Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
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🏘️ Community
A Triangle group is organizing relief efforts to help families in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday and left homes destroyed and roads impassable.
The president of the Caribbean Association of North Carolina said local and international stores will supply needed goods — while many families still await news of their loved ones.
🎭 Culture
Firebox Theatre Company will perform The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre from Dec.
19 to Dec. 21 with shows at 7 p.m. on Friday and at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets cost $25 for ages 16 and older + $10 for those 15 and under, and Santa will appear before the 6 p.m. shows on Dec. 20 to Dec. 21 to add holiday cheer.
🏥 Health
On October 29, 2025, the Diaper Bank of NC held a drive in Research Triangle Park—delivering diapers, formula, and wipes to furloughed federal workers who showed valid ID.
Nonprofit leaders warn that with SNAP benefits ending November 1 and prices rising, many Wake County families may soon face increased hardship.
🎉 Wake Forest Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
An Entire Evening with John Wesley Harding
8 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating performance by the acclaimed singer-songwriter and author with an impressive musical legacy.
Candlelight Tribute to Adele
9 PM - 12 AM — The Historic Wakefield Barn — Tickets from $126 — Experience the magic of Adele's hits performed in a captivating candlelit setting.
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