Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
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🏘️ Community
The Auburn Knightdale Road Bridge is being renamed to honor Deputy Ned Byrd after a sheriff's office request was approved.
A dedication ceremony will be held today at 11 a.m. at Springfield Baptist Church in Knightdale—Byrd was killed during a traffic stop three years ago.
🏛️ Government
Weather permitting, Iron Horse Contractors will reduce Wait Avenue to one lane—creating intermittent two-way traffic from Stone Park Drive to Mackie Park Drive—Monday and Tuesday, Aug.
18-19, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to complete road widening at the future Quail Crossing Subdivision as crews face delays from inclement weather and flaggers along with clear signage will guide motorists.
🎉 Wake Forest Events
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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.
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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