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Wake Forest
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ On August 25, a North Carolina man from Harnett County bought a Powerball Quick Pick ticket at Bass Country Store after seeing the jackpot soar to $1 billion—he later claimed a $150,000 win and said he was shaking from the excitement. He plans to use the prize money for home renovations and buying a car. ABC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wake Forest Power crews are working on a power outage affecting over 600 customers along and west of South Main Street/US 1A. The cause is unknown and there is no timeline for service restoration yet—more information will be provided as available. City of Wake Forest
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night, August 30th, Wake Forest held off Kennesaw State 10-9 by forcing a key incomplete pass with 1:50 left, while Robby Ashford scored the only touchdown and coach Jake Dickert earned his first win — the team managed despite Demond Claiborne’s rib injury. ABC 11
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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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