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Wake Forest
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, May 9, the USPS and letter carriers will run America’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive in Wake Forest, supported by Tri-Area Ministry and NCFST. Residents should leave non-perishable food by mailboxes for delivery to the food pantry at 149 E. Holding Ave. City of Wake Forest
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wake County Public Schools notified families Wednesday of a cybersecurity breach on Canvas that may have exposed personal data of students and staff; district officials said no passwords, birth dates, or financial info were shared & parents are urged to update passwords and enable multi-factor authentication. ABC 11
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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