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Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Town officials in Stem improved parade safety with no-cost vehicle inspections, emergency stop procedures, and a requirement that drivers be 25 or older — measures that highlight what proactive safety can achieve. They are urging lawmakers to pass the Shine Like Haily Parade Safety Act so future parades follow these guidelines. ABC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wake Forest Police Department will host a BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town Hall visitor parking lot, 301 S. Brooks St, where $20 BBQ plates include generous portions of BBQ, baked beans, and mac and cheese prepared by Oak and Ember Barbecue. Online orders will be accepted through 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 with only 250 plates available, and proceeds will support the department’s participation in the 2025 Staccato National SWAT Championship and purchase of needed gear. City of Wake Forest
- ➤ Last week, the NC governor led a 51-person delegation to Tokyo to build trust with Japanese investors amid shifts in trade policy—state officials highlighted that 225 Japanese companies invest a total of $20 billion in North Carolina. ABC 11
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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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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.
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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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