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Greensboro
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Facing freezing temperatures, Greensboro is operating two White Flag warming centers on Jan. 26 and today at First Baptist Church (1000 W. Friendly Ave) and Glenwood Recreation Center (2010 Coliseum Blvd) to keep residents warm, with shuttles by the Greensboro Transit Agency to daytime warming on Tuesday and Wednesday. ABC45
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dame's Chicken and Waffles closed its Greensboro location after serving the community for over 10 years—ending a local favorite dining spot. WFMY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Greensboro College students enjoyed playing in the snow today on campus, gathering with friends as the winter-weather created a cheerful backdrop for their fun day. WFMY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Refrozen roads pose hazards as bitter cold grips the Triad today in Greensboro and surrounding areas. Strong winds drive wind chill values below zero amid single-digit temperatures — conditions set to remain through Wednesday. WXII 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Duke Energy officials warned that a scam text message claiming scheduled rolling power outages because of freezing conditions circulated just before today. Greensboro residents are advised not to click links and instead use official channels for updates. WXII 12
- ➤ Crews finished plowing major and secondary roads Monday morning—now they are assessing neighborhood streets to plan further improvements. News & Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UNCG School of Nursing professors Tammy Hall and Lisa Anders piloted a Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice simulation for nursing students to learn a 28-step intervention for postpartum hemorrhage and boost skills amid rising maternal mortality — the pilot aligns with local health programs and will soon expand to bedside nurses. UNCG
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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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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.
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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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African American Book Discussion Group
2-3 p.m. — Benjamin Public Library — Free — Engage in lively discussions about 'Wild Women and the Blues' by Denny Bryce and explore African American literature.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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