Good morning, Wake Forest.

Camp Ignite in Cary on July 17 brought 37 young women from seven counties to learn firefighting skills — the camp, now in its second year with an 85% rise in participation, aims to increase female recruitment in local fire departments.

The Wake Forest PRCR Department is accepting applications from food trucks, vendors, and nonprofits for the second annual Diwali Festival set for Saturday, November 1 - from noon to 3 p.m. at E.

Carroll Joyner Park. The festival celebrates India’s Festival of Lights and will feature offerings that reflect Indian culture.

The NC Board of Elections launched the Registration Repair Project to fix missing voter data for about 103,000 registered voters—those on the list will receive a letter in August with simple instructions for providing a driver’s license or social security number.

County boards of elections are checking records to help update registrations for upcoming votes.

Governor Josh Stein declared a state of emergency on July 17 for 13 counties, including Wake County, to unlock state and federal recovery aid for residents affected by Tropical Storm Chantal.

The storm hit central NC on July 7 and caused high water levels on local rivers—leading to road closures across the area.

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.

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.

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.

A. Lee Edwards Live Performance

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Tickets available — Experience a musical rebirth from a seasoned artist with 30 years of music history.

Seaglass Terrarium Craft Class

4-6 p.m. — MK Creative Arts Studio — Cost info not provided — Create your own seaglass terrarium in a fun crafting class for beach lovers and botanists.