Good morning, Wake Forest.

NC State student Andrew Thomas Graney, 24, accused of shooting multiple vehicles on I-40 last fall and damaging homes while injuring a woman, has been deemed incapable of proceeding with trial and been committed to Central Regional Hospital—he faces more than a dozen charges following a mental health evaluation.

The Brickhouse Band will headline the free Friday Night on White concert on August 8 from 6-9 p.m. along South White Street in downtown Wake Forest (local vendors will offer food and drink options).

A Johnston County woman who had already won $250,000 in June won a $2 million top prize from a scratch-off ticket bought at Hill Top on North Main Street in Fuquay-Varina—she collected her winnings Monday and took home $861,006 after tax withholdings.

PBS North Carolina announced it would offer voluntary separation offers to most permanent employees and imposed a hiring freeze after losing $4.8 million in annual funding from federal cuts—CEO David Crabtree said the move was dictated by Congress and that the organization will also reduce non-personnel expenses.

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.

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.

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.