Good morning, Wake Forest.

US-501 between Weeks Drive and Old Durham Road was closed at 2:45 p.m. on Monday, July 21 — crews began emergency repairs on a broken water main.

The repair is expected to take several days — local and commercial traffic remains affected.

North Carolina's highway safety program and law enforcement launched a weeklong campaign called Speeding Catches Up With You on Monday, July 21 to remind drivers to obey speed limits, allow extra time for travel, and avoid distractions—state troopers will focus on stopping speeding and aggressive driving to reduce crashes that caused nearly 400 deaths in 2024.

Dr. Eric Morse of Morse Clinics launched a free mobile clinic in Wake County to provide opioid treatment as part of NC First Lady Anna Stein’s Unshame NC initiative— a second unit will serve Granville and Franklin counties this fall.

Smith Creek Soccer Center Field 1 at 690 Heritage Lake Road is closed through mid-August for maintenance—Huntscapes, a Town contractor, is installing a new in-ground irrigation system while posted signs and temporary fencing advise visitors to stay off the field.

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.

Halcyon Listening Room - Album Release & Soundbath

7-9 p.m. — MK Creative Arts Studio — Experience a meditative sound journey with composer Julian Hartwell and sound healer Kirk Jones.