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Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.

CRIME NEWS

  • Wake Forest Police are asking for help to locate Serena Marie Hoover (41 with blonde hair and blue eyes last seen on June 3 at 8:30 p.m. on the 1700 block of Main Divide Drive) who is believed to be suffering from cognitive impairment and is not considered a danger.  City of Wake Forest

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • A military explosive was found in the backyard of a Wake County home Tuesday—Army experts later identified it as a 30mm training round after rainfall unearthed it from a chicken coop and safely removed it to Fort Bragg for detonation.  ABC 11
  • Governor Stein announced a new advisory council of lawmakers, doctors and law enforcement officers to study cannabis product safety — the group will review testing standards for THC products and explore changes to state law while keeping kids safe. Officials and advocates say the council’s work could set safer guidelines for cannabis products sold in the area.  ABC 11

HEALTH NEWS

  • Advocates for 9/11 survivors in the Triangle said a federally funded health program covering illnesses from the Sept. 11 attacks will run out of money by 2027 unless Congress or the President acts soon. Retired detective Robert Young and attorney Michael Barasch will meet with lawmakers in Raleigh next Monday to urge a full funding renewal as survivors risk losing needed annual check-ups & treatment.  ABC 11

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 6/14/25

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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.

    Fri, 6/20/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/21/25

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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.

    Tue, 6/24/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/28/25

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  • Salsa Saturday With Live Bands

    7-10 p.m. — Casa Cubana — Free entry — Enjoy live salsa music while dining at Casa Cubana with a vibrant atmosphere.

    Sat, 7/5/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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