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Thursday, July 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Lawmakers approved a mini budget spending over $1 billion that kept state government running and added funds for public schools by raising teacher pay based on seniority. The bill now heads to Governor Josh Stein’s desk for review before he may sign or veto it.  ABC 11

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.

~ Friedrich Nietzsche

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