Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
Good morning, Wake Forest.
🚨 Crime
A 55-year-old driver, Joseph Murrin III, was charged with unsafe lane change violation and misdemeanor death by motor vehicle after his lane change on Interstate 540 in Wake County in July led to a crash that killed 22-year-old Antonio Aguirre Vargas and injured two others—emergency responders transported the injured to WakeMed Brier Creek.
Former Wake Forest Chamber President Elizabeth Simpers was arrested on four counts of embezzlement after a 13-month investigation and is held on a $100,000 unsecured bond with her first court appearance scheduled for today.
🏛️ Government
After Wednesday's heavy rain, a sinkhole on Olive Chapel Road near Beaver Creek closed the road in Apex and forced drivers to take long detours.
The NCDOT will upgrade the culvert at a cost of more than $2 million—Mayor Jacques Gilbert urged residents to check social media for updates and remain patient as repairs continue.
🎉 Wake Forest Events
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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.
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.
The Bat-Signal Suncatcher Workshop
6-8 p.m. — MK Creative Arts Studio — Ages 10+ — Create your own glowing Bat-Signal suncatcher in this artistic workshop.
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