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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wake Forest Police will host a Touch-A-Truck fundraiser for Special Olympics NC this coming Saturday, Aug 16, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Factory, 1839 S. Main St.—entry is $5 per person and $20 per family, with all proceeds benefiting Special Olympics NC. City of Wake Forest
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A wrong-way driver collided with multiple vehicles on Capital Boulevard Tuesday night at about 11:15 p.m. killing 24-year-old Katana Perry, a passenger & injuring three others. The Wake Weekly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials confirmed the spotted lanternfly in a two-mile radius near Reidsville in Rockingham County as they ramp up year-round surveys to prevent further spread. Experts say the invasive pest threatens the grape and wine industries by harming over 100 plant species and urge residents to inspect outdoor surfaces for egg masses. ABC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urged residents to prepare for the active hurricane season as NOAA forecasts 19 storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes from June 1 to November 30. He said checking insurance, gathering key documents and securing homes is vital to protect lives and property after Hurricane Helene caused major damage in September 2024—early steps now can reduce future risks. The Wake Weekly
- ➤ Nancy Powell, a renter in Wendell, faces possible eviction because the housing authority delayed her rent payments for March, April and May (the landlord has already terminated her month-to-month lease and late fees remain unpaid), and it is unclear if future payments will be on time. ABC 11
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WakeMed Soccer Park will host The Soccer Tournament 2025 in early June, where 16 women’s teams and 48 men’s teams will play 134 matches for a $1 million prize while drawing more than 70,000 fans from around the globe. The event will also offer new food vendors—such as Che Empanadas and Big Mike’s BBQ—that bring local and international flavors to the tournament. ABC 11
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Adeem the Artist
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience the poetic storytelling of Adeem, a seventh-generation Carolinian singer-songwriter.
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Couldn't Be Happiers
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket info TBD — Enjoy an engaging performance from a lively folk-rock/Americana duo.
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Fairy Hair Sparkle Session
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Frabjous Catfe — Cost to be determined — Add some shimmer to your hair with Fairy Hair while enjoying coffee and cuddling with kitties.
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