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Wake Forest
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Butterfly Room exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will reopen Saturday, May 24, with live butterflies, a two-toed sloth, and other tropical species in a display modeled after a Central American forest (open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Memorial Day). ABC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wake County school leaders met while awaiting final state funding and requested over $25 million to address aging facilities and teacher pay. Some schools (including Reedy Creek and Salem Elementary) reported cooling issues as temperatures climbed into the mid-90s. ABC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WakeMed held its first community meeting yesterday to gather input on its proposed merger with Atrium Health as commissioners delayed a vote by 90 days for further review; officials said the plan could bring $2 billion in investment and create new health care jobs with five more meetings planned. ABC 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Heat Safety Week is in effect as Gov. Josh Stein declared the alert amid 90s temperatures; vulnerable residents + workers are seeking fans + AC units to stay cool. Local groups like Helping Hand Mission and Cool for Wake reported over 100 calls for relief. ABC 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens will face off tomorrow at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh (8 p.m.) in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, following strong postseason wins by both teams. ABC 11
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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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Wake Forest FUNGO vs Clayton Clovers
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Flaherty Park Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy hometown baseball with big swings and summer-night energy in Wake Forest.
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