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Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The NC Attorney General filed a suit against Backyard Leisure after the company took large payments from customers but did not deliver hot tubs or complete pool work. The suit asks for over $520,000 in restitution—53 complaints have been filed since 2024, with 21 still unresolved. ABC 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Wake Forest will host a Basics of Backyard Composting workshop on Oct. 20 from 5:45-6:45 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre at 405 S. Brooks St. to teach homeowners composting basics — the $5 fee is required for registration that supports the Turkey Drive and enters participants in a drawing for a free compost bin. City of Wake Forest
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, crews will repair a section of asphalt along northbound South Franklin Street—just beyond Triumph Lane—from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; no lane closures are planned and motorists are advised to slow down for worker safety. City of Wake Forest
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fans were excited as the Carolina Hurricanes opened their season against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night at Lenovo Center—tailgating began at 4:30 p.m. as the team aimed to improve on last season's record. ABC 11
- ➤ NC State and Duke made the Final Four at the ACC Tipoff in Charlotte on October 9, 2025. Duke’s coach Jon Scheyer aims to guide his team to national success—NC State’s head coach Will Wade praised his squad’s recruiting strength as both teams prepare for season openers on November 3rd and November 4th. ABC 11
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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