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Saturday, August 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.

CRIME NEWS

  • Just after 6 p.m. on August 29, Wake Forest Police responded to a shooting on East Nelson Avenue where officers found a 56-year-old female with a gunshot wound who was taken to a local hospital for life-threatening injuries—investigation is ongoing with no public threat reported.  City of Wake Forest

CULTURE NEWS

  • Grammy-nominated saxophonist Marcus Anderson, an NCCU grad, turned a delayed flight into a career highlight when his plane performance went viral — attracting millions of views on social media. He booked another tour for next year and may hold a surprise pop-up show if his schedule allows.  ABC 11

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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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.

    Fri, 9/19/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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