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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The waterwheel at historic Yates Mill County Park is being replaced after 20 years of use at an estimated cost of about a half million—work to remove the 12-foot wheel began on July 10th. County officials said a new wheel will be installed this fall while the mill yard remains closed. ABC 11
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Triangle small-business owners are preparing for added costs if a 50% tariff on copper takes effect Aug 1, which would raise prices on everyday items like air-conditioning units, electronics and appliances — some contractors already report that European suppliers have stopped shipping copper, pushing them to seek alternative materials. ABC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in North Carolina can now wait two more years to renew their Class C driver’s license after its expiration date—a measure signed by Governor Josh Stein to reduce DMV appointment backlogs that does not apply to drivers with suspended, canceled or revoked licenses. The change takes effect immediately and runs until the end of 2027, and the DMV will offer walk-in services on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon at 20 locations through August 23. ABC 11
- ➤ Wake Forest will accept Community Special Event Applications for 2026 from Tuesday, July 15 through Tuesday, Sept. 30. Town staff will review all applications based on set Evaluation Criteria, and those submitted on or after October 1 for the following year will be processed on a first come, first served basis — ensuring equal access to Town resources. City of Wake Forest
SHOP NEWS
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Candlelight: Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop Favorites
9 p.m. — The Historic Wakefield Barn — Tickets available — Experience a magical evening of neo-soul and hip-hop classics under candlelight.
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Dana Cooper Concert
7:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the album release of Dana Cooper's latest work with a night of exceptional music.
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John Howie Jr & the Rosewood Bluff Concert
7 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Tickets available — Celebrate 30 years of John Howie Jr. with soulful country-rock and heartfelt storytelling.
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