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Renovations at the Taylor Street Park Playground on N.

Taylor St have been delayed due to unexpected concrete footers and officials expect the park to reopen early summer. The nearby sprayground will remain closed until the work finishes (cost: $700,000).

Buddhist monks in saffron robes walked through NC, drawing heartfelt responses from local residents at stops like Pittsboro, Jordan Lake and Raleigh.

Their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace—emphasizing inner calm and unity—left a quiet mark on communities along the highway.

Students and educators from 14 counties gathered at the General Assembly yesterday to urge lawmakers to pass House Bill 430, named for Solomon Wynn after his 2023 death, that raises the minimum age for vape product purchases from 18 to 21+ advocates said the measure may curb youth nicotine addiction.

Wake Forest Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources will accept NFL Flag Football applications for girls ages 11 to 18 beginning Friday, May 1; registrants sign up May 1 to 7 while others register May 8 to 31 with a late fee, and practices begin in June with volunteer coaches needed.

WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary is set to host The Soccer Tournament from May 27 through June 1; this global 7-on-7 festival will feature separate men’s, women’s, and new mixed competitions with $1 million prizes, drawing 76 teams from 15 countries including North Carolina Courage and other international clubs.

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.

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.

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.

Seth Walker Live Performance

7-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Tickets required — Experience the captivating melodies of a top Americana artist in an intimate setting.

It's a Love Thang with Eric Roberson

11 a.m. – 11 p.m. — The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre For the Arts — Ticket details not specified — Celebrate love through live music in honor of our beloved parents.