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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A three-vehicle crash closed eastbound Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass at Ligon Mill Road near Wegmans yesterday—motorists are urged to use an alternate route as emergency personnel arrived on the scene with no serious injuries reported. City of Wake Forest
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wake County Public Libraries now offer free online courses for cardholders in a new partnership with Gale Presents: Udemy—residents can access over 25,000 expert-led video courses to improve skills—and learn 24/7 using their library card online. The Wake Weekly
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wake County Board of Commissioners discussed the county’s ten-year transit plan on Monday with Bejamin Howell leading winter meetings that gathered public input on expanding rail and bus options including a planned S-Line corridor stop in Wake Forest. The discussions showed strong support for rail investments—though some residents raised concerns about station proximity and bus travel speed—while transit efficiency remains a priority. The Wake Weekly
- ➤ Wake Forest town officials warn property owners that lawns grown taller than 12 inches may get a violation notice—overgrown grass can hide pests and pose a fire hazard. Officials will measure lawns, document violations, and give property owners 10 days to trim their yards before a town contractor mows them at the owner's cost. City of Wake Forest
- ➤ Wake Forest named Nathan McKinney (the new Town Attorney) after a thorough search; he will advise the mayor, board of commissioners, and town staff. He replaces Hassan Kingsberry (who resigned in February) and brings experience from local legal roles. City of Wake Forest
- ➤ Wake Forest named Nathan McKinney as its new town attorney after a thorough search and interview process; he succeeds Hassan Kingsberry—who resigned in February—and will now advise the board, mayor, town manager, and staff. The Wake Weekly
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former football players from Duke and UNC have filed lawsuits challenging the NCAA's five-year eligibility policy and will attend a hearing on April 22nd in North Carolina Business Court—plaintiffs argue that injuries and personal challenges limited their sports careers and future NIL earnings. ABC 11
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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.
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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.
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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.
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