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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina's unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% in March as the state added 9,400 jobs, and county-level data will be released May 19. Job gains came mainly from Trade, Transportation and Utilities, Manufacturing, + Leisure and Hospitality. ABC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wake County Public Schools notified parents Wednesday about a Canvas data breach that may have exposed personal data of students+staff. State education officials and Duke University are working with tech partners to assess impacts while Canvas remains operational. ABC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Wake Forest was named Top Overall Employer at the Gallagher High Performing Employer Summit on April 29 in Orlando + HR Director Angela McCray accepted the award on behalf of her team, which earned a Best-in-Class Employer honor earlier for its strong focus on employee wellbeing. City of Wake Forest
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Carolina Hurricanes (2-0 in the series) played Game 3 of their NHL second-round matchup in Philadelphia on Thursday night, relying on improved penalty control and a full roster to sustain their unbeaten playoff run. They aim to build on this momentum in their next contest. ABC 11
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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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