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Greensboro
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace reached Charlotte this evening and will arrive in Greensboro by Jan. 19 as they walk from Texas to Washington, D.C. The group marches for peace while their dog Aloka recovers from surgery. WXII 12
- ➤ A Simple Gesture’s school-based SHARE program, launched fall 2022, placed 120 refrigerators in Guilford County schools so students can safely access surplus food; the initiative now provides over one million pounds of food annually, reducing waste and easing hunger. YES! Weekly
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Verizon says it is working to restore service after a widespread outage that is affecting local customers. The company said technicians are dispatching repairs to fix the network as soon as possible. WFMY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Guilford County Schools Board of Education approved policy updates & aligned them with new state laws to ensure compliance with current legal requirements. WFMY
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Ryan and Tiffany Dodson break down the key tax law changes for residents as Greensboro prepares for tax season. Their review offers clear guidance for anyone planning to file soon. WFMY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Greensboro activated a White Flag warming center at First Baptist Church yesterday in response to freezing temperatures, offering a safe place for residents to warm up. ABC45
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu-related deaths among older North Carolinians in the Triad have nearly doubled, with those aged 65 rising from 53 to 104 and those aged 50 to 64 increasing from 10 to 21. Health officials warn that vaccination rates remain low. News & Record
- ➤ Paul McNabb, a Triad firefighter, is recovering after a stroke paralyzed half his body & he is receiving ongoing medical care and support from his department. WFMY
- ➤ Local hospitals in Greensboro report longer ER wait times today as a flu surge increases patient visits, WFMY News 2 notes (hospital staff are managing added pressure). WFMY
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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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Little Explorers: Shape and Hue Crew
10:30-11:15 a.m. — Benjamin Public Library — Free entry — Engage in STEM and art activities focused on shapes and colors for preschoolers.
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Winter Jam 2026
6 PM — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience an inspiring night of music with Matthew West and other talented artists.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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