Good morning, Wake Forest.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a gala at The Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary on Friday, September 26 — the event starts with a reception and silent auction at 6 p.m. and continues with dinner, a program and an after-party until 11 p.m.

The Wake County School District is set to serve nearly 90,000 students with more than 560 bus routes and 605 drivers after many cleared their tests last month.

The board will vote tonight on a new emergency response plan—changing color codes to plain words like lockdown.

Wake County schools are offering a protein-packed breakfast and healthier snacks for traditional calendar students as the new school year begins; the menus now include whole grain pop-tarts, baked chips, and lower-sugar ice cream—meal prices have risen slightly and parents can check online for updated menu details.

Hurricane Erin is moving closer to the North Carolina coast and officials ordered evacuations along the Outer Banks because high winds and 15‑foot waves may create dangerous rip currents and flood roads — state emergency teams in Raleigh are monitoring the storm as it approaches later this week.

South Main Street/US 1A at Wake Drive near Mellow Mushroom is reduced to one lane today due to a sinkhole causing major delays — NCDOT crews are enroute with no set timetable for reopening all lanes.

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.

Joe Pug Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Carolina Theater Company — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience poignant songwriting and harmonica melodies from Joe Pug, a rising star in the music scene.