Good morning, Wake Forest.

Wake Forest’s 2026 Independence Day Celebration will offer free family fun with fireworks, a children’s parade, and arts activities at local venues starting Friday, July 3 at Heritage High School and Saturday, July 4 at North Main and Holding Park—marking 53 years of tradition.

Western Governors University cut the ribbon at its new 48,000 sqft office in Glenlake Office Park on Edwards Mill Road in Raleigh on Tuesday, June 23.

The office — its largest facility outside Salt Lake City — will eventually house up to 300 employees.

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.

WF FUNGO vs Sanford Spinners

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Flaherty Park Community Center — Free entry — Experience competitive baseball with a community vibe and summer-night energy.

WF FUNGO vs Danville Dairy Daddies

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Flaherty Park Community Center — Free entry — Experience competitive hometown baseball filled with big swings and community cheer.

WF FUNGO vs Clayton Clovers

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Flaherty Park Community Center — Admission varies — Enjoy a local baseball game filled with community spirit and summer night energy.

Wake Forest Fungo Baseball Game

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Flaherty Park Community Center — Affordable tickets — Enjoy hometown baseball with big swings and summer-night energy.