Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
Good morning, Wake Forest.
🏘️ Community
Wake Forest Police Department will host a canned food drive for the Northern Community Food Security Team on Saturday, Jan.
17, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse (1140 Capital Blvd) to accept non-perishable food donations; note no glass containers will be accepted.
🏛️ Government
Wake Forest Rotary Club will host the 2026 State of the Town Address & Dinner on Monday, Feb.
16, at 6 p.m. at the Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St; advance tickets cost $15 and include a meal as Mayor Ben Clapsaddle outlines community progress and future goals.
Wake Forest Police will host Coffee with a Cop on Monday, Jan.
5, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Stewart’s Bistro on Rogers Road so community members can ask questions and build relationships with officers — attendees are discouraged from making speeches.
🏥 Health
Flu hospitalizations have risen for nine straight weeks in NC, with WakeMed reporting 81 admissions between Dec.
22 and Dec. 29 compared to 34 last year. Updated data will be shared today to guide residents on when to seek care (handwashing and masks help slow the spread).
🎉 Wake Forest Events
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An Evening with Phillip-Michael Scales
6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful blend of Indie Rock with Phillip-Michael Scales, hailing from Michigan and Nashville.
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