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Wake Forest
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wake Forest invites veterans to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the 2026 Fireworks Spectacular on Friday, July 3 at Husky Stadium on the Heritage High School campus (1150 Forestville Road), where gates open at 5:30 p.m. and intermission begins at 7:30 p.m. City of Wake Forest
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wake County School Board voted Tuesday night on a $10M budget that cut extra support staff and paused extra-duty pay for mentors — sparing special education. Parents and teachers said they wanted clearer details to protect vulnerable students. ABC 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, May 5, boaters at Falls Lake faced challenges as low water levels and Stage 1 restrictions (84% remaining) complicated safe navigation amid drought, and experts warned that further declines could endanger inexperienced boaters. ABC 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WakeMed leaders defended a proposed partnership with Atrium Health that would bring a $2 billion investment and add 3,300 health care jobs to improve patient services. The deal was postponed for at least 90 days to allow for more community discussion + transparency. ABC 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carolina Hurricanes forward Logan Stankoven (23) has thrived since joining the team last March and scored six goals in the postseason so far. The Hurricanes lead 2-0 in the series and will play Game 3 in Philadelphia on Thursday. ABC 11
- ➤ Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is accepting registrations for Church Co-Rec Adult Softball during May with a $550 fee per team for players 18 and older. Games will begin in mid-June on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings plus free agents may join online. City of Wake Forest
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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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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.
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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.
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A Tale of Two: Americana Showcase
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — $20.34 — Experience a captivating blend of Americana and blues storytelling from award-winning artists.
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