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Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Lawmakers, educators & parents say that federal education funding remains frozen, leaving the Wake County Public School System to wait on $8.1 million for critical services like reading programs and support for students with learning disabilities. Camp directors & community leaders warn that without these funds, summer camps and after-school programs may cut back services and force families to pay out-of-pocket for extra support.  ABC 11

HEALTH NEWS

  • The NCDHHS released a new action plan to lower rising suicide thoughts among Black youth after an analysis showed that 16.9% of Black high school students and 36.6% of Black middle school students reported serious suicidal thoughts. The six-part plan will boost mental health support, reduce access to lethal means, and enhance suicide prevention education — officials say these measures are key to reversing the trend.  ABC 11

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 7/25/25

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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.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 8/15/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 8/20/25

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  • Ash Taylor Listening Room Show

    7 PM – 1 AM — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Cost info not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of Ash Taylor in an intimate listening session with a down-to-earth performer.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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  • Wake Forest Comic-Con 2025

    10:00-11:30 a.m. — Flaherty Park Community Center — Free entry — Discover a vibrant showcase of comics, anime, toys, and collectibles from over 30 vendors.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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