Good morning, Wake Forest.

After Tyrone Mason died in a crash on Capital Boulevard in October, his mother said she will sue the Raleigh Police Department for a cover-up after video evidence showed a highway patrol trooper was told by his supervisor not to mention an attempted stop, contradicting claims that Mason was not pursued.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced Monday that North Carolina auto insurance rates will rise by 5% in the fall after a settlement between state regulators and insurers avoided the 22.6% increase initially requested by the NC Rate Bureau.

New and renewed policies will have these rates starting Oct. 1, and motorcycle liability rates will drop by 16.3%.

NC State professor Christopher Hayes said that Asian needle ants now appear widely in North Carolina and are often found in mulch.

He warned that while their sting is not as aggressive as fire ants—risking multiple stings if pressed—the venom can cause a burning pain that is dangerous for those with allergies.

North Carolina immigration attorneys are warning locals about ICE raids and the spread of misinformation online.

They explained that noncriminal families and children are often targeted and advised anyone encountering ICE to remain calm and consult a lawyer (and bring proper documentation) to protect their rights.

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.

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.