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Wake Forest
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Apex's Environmental Advisory Board approved a plan to rezone a 190-acre parcel for a new data center that may create noise and power grid issues for the Jordan Pointe neighborhood. Neighbors said they will share their worries with town leaders at the council meeting on October 28—calling for a more responsible rollout of the project. ABC 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wake County is asking for community donations to help its Warmth for Wake program buy heaters and firewood for families in need — the program has seen growing demand and distributed over 300 heaters last winter. ABC 11
- ➤ The Lucy Daniels Center in Cary will expand with $900,000 in federal funding to nearly triple its size and add services like speech and psychological therapy, onsite testing and professional training—construction will take about nine months with the new wing opening in fall. ABC 11
- ➤ A 2022 survey shows nearly half of Triangle nurses saw violence at work and more than half were victimized while facing stress and burnout. Hospitals like UNC Health Rex and Duke Health are boosting safety measures—such as training staff and installing metal detectors—to better protect their employees. ABC 11
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Candlelight: 90s Unplugged
6:30-7:29 p.m. — The Historic Wakefield Barn — Check for ticket prices — Experience the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical tribute to the hits of the 90s.
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Sam Robbins Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Tickets available — Experience the soulful melodies of a Nashville singer-songwriter inspired by classic 70's music.
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