Good morning, Wake Forest.

Wake Forest Power lineman Hugo Mier earned first-place overall at the NC Association of Municipal Electric Systems Lineman’s Rodeo held on May 15 in Rocky Mount—adding to his record of top performances.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has offered guidance for local livestock owners on how to protect animals from black bears — the bears are mostly plant-eaters but can also prey on eggs and small livestock.

The commission advises removing feed like grains and corn to lower the bears’ attraction and reduce risk.

Wake County stopped hazardous waste collection at the North Wake Facility after a Jan.

22 fire damaged the storage building at 9037 Deponie Drive in Raleigh. The county set up Saturday-only collection on March 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a temporary facility + residents in Apex and Wendell have alternative disposal options.

A Zebulon woman lost her job at the NC Department of Health and Human Services due to federal funding cuts and filed for unemployment on April 13th but was initially denied—until ABC11 Troubleshooter Diane Wilson helped her appeal the decision.

After an investigation, the NC Department of Commerce Division of Employment Security confirmed her eligibility and processed benefits for the weeks she filed, and she advises others to keep filing.

Raleigh, Wake County and the public school system leaders met Thursday at the Raleigh Convention Center—focusing on rapid growth, school funding and aging facilities—while outlining plans to boost affordable housing, improve transportation and upgrade school infrastructure through 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.