Good morning, Wake Forest.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Historic Wakefield Barn — Ticket prices vary — Experience Halloween classics performed by a live string quartet in a uniquely atmospheric setting.

Halloween Night with One After 919 - A Beatles Tribute

7:30 p.m. — Wake Forest Listening Room — Cost TBD — Celebrate Halloween with a tribute to The Beatles performed by local musicians.

Wake Forest Community Builders Event

6-8 p.m. — Lowes Foods of Capital Blvd — Free entry — Connect and share stories to build your community in Wake Forest.

Tribute to Fisherman’s Blues

7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Cost details not provided — Celebrate the iconic album Fisherman’s Blues by The Waterboys with a passionate full performance and beloved favorites.