Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
Good morning, Wake Forest.
🏛️ Government
Today, Fred Smith Company is reducing traffic to one lane on South Franklin Street from Rogers Road to Artisan Park Drive from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.—a measure for the street widening that will cause delays through mid-November.
Flaggers and signage are in place—motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes—as the project aims for substantial completion at the end of September with final work finishing by early November.
🏥 Health
Gov. Josh Stein is set to ask lawmakers today to stop Medicaid cuts that will lower provider pay by at least 3% starting Oct.
1. More than 3 million residents use Medicaid and advocates warn that care may be reduced if state lawmakers do not act soon—lawmakers have one week left to decide.
🎉 Wake Forest Events
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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.
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.
Martha Bassett Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the enchanting caramel-toned alto of Martha Bassett as she performs a blend of Americana, jazz, folk, and country gospel.
BeagleFest
1-4 p.m. — Lonerider at Wake Forest — Admission benefits Triangle Beagle Rescue — Celebrate all things beagle with food trucks, games, contests, and community fun.
Candlelight Concert - A Tribute to Adele
9 p.m. — The Historic Wakefield Barn — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Adele performed by the Lyricosa String Quartet under candlelight.
Florence Dore Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Nashville-born Florence Dore with her latest album 'Highways and Rocketships'.
🏠 Wake Forest Real Estate
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