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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beginning Tuesday, April 29 and continuing through mid-May daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Iron Horse Contractors working on the future Quail Crossing Subdivision will reduce traffic to one lane on Jones Dairy Road between Green Mountain Drive and Friendship Chapel Road + flaggers and signage will guide drivers and help them plan alternate routes. City of Wake Forest
- ➤ Wake County has appointed experienced leaders to head its new Social Services and Public Health departments. Effective July 1, Antonia Pedroza will lead Social Services & Rebecca Kaufman will continue directing Public Health as the county restructures Health and Human Services to improve service delivery. The Wake Weekly
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local player Omarion Hampton from Cleveland High played for the Los Angeles Chargers last night and made his childhood dream come true. Another local talent, Joaquin Davis from North Carolina Central will try to be drafted soon — experts say his speed and height may help him be picked in later rounds — which could boost HBCU representation. ABC 11
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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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Jim Lauderdale Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening with the Americana music legend Jim Lauderdale showcasing his latest album.
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