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Apr. 2
Downtime roundup: The Embers to perform April 17 at the JPAC
Beach music by The Embers, Wake Forest’s April 18 Forest Fest, and Renaissance Centre’s “Summer at the Centre” ticket sales headline this week’s local events roundup.
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April 1
Stein proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Gov. Josh Stein proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, highlighting NC’s “Positive Childhoods Start With Us” campaign to strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment.
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April 1
State Auditor’s Office to provide oversight of $650M Bank of America Stadium renovations
N.C. State Auditor to oversee Charlotte's $650 million Bank of America Stadium renovation after the Local Government Commission approves city bond financing.
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State Auditor’s Office to provide oversight of $650M Bank of America Stadium renovations
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April 1
Franklin Early College student Ann Sheteiwy earns 2026 Academic Excellence Award
Franklin Early College student Ann Sheteiwy has been named a 2026 North Carolina Community Colleges Academic Excellence Award winner and will be honored at VGCC’s commencement in Henderson May 14–15.
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Franklin Early College student Ann Sheteiwy earns 2026 Academic Excellence Award
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April 1
Mystery in Wake Forest: Five-foot shark carcass found along Ligon Mill Road
Drivers on a Wake Forest road found a 5-foot, partially gutted shark carcass with a missing fin; authorities removed it, but how it got there remains unknown.
By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780
Mystery in Wake Forest: Five-foot shark carcass found along Ligon Mill Road
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March 31
Budget, Helene, Medicaid spending decisions near
NC budget talks to tackle raises, Helene recovery aid, Medicaid spending and income tax cut timing as Gov. Stein seeks $792M for storm relief and lawmakers haggle over priorities.
By Alan Wooten | The Center Square
Budget, Helene, Medicaid spending decisions near
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March 31
Thomas completes advanced leadership training provided by UNC School of Government
Wake County Commissioner Shinica Thomas completes UNC School of Government’s Advanced Leadership Corps, strengthening her leadership to better serve 1.2 million county residents.
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Mar. 29
Man charged in Knightdale area homicide
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Apr. 1
Mystery in Wake Forest: Five-foot shark carcass found along Ligon Mill Road
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Mar. 26
Woman killed in shooting
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Mar. 27
Wake Forest ‘No Kings 3.0’ rally, march planned Saturday at Centennial Plaza
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Mar. 31
Wake County braces for tight FY 2027 budget as growth outpaces modest revenue gains
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Mar. 31
Budget, Helene, Medicaid spending decisions near
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Mar. 31
Wildfire activity intensifies across the state with 626 new ignitions over a 10-day period
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Mar. 31
Wake County braces for tight FY 2027 budget as growth outpaces modest revenue gains
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Mar. 30
New performance audit highlights ABC System operations, revenues, best sellers
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Mar. 30
Photo identification voter requirement upheld
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Mar. 26
Nichols serves in Red Cross fire response as fire department...
Navy veteran Donnell Nichols leads a new Red Cross fire department liaison program in the Triangle, aiming to improve fire response and inform national protocols.
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Jan. 14
Stein holds teacher roundtable highlighting impact of cellphone-free classrooms
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Dec. 29, 2025
Walton, Nickel, Shekita face off for Wake DA seat
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Dec. 29, 2025
Wake Sheriff race set: Incumbent Willie Rowe to face GOP challenger Kenneth Blackwell in 2026
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Dec. 29, 2025
Wake Forest boys hoops avenges Sanderson, snaps home streak to fuel 7-game surge
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Mar. 22
Wake Forest FUNGO Returns for 10th Season; 2026 Schedule, Tickets and Camps Now Available
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Mar. 9
Wake Forest’s Akshay Bhatia claims career-best victory over Daniel Berger at Bay Hill
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Mar. 2
Wakefield girls fall to Hoggard in Elite Eight, cap 20-10 season
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Feb. 28
No. 11 Heritage stuns No. 6 Sanderson on Heynen’s buzzer-beater in 7A state tournament
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