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Wake Forest
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wake Forest residents supported Ericka Ruffin Lucas—former principal and coach's wife—after she was hit by gunfire on Aug. 29 near East Nelson Avenue; police said a teen is suspected in the shooting and her family said she remains in the hospital. ABC 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ North Wake Theatre will present two performances of “The Marvelous Wonderettes” on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre—located at 405 S. Brooks St.—with showtimes at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Advance tickets cost $20 for adults and $10 for ages 16 and younger, available in person at the Renaissance Centre Box Office or by phone at 919-435-9458. City of Wake Forest
- ➤ The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre invites veteran, reserve and active-duty military artists to submit up to three art works for its upcoming Veteran Art Show. The show will run in the Arts Annex from Oct. 21 through Nov. 26 and a free reception will be held on Oct. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. with submissions due by Oct. 3. City of Wake Forest
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Wake Forest and local veterans’ organizations are holding the 64th Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony on Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. in Town Hall’s Centennial Plaza to honor Patrick George Breen of the US Marines; the service includes flag raising by the Wake Forest Fire Department Honor Guard, patriotic songs, special remarks, memorial wreath laying and will display the American flag through September—set to be presented to the Breen family on Oct. 6. City of Wake Forest
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ College football continues today as Duke will play Illinois at noon and UNC is set to face Charlotte at 7 p.m.—following their season openers, NC State, after a win over East Carolina, will play at Wake Forest on Sept 11. ABC 11
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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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Free Wake Forest Elite Rockstar Connect Networking Event
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Brothers Restaurant and Bar — Free entry — Connect with local professionals and expand your network in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Kristy Lee Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience Kristy Lee’s haunting Southern gothic sound and poignant lyrics live.
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Highland Reverie Concert
7:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Tickets required — Experience enchanting folk harmonies and Appalachian storytelling from the duo Luke and Madison Morris.
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