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Wake Forest
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Inflation data released Wednesday showed wholesale prices jumped 3.4% compared with last year, pushing grocery and gas costs higher - local residents are adjusting their budgets amid rising expenses. ABC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Duke University announced HomeGrown Initiative, a $203M investment to boost job opportunities, support small businesses & improve affordable housing in the Triangle, including Wake and Durham counties. The program will roll out over the next three years and will track its progress on a new public website. ABC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Since Wednesday, Mar. 18, West Cedar Avenue has been closed on weekdays from 7 a.m. + 5 p.m. for the Wake Forest Water Main Replacement and Repair Project; flaggers and signage direct motorists along detours while homeowners keep driveway access. The closure is set to end in late April. City of Wake Forest
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Mahjong Open Play
6-8:30 p.m. — The Corner & Meeting House of Wake Forest — $15 for Open Play, additional fees for lessons — Enjoy a relaxed evening of Mahjong with friends, suitable for all skill levels.
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An Evening with Eric Erdman
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Cost TBD — Experience a captivating performance by acclaimed singer-songwriter Eric Erdman, filled with introspective storytelling and soulful melodies.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It's not about the goal. It's about growing to become the person that can accomplish the goal.
~ Tony Robbins
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