Good morning, Wake Forest.

Advocates and lawmakers marked April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in North Carolina and warned that 30 fatal incidents so far—compared to 147 last year—show a moment’s distraction can be deadly.

They said using a cell phone, eating, or fiddling with controls takes drivers’ eyes off the road.

Wake County School Superintendent Robert Taylor’s proposed budget for next school year removes the district’s dental insurance contribution—saving $2.5 million while causing an extra cost of $28 monthly per employee.

After board members and the public gave input, Chair Chris Heagarty noted concerns about the added expenses.

North Carolina Supreme Court ruled yesterday that tens of thousands of ballots challenged in the race for a court seat will stay in the count while voters from military and overseas groups have 30 days to provide a photo ID—ballots cast by voters who have never lived here were removed. The decision partly reverses an appeals court ruling and leaves the contest very close as legal review continues.

Wake Forest named Evelyn Wright as its new Town Clerk after an exhaustive search, replacing Terry Savary who retired in December.

She will manage Board of Commissioners meeting notices, record proceedings, and support town document services.

North Carolina Health and Human Services said on Thursday that more than 500 people died of the flu during the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season.

Federal funding cuts have threatened jobs & weakened health programs that provide immunizations and track diseases statewide.

The Monologue Bombs Live Performance

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience dynamic solo performances by acclaimed singer-songwriter Scott David Phillips blending lo-fi indie, folk rock, and emotional lyricism.

Author Event with Marie Bostwick

12-2 p.m. — Page 158 Books — Free entry — Celebrate the release of Marie Bostwick's novel and join a literary discussion about sisterhood and self-discovery.

An Evening with Alma Russ

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Check for ticket prices — Experience stirring melodies with Alma Russ' unique blend of country, folk, and Appalachian music.