Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
Good morning, Greensboro.
Buddhist monks continued their walk through Greensboro today as part of the Walk for Peace event, stopping for lunch and speaking to local onlookers before moving on toward D.C.
Duke Energy is preparing for potential outages in the Triad today as a winter storm threat increases; the utility hopes its (self-healing) technology will help limit disruptions.
Photos show the 46th annual MLK Noon Hour Commemoration (held on MLK Day) in Greensboro, where community members honored Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with speeches, prayers, and musical tributes.
The event reflected ongoing local commitment to his vision.
Dr. Jewel Parker, a 2024 UNCG History graduate, won the Woodward Dissertation Prize for her study on how Native American, African and European traditions shaped American medicine.
The Southern Historical Association awards the prize each November (a nod to UNCG’s high-impact research) that boosts the department’s standing.
A major winter storm is forecast to hit the Triad starting Friday and continue through Sunday, bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
Piedmont Triad International Airport will remain open with continuous snow crews while officials urge travelers and residents to prepare for hazardous conditions.
Cone Health's Sagewell Health and Fitness helped a local 66-year-old after a brief health scare by stressing the benefits of making exercise a habit + focusing on regular, preventive care.
The approach highlights community health and local support in Greensboro.
Cone Health is set to open a new Greensboro medical facility focused on primary care, urgent care and women's healthcare.
The center will expand local access to essential health services.
A Surry County developer paid $8.7 million for a building in Greensboro today — the purchase expands Crown Cos.' portfolio of shopping centers and commercial properties in the Triad.
William Nesmith: GSOngfest
12-4 p.m. — Oden Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of original piano music from the talented William Nesmith.
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.
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.
Fox Stevenson Concert
6-9 p.m. — Hangar 1819 — Ticket info not specified — Check out Fox Stevenson's genre-defying performance in Greensboro.
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.
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.
Winter Jam 2026
6 PM — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience an inspiring night of music with Matthew West and other talented artists.
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.
Adult Game Time
10 a.m.-12 p.m. — Lindley Boxing Club — Free — Grab your friends for a fun-filled day of card, board, video, and tabletop games.
Family Storytime at the Benjamin Branch
6:15-7:00 p.m. — Benjamin Public Library — Free — Explore the wonders of African animals through stories, songs, and interactive learning.
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