while his mother recalls his journey from a Division II college to NFL plays. Local fans have rallied around his achievement as his hard work and belief ready him for the upcoming game. ABC 11
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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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The Tannahill Weavers Live Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket required — Enjoy traditional Celtic music with a mix of instrumentals, songs, and humor from Scotland's Tannahill Weavers.
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Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
8:45-9:44 p.m. — The Historic Wakefield Barn — Get your tickets now to discover the music of The Beatles under candlelight.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you want to remember something, write it down. If you want to understand something, explain it to someone else.
~ Richard Feynman
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