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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. ABC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. City of Wake Forest
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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