Good morning, Wake Forest.

Nine-year-old Gordon Dunsmore from Holly Springs loves golden retrievers and his mom posted on social media to help arrange playdates—over one hundred local owners offered him a chance to meet their dogs.

He is excited to pet the dogs and hopes his playdates lead to getting a golden retriever of his own.

Garner based company Feelgoodz builds sustainable footwear and home accessories by partnering with global artisans and farmers—its products use natural rubber, recycled rice husks and other renewable materials.

The company recently expanded its line with spa slides and in room slippers for resorts and benefits from strong support in the Triangle region.

Scammers are targeting students and parents during back-to-school season by using details from social media posts and sending fake scholarship and job offers—The Better Business Bureau urges buyers in Wake Forest to limit shared data and verify offers before paying.

Wake County man Noa Najee Lorenzetti, 27, was indicted for murdering an unborn child after investigators found his victim was pregnant when she died on May 6, 2024 near Raleigh — he remains in custody at the Wake County Detention Center.

Wake Forest Power earned three Public Power Awards of Excellence—honoring its efforts to strengthen public power, provide superior service and prioritize its people—after the ElectriCities Annual Meeting in Myrtle Beach from August 11-13.

Town officials said the awards recognize the hard work of utility professionals serving nearly 9,100 customers.

John Wall announced his retirement on Tuesday and said he will join Amazon Prime as an NBA analyst this fall—he credited his Raleigh upbringing for giving him the grit that shaped his career.

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.