Vehicle Crashes Into Local Business | New Hospital Coming To Wake Forest | Fire Fighter Rescue

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• ^{Nov. 20th Museum of Life and Science FREE DAY.}

• ^{Nov. 20th Oak City Salsa Social}

• ^{Nov. 21st to Dec. 2nd Amazon Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals.}

• ^{Nov. 22nd Florencia & Feeling @ The Wake Foret Listening Room 7:30 PM}

• ^{Nov. 22nd T Davis @ Pat Murnan’s Irish Pub 7:30 PM}

• ^{Nov. 23rd North Hills Tree Lighting}

• ^{Nov. 23rd Pick-A-Ball In The Mount @ Rocky Mount Event Center (Fall Papercrafting Class) 10:30 AM $20.00}

• ^{Dec. 6th Laure Nicole @ Tonic Bar & Social Club *full band 7:00 PM}

• ^{Dec. 6th - 8th Walk Through Bethlehem at Wake Forest Presbyterian Church}

• ^{Dec. 6th Carrie Welling @ The Wake Forest Listening Room 7:30 PM}

• ^{Dec. 14th Sip and Ship Holiday Market at Sneaky Penguin Brewing}

• ^{Dec. 14th Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham Holiday Concert}

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^{_{An Unidentified Individual Crashes Into A Local Wake Forest Business.}}

^{A vehicle crashed into the storefront of Acai Express on Capital Boulevard in Wake Forest, NC. This incident happened just weeks before the business planned to open. The driver fled the scene and remains unidentified.}

^{Surveillance footage captured the incident, showing the car smashing into the building during the night. The collision caused significant damage, leaving the owner devastated.}

^{Local authorities are investigating the hit-and-run and are seeking information from the public to identify the driver responsible.}

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^{Raleigh Ford Christmas Parade}

^{The 2024 ABC11 Crossroads Ford Raleigh Christmas Parade sounds festive and fun! The variety of sponsors and the downtown Raleigh kickoff ensure something for everyone. The holiday cheer, local flavor, and community involvement make it a must-see. Are you planning to attend or looking for specific details about the parade?} 🎄🎅

^{Get the information at https://grma.org/christmas-parade/}

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^{UNC To Build A New Hospital In Wake Forest}

^{UNC Health is taking significant steps to expand its footprint in Wake County, focusing on the growing community of Wake Forest. At a public hearing held Thursday at the McKimmon Conference & Training Center in Raleigh, discussions centered on UNC Health's plans to develop a new hospital in Wake Forest and expand services at its main hospital in Raleigh.}

^{The organization recently submitted two Certificate of Need applications:}

1. ^{Wake Forest Hospital: A proposal to build a 50-bed community hospital on a 50-acre site currently owned by the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. This site, located at the intersection of Capital Boulevard and Stadium Drive, is behind a shopping center anchored by Lowes Foods. Once operational, the hospital is expected to create over 500 jobs.}

2. ^{Raleigh Expansion: A plan to add 20 acute care beds and two operating rooms to UNC Health Rex's main hospital in Raleigh, enhancing its capacity to meet rising healthcare demands.}

^{These developments underscore UNC Health's commitment to expanding access to healthcare in rapidly growing areas of the Triangle region.}

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^{Fire Fighter Rescue…}

^{Korey Floyd didn’t expect to find a lifelong friend when he traveled to western North Carolina to help with disaster relief. But that’s exactly what happened when he met Lulu, a black-and-white pit bull mix.}

^{“None of them knew who she belonged to,” said Floyd, a firefighter from Wake Forest. “We took her to the local shelter. They checked for a chip—there was no chip, no collar, no tags. So, we had no idea where she came from.”}

^{Lulu was found wandering along a road in Mitchell County while Floyd was clearing storm debris and performing welfare checks after Hurricane Helene. The dog was treated for tick-borne diseases and worms before Floyd made a big decision.}

^{“Everybody was joking, ‘Are you going to take her home with you?’” Floyd said. “Toward the end, we realized we probably would. We didn’t want her to end up in a pound.”}

^{After spending time with first responders in western North Carolina, Lulu got a warm welcome in Wake County. She joined Floyd’s household, which already included a 3-year-old beagle mix named Winston, along with chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.}

^{“The first meeting was great,” Floyd said. “They just kind of looked at each other funny at first, but then they were friends right away.”}

^{Floyd describes Lulu as a happy, playful dog and a symbol of hope amid challenging times.}

^{“I think she’s a reminder of how important life is,” Floyd said. “She’s a sign of hope. Good things can come out of tough situations. Western North Carolina will recover—they’re already making progress. Most of the time we were there, it was all about positivity and helping the community however we could.”}

This week’s featured business.

^{The Giving Tree: Supporting Education, One Treasure at a Time}

^{Support our local merchants!}

^{Nestled in the heart of Wake Forest and Youngsville, North Carolina, The Giving Tree is more than just a thrift and gift shop—it’s a community-driven initiative dedicated to enriching the lives of students in the area. With two convenient locations, our mission is simple yet impactful: to support the educational, enrichment, and extracurricular programs of 20 K-12 public, private, and charter schools in our communities.}

^{How They Give Back}

^{Every purchase at The Giving Tree helps fuel our mission. The profits generated from our stores go directly to schools in Wake Forest and Youngsville, providing much-needed support for programs that inspire creativity, foster growth, and enhance learning opportunities for students.}

^{From after-school activities to classroom resources, the funds we donate play a vital role in ensuring that students have access to well-rounded educational experiences.}

^{What Makes The Giving Tree Special?}

1. ^{Unique Finds:
   Whether you're hunting for a one-of-a-kind gift, vintage treasures, or affordable clothing and home goods, our shops are full of surprises.}

2. ^{A Local Impact:
   Unlike larger chain thrift stores, The Giving Tree operates with a singular purpose: to reinvest in our community. Each purchase directly benefits local schools.}

3. ^{Community Involvement:
   The Giving Tree thrives thanks to the generosity of local donors and shoppers who believe in the power of education. By shopping with us or contributing your gently used items, you’re playing a part in shaping the future of our students.}

^{How You Can Help}

^{Want to make a difference? Here’s how you can support our mission:}

• ^{Shop With Purpose: Every dollar you spend helps fund educational programs.}

• ^{Donate Goods: Clean out your closets or garage and donate gently used items to our stores.}

  ^{Tell your friends, neighbors, and family about The Giving Tree.}

This week’s recipe is from Grandma’s kitchen.

Deep-Dish Double Pie Crust

^{This recipe has been used for three generations in my family. I always make deep-dish fruit pies so I’m sharing this version of my recipe.}

• ^{2 2/₃ Cups all-purpose flour}

• ^{1 tsp. salt}

• ^{1 Cups ice cold Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening (I only use Crisco)}

• ^{6 to 10 tbsps. ice cold water (I typically put ice in a glass of water so that the water is extremely cold.)}

• ^DIRECTIONS

  1. ^{STIR the flour and salt in a large bowl until blended. Cut shortening into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or fork until the shortening pieces are the size of peas. Be patient. This is the most important step. You need the mixture as fine as possible. Gradually add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time. Stir with a fork just until the dough holds together and forms a smooth ball.}

  2. ^{SHAPE the dough into a ball. Divide the dough in half and shape into two balls.}

  3. ^{ROLL the dough on a lightly floured surface. Rolling from thecenter outward. For 9-inch pie plate, roll into an 11-inch circle. For 9 1/₂-inch deep-dish pie plate, roll into a 12-inch circle. Transfer dough to pie plate.}

The answer to today’s riddle: A jigsaw puzzle