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Wake Forest
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ongoing drought has dropped Falls Lake water levels 3 feet below normal, exposing sandbars and hazards that are changing boating activity today (local residents urge caution). Rain Saturday was not enough to lift water restrictions in Wake County. ABC 11
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ In the March 28 edition of Local Spotlight, ABC11 interviewed Blue Ridge Wealth Planners as they explained how they help retirees & pre-retirees achieve financial confidence. Their tailored strategies support secure lifestyles in Wake Forest. ABC 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Apr. 25, the Carolina Hurricanes moved into round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs after beating Ottawa 4-2 in a hard-fought game. Aho scored two empty-net goals & Hall added an assist to secure the win. ABC 11
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right.
~ Henry Ford
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