Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of July.
Good morning, Wake Forest.
🏘️ Community
Yesterday, the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina held a Triple Match Day event where every $10 donation provided 90 meals for vulnerable children + military families amid a widespread hunger crisis.
The effort supported 168,000 kids and teens in need.
🏛️ Government
The Wake Forest Police Department recognized Officer J.
Manning as the 2026 CIT Officer of the Year for his calm handling of crisis calls involving a suicidal adult plus a juvenile barricaded in a home. The award honors his professional, compassionate response and sound decision-making during high-stress events.
Wake Forest Town is developing a new Urban Forest Management Plan that will use updated data and community input to guide the care of 21,000 public trees over the next decade.
A virtual Community Kickoff Public Meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 28 from 6-7 p.m. and a survey is open through Friday, Aug. 14.
🎉 Wake Forest Events
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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.
Mason Via in Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Tickets available — Experience the rise of bluegrass through Mason Via's engaging performance.
🏠 Wake Forest Real Estate
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