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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Board will host a National Trails Day 5K/3K walk/run on Saturday, June 6, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, with check-in at 7 a.m. and the race at 8 a.m. Volunteers (including local groups and students) are needed. City of Wake Forest
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Severe drought conditions—prompting the USDA to declare 82 counties as natural disaster areas—are forcing NC farmers to work overtime to protect crops and manage rising production costs while families save money by picking strawberries at local fields. ABC 11
- ➤ North Carolina businesses and travel professionals are bracing for possible flight delays and shipment issues as experts warn that Europe's jet fuel shortage—linked to a key oil route closure—may drive up fuel costs later this month. ABC 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Water restrictions for over 600,000 residents will start Monday across Wake County as officials respond to worsening drought; gardeners and homeowners must adjust outdoor irrigation amid a 2.5-ft drop in Falls Lake levels. ABC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, April 17, Fred Smith Company will start milling and paving along South Franklin Street from Artisan Drive to 1895 S. Franklin St — work will continue next week and striping starts April 27 while motorists are urged to use caution in the work zone. City of Wake Forest
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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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Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More
9:00 – 9:59 PM — The Historic Wakefield Barn — Ticketed event — Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring Vivaldi's masterpieces and more performed by the Lyricosa String Quartet.
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