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Greensboro
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Allen Joines partners with Red H.E.A.R.R.T. and the Winston-Salem Police Department in a coat giveaway running Jan. 13–20 outside Beaty Center's overflow lot (near Samaritan Soup Ministries and the Salvation Army) where residents can donate or pick up coats, hats, and gloves. YES! Weekly
- ➤ Residents displaced from a downtown building remain frustrated as city inspectors and property management assess the property; they await clear answers on relocation plans. Officials have yet to outline next steps for addressing the issue. WFMY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Creative Greensboro and New Arrivals Institute launched a community art project to add original artwork to three bus shelters in Greensboro. Local artists can submit designs by Wednesday, Feb. 18. YES! Weekly
- ➤ Creative Greensboro announced Karena 'Kidd' Graves as the first artist-in-residence for the GROW season set from Jan. 20 to Mar. 30 at the studio (200 N. Davie St.). Graves will craft tapestries from local African-American narratives and host free public programs on Thursdays and Fridays. YES! Weekly
- ➤ Winston Cup Museum founders celebrated the legacy of the Biffle family at a recent event, with museum veteran Colbert Seagraves noting he knew Greg Biffle for 30 years (marking a long-standing connection). WFMY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Middle College at UNCG now features a new 20-kilowatt solar panel array that nearly doubles clean energy output and provides hands-on STEM lessons with real-time weather data (NC GreenPower funded the system). UNCG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Road crews in Greensboro and Winston-Salem apply brine to Triad highways as winter weather poses a risk, with trucks standing by for quick response + the effort aims to keep roads safe if conditions worsen. WFMY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The NCDHHS confirmed 134 flu-related deaths this season and warned the toll is expected to rise. Health officials urge residents to get vaccinated (only 21% have been vaccinated) to prevent further severe illness and hospitalizations. Spectrum News 1
- ➤ ACA enrollment deadlines are coming soon as rising health care prices in 2026—due to lawmakers not renewing cost savings—affect Greensboro residents. News & Record
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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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The R&B Lovers Tour
7-10 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket costs vary — Experience an unforgettable night with R&B legends Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill, and Ginuwine.
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~ Benjamin Franklin
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