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Greensboro
Monday, January 12th, 2026
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A group of Buddhist monks is walking through Greensboro as part of a 10-day traveling meditation for peace between Jan. 10 and Jan. 20. The initiative follows a mapped route (no live tracker is provided) for locals to observe. WFMY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Monks are traveling through Greensboro as part of a meditation and peace initiative — their journey will conclude in Washington, D.C. WFMY
- ➤ Local film critic Dale Pollock shared his popcorn ratings for four new films streaming on Hulu, including Avatar: Fire and Ash and Zootopia, during his segment at the Local Vibe today. WXII 12
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Consumer Reports advises shoppers on price matching policies that vary at Target, Walmart, and Costco, with each retailer offering different time frames to adjust prices. Check the guidelines carefully (receipts or screenshots help as proof) to save money both before and after purchase. WFMY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Guilford County named Debra (Debbi) Rabalais as its new homeless services director, bringing over 20 years of housing and nonprofit experience. She will begin working today with county staff and community partners to reduce homelessness. ABC45
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Paul McNabb, a Piedmont Triad firefighter with 20 years experience, suffered a stroke days before Christmas and began a fast-track recovery with hospital treatment and family support; he remains determined to return to work and serve his community. WXII 12
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Williams Development Group proposes converting the 167-acre Tanglewood Business Park into a single-family residential development with some properties set aside for affordable and first-time buyers. The plan remains in proposal stage and could evolve as local needs change. News & Record
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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
He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
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