Good morning, Wake Forest.

Emergency personnel and Enbridge Gas crews are on the scene of a ruptured gas line on South Main Street/US 1A between Cimarron Parkway and Friendship Chapel Road — officials monitor the situation and advise motorists to choose alternate routes as the area remains blocked with no evacuations ordered.

Exit polls in Wake County showed that voters on November 4 ranked economic inequality and affordability as top issues, with millennial Nick Keller concerned about rising prices — signaling worries about reduced buying power — while a baby boomer questioned the financial future for younger generations. The responses revealed a clear generational divide on economic challenges following the election.

Families in Wake Forest face higher healthcare premiums as the government shutdown continues—ACA subsidies will end on December 31 if Congress does not act, leading many to tighten their budgets.

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.