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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two 18-year-olds, Adrian Josiah Williams and Britton Deon Thomas Jr., were arrested on Tuesday for charges including prearranged speed competition, resisting a public officer, and fleeing to elude arrest+ both face additional charges with Thomas also charged with felony aiding and abetting+ their arrest follows a police chase on I-40 that began on May 11 and injured a Wake County deputy who is now recovering. ABC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Wake County Board of Education looked at changes to its cell phone rule Tuesday that would stop young students from using phones and require high schoolers to store theirs in lockers or backpacks instead of pockets — some board members differ on when the rule should start. The board will vote on the change on June 3, and the new rule is expected to take effect for all public schools this school year. The Wake Weekly
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Park Construction of NC will close East Juniper Avenue from North White Street to North Allen Road and East Walnut Avenue from North Taylor Street to North Allen from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the Wake Forest Water Main Replacement and Repair Project—flaggers and signs will guide motorists and delays are expected. City of Wake Forest
- ➤ Rolesville Planning Board voted to recommend a text amendment that will let auto repair centers add up to 10 service bays while limiting three to face the public street—board members debated the unlimited provision and the proposal will go to the town board of commissioners for review. The Wake Weekly
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NC Courage, mostly made up of college and high school players, is set to play on its home field at The Soccer Tournament in Cary. The tournament runs from June 4 to June 9 — the event aims to deliver a winner takes all format and boost local economic activity. 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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Wake Forest Elite Rockstar Connect Networking Event
7-9 p.m. — Buffalo Brothers Restaurant and Bar — Free entry — Connect with local professionals in an engaging networking atmosphere.
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Vegan Suede Purse Wood Burning Workshop
11 AM – 1 PM — MK Creative Arts Studio — Refunds available — Unleash your creativity with wood burning on vegan suede and make your very own handbag and makeup bag.
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