Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of August.
Good morning, Wake Forest.
💼 Business
Elseware Unplug — a women-owned Raleigh business formed by the team behind Burt’s Bees — launched eco-friendly art kits on Friday, July 31 near Research Triangle Park to help families step away from screens and reconnect with creativity.
🏛️ Government
Wake County is housing up to 25 foster teens in an office building near WakeMed due to a shortage of foster homes, and officials urge local families to become foster parents.
County social services say the shortage worsened after the COVID-19 pandemic reduced available placements.
🏈 Sports
Carson Haislip, 18, at Wake County Speedway has won four races in 2026 while coaching young drivers (he dreams of NASCAR) after starting his seven-year racing career at 11; he is a finalist in the Kulwicki Driver Development Program.
🎉 Wake Forest Events
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Mason Via in Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Tickets available — Experience the rise of bluegrass through Mason Via's engaging performance.
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💼 Wake Forest Job Board
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