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Wake Forest
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Human Relations Council is asking for youth and adult nominations for the 16th Annual Good Neighbor Award until 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31—nominees must be Wake Forest residents who improved their neighborhoods between Sept. 1 and Aug. 31. Mayor Vivian Jones will present a plaque during Good Neighbor Day on Sept. 20 at E. Carroll Joyner Park. City of Wake Forest
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Zebulon man named Leon Clark was frustrated when repairs on his stove left him with error codes and prevented him from cooking until ABC11 Troubleshooter Diane Wilson stepped in; Lowe’s said it will deliver a new stove, power cable, three-year protective plan, and a $100 store credit in 24-48 hours—resolving the issue quickly. ABC 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday evening, a man led deputies on a chase and crashed into the Wake Forest Reservoir—he was taken to a hospital for evaluation and faces pending charges. ABC 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wake Forest will host two free concerts at E. Carroll Joyner Park on Sept. 7 and Sept. 14, with The Deloreans performing on Sept. 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and The Phoebes on Sept. 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.—a bonus Wake Forest Unplugged event on Sept. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. will offer games and activities for families. City of Wake Forest
- ➤ The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will host several concerts and performances as part of its 2025-26 Main Stage Performance Series, and tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. + The centre advises buyers to use its official website via Etix to avoid fake or overpriced tickets. City of Wake Forest
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wake County families started the new 2025–2026 school year with changes to school meals, online services, and cell phone rules. Meal prices rose by 25 cents, schools switched from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus after a data breach, and phone use is now limited based on grade level—high school students can use their devices only at set times. ABC 11
- ➤ Today, state lawmakers and Food Bank officials will update on how SNAP cuts might worsen food insecurity for Wake County public school students after a Monday presentation to Commissioners—officials warn that planned cuts starting in 2026 could leave many children without free school meals. ABC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wake Forest Power crews are working to fix a power outage that affects over 40 customers along Unicon Drive, Connector Drive, and Superior Drive. The cause is not known and there is no timeline for restoration as officials will provide updates as they become available. City of Wake Forest
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will begin accepting Youth Basketball League registrations on Sept. 1 for boys ages 5-17 and girls ages 5-13 with residents registering from Sept. 1-7, non-residents from Sept. 8-21, and a late registration period from Sept. 22-30 with a $15 fee if spots remain available—registration fees are $60 for town residents and $100 for non-residents, new participants must provide a birth certificate and team practices will start mid to late October with games running from December to February. City of Wake Forest
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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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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.
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