Good morning, Wake Forest.

Donate Life NC is honored as the March Triangle NC Cares Award winner and leads a statewide effort to promote eye, organ and tissue donation.

The group unites every transplant center and donor organization to help all residents register and save lives.

Local lawn care companies in Wake Forest are facing challenges from a severe drought and rising fuel costs this spring.

Owners said they are shortening service routes (to save fuel) and advising homeowners to water lawns only a few times weekly as temperatures rise.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited central NC on Thursday to stress the need for a skilled workforce as he toured training labs and met workers; he joined Hitachi Energy, which announced a new $10 million facility (32,000 sqft) in Cary that will create 150 jobs.

Wake County enacted a local burn ban yesterday that prohibits outdoor burning near occupied homes amid elevated wildfire risk; officials urged residents to properly extinguish cigarettes and avoid activities like campfires until conditions improve.

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.

Jack the Radio + Van Meter Concert

6:45-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an evening of live music from local favorites Jack the Radio and Van Meter.