Good morning, Wake Forest.

Joey McCrea Wiggins Park, formerly Taylor Street Park, will open Saturday, June 13 at 7 a.m. at 416 N.

Taylor St + the park offers a new accessible playground open daily and an upgraded sprayground with police-themed features funded partly by the Wake Forest Police Department and community fundraisers.

Wake Forest Police are accepting donations of bottled water for distribution to greenway users as supplies run low, and anyone wishing to help may drop off cases at the Police Department Headquarters (745 Merritt Capital Dr., Ste.

113) or the Substation at 225 S. Taylor St.

Duke Energy has prepared its grid ahead of hurricane season by upgrading a Raleigh facility to withstand Category 4 winds and by training staff — 80% of Triangle customers now benefit from its self-healing technology.

The company plans an 18% residential rate increase to support these improvements.

Wake County school leaders reviewed proposals on Tuesday that may raise school meal prices by 25 cents to cover rising food costs and support campus upgrades, including repairs at Cary High School.

Board members will also review resource officer contracts as a nonprofit serves 37 schools with extra meals.

The first round of SUN Bucks benefits is available to help struggling families buy nutritious food with $120 per eligible child, and mailed cards are expected by June 15+ families not automatically enrolled can apply online.

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.

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.

Dueling Pianos Night

7-10 p.m. — The Gramercy Restaurant & Lounge — Limited tickets available — Enjoy a high-energy night of interactive music, comedy, and singalongs.

An Evening with The Gravy Boys and Jason Adamo

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — $22.60 — Experience a night of heartfelt Acoustic Americana from a talented local band and their special guest.

Thurston Howell Band Concert

7:00 – 11:59 PM — Bowstring Brewyard — Tickets from $74 — Experience the vibrant live music of Thurston Howell Band in a top-rated venue.