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Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition is named the September Triangle NC Cares Award winner for raising funds for Wake Tech’s Fostering Bright Futures program, with teams from local schools, colleges, businesses, and arts organizations taking part. The monthly award, given since 2019, honors non-profits making a strong impact in the community — an effort that continues to unite local support. ABC 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Wake County detention officer, 31-year-old Hilary Seekins, was arrested Wednesday, September 3rd after deputies alleged she supplied contraband—including cocaine, synthetic marijuana—K2—and suboxone to inmates at the John H. Baker Jr. Public Safety Center, and she now faces multiple charges. ABC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Officials revealed new education numbers for Wake County at a State Board meeting on September 3, which showed the state exam proficiency rate increased to 64.2% and the four-year graduation rate reached a record 91.3%—data from the Department of Public Instruction. ABC 11
- ➤ Wake County Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor, Durham Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis and Cumberland Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy spoke with ABC11 News about improving school safety—discussing weapons detection systems and human checks that protect students and staff. They added that with fewer than 10 weapons reported in Wake County schools last year, they will review current practices and consider enhanced security measures for the future. ABC 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Carolina Hurricanes unveiled their new road uniforms on September 3, 2025 in a video trailer—these updated sweaters feature a black and red swirling design with a Stormy patch and a North Carolina flag patch and will debut when they face the San Jose Sharks on October 14. 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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