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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wake Forest Fire Department will host its annual Fish Fry on Friday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Fire Station #1, 420 Elm Ave (plates cost $10 each and include fried flounder, boiled potatoes, coleslaw and hush puppies) with proceeds benefiting the Wake Forest Firefighters Foundation. City of Wake Forest
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new inflation report shows inflation reached 3.3% in March as surging energy costs increased fuel prices, with a local driving school reworking routes to cope with gas at $3.94 a gallon — upcoming US-Iran talks could prompt lower rates. ABC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Erica Shingleton, Athletics Program Coordinator at the PRCR Department in Wake Forest, earned her Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) credential by passing a 150-question exam. She is the eighth PRCR team member to earn this national standard. City of Wake Forest
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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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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.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
6:30-7:29 p.m. — The Historic Wakefield Barn — $98+ — Experience the magic of Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits in a unique candlelight setting.
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