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Greensboro
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greensboro residents will honor Dr. King this week—attending Temple Emanuel’s MLK Shabbat Service on Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m., the sold-out MLK Memorial Breakfast at the Sheraton on Jan. 19, or the NAACP parade from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 19. Carolina Peacemaker
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ UNCG grad Anna Sullivan started Littlefoot Matcha in March — her business is gaining buzz on TikTok as videos reach more customers. WFMY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Les Misérables, the Tony Award-winning musical, plays at the Tanger Center in Greensboro, with performances Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 9 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. WXII 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University named Kecia Williams Smith permanent dean of the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics after a competitive national search + she served as interim dean since July 23 and is known for her leadership in accounting. Carolina Peacemaker
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TSA and the NC DMV announced that starting Saturday, Jan. 31, airline passengers without a Real ID will face a $45 fee at local airports (the fee covers a 10-day travel period). WFMY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today the state offers 8,000 free radon test kits to help residents check homes for dangerous radon gas; kits, available first-come, first-served, include instructions (place the kit in a central room) and a return envelope (state help is available if levels are high) to safeguard health. WFMY
- ➤ State health officials report high radon levels in all 100 counties and are offering free home test kits for radon testing today at local health centers. Residents are encouraged to test their homes promptly to ensure safety. WFMY
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Greensboro Speed Dating for Singles Age 38-52
7-9 p.m. — Hidden Gate Brewing Company — Ticket required — Meet potential matches in a lively, safe environment with quick pre-dates to find your spark.
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Barry Manilow Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable night of Barry Manilow's classic hits.
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Mercer Bears vs. UNC Greensboro Spartans Basketball
4-6 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting NCAA basketball matchup between Mercer and UNC Greensboro.
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Matt Pless Performance
7:30 p.m. — Flat Iron — Get Ticket — Enjoy the brilliantly lyrical and catchy tunes of Matt Pless, one of today's most underrated songwriters.
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William Nesmith: GSOngfest
12-4 p.m. — Oden Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of original piano music from the talented William Nesmith.
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Storytime for Preschoolers at Glenn McNairy Branch
10:00-10:30 a.m. — Glenn McNairy Branch Library — Free entry — Explore fun stories and songs themed around getting dressed with Ms. Kelly.
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Ringling Bros B&B Circus
7 PM – 12 AM — First Horizon Coliseum — Tickets required — Experience a non-stop celebration of jaw-dropping acts at the all-new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus.
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Fox Stevenson Concert
6-9 p.m. — Hangar 1819 — Ticket info not specified — Check out Fox Stevenson's genre-defying performance in Greensboro.
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Super Bowl Watch Party
5:30 PM - 12 AM — THE GRAND GSO — Free entry — Chill with friends and enjoy big game vibes with live DJ entertainment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Chinese Proverb
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