Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
Good morning, Greensboro.
WSSU alumnus Nathaniel Jones is now the wig & makeup supervisor on the national Hell’s Kitchen tour, crediting his dorm room beginnings for his career progress.
The musical’s final showings are scheduled for Sunday at the Tanger Center.
A new live music venue will open in the former Triad Stage space downtown, aiming to boost local restaurants & energize Greensboro’s live music scene.
UNCG Interior Architecture students swept every category at the 2025 AIA Winston-Salem Design Awards with proposals to revitalize historic properties.
Their projects, including a mixed-use design for the local Fordham’s Drug Store and a Durham birthing center concept, show real community input * and promise real-world impact.
GCS high school students gain hands-on tech training at UNCG’s SparkHub, opened Feb.
17 by SparkNC, UNCG and Guilford County Schools + students earn credit by completing projects in robotics, artificial intelligence and video game design on campus.
Dr. Veita Bland urged residents 50 and older to update their shots (Tdap, pneumonia, shingles, RSV, flu, and COVID-19 boosters) to stay healthy as our immune systems age.
The doctor said keeping up with these immunizations helps stop germs from harming our community.
NCDHHS released data showing estimated measles vaccine coverage in local elementary schools reached 94.4% in Guilford County.
Since December 2025, North Carolina has confirmed 23 measles cases, with 18 affecting minors, underscoring the need for continued vaccination efforts.
Greensboro Day won the NCISAA 3A boys basketball state championship with a 62-34 win over Concord Academy.
Marty Giant and Micah Gunter scored 17 and 10 points respectively, helping secure a strong team performance.
New Garden Friends fans cheered as the Bears won their first NCISAA boys basketball state championship on Friday.
The North Carolina A&T Aggies clinched their sixth straight MEAC regular-season title with a win over Norfolk State in Norfolk and will host their annual Stallings Invitational at Triad Lanes in Greensboro from Feb.
27 to Mar. 1.
Junior Leena McField of Northern Guilford broke the school and county scoring record by passing former player Elissa Cunane during a recent game in local basketball.
Eric Church Concert
7-9 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of Eric Church on his Free The Machine Tour inspired by his latest album.
The Sound of Music
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting musical featuring timeless songs and a story of love and resilience.
Wednesday STEAM with ECG Engineering
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Glenwood Recreation Center — Free entry — Engage in hands-on engineering activities with the ECG Engineering Club, from building bridges to DNA extraction.
MercyMe Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful worship and chart-topping hits of multi-platinum band MercyMe on their Wonder + Awe Tour.
Teen Xtreme 2026
9 PM – 5:01 AM — Proehlific Park — Free entry — A fun-filled night of sports, games, and a Gospel message for youth groups.
Greensboro Gargoyles vs. Trois-Rivières Lions
7-8 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Check local listings — Enjoy an exciting hockey matchup in Greensboro.
Alabama Concert
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with the iconic country group Alabama on their critically acclaimed tour.
ETSU Buccaneers vs. UNCG Spartans Baseball
2-3 p.m. — UNCG Baseball Stadium — Tickets available — Experience thrilling NCAA baseball action as the Spartans take on the Buccaneers.
Mimosa Tasting Experience
11 AM – 1 PM — Summerfield Farms — Ticket sales end March 19th — Savor a flight of mimosas paired with brunch-inspired bites for a bubbly upgrade on brunch.
Infinity Song Concert
8-11 p.m. — ZIGGY'S Greensboro — Ticket required — Experience the exceptional vocal harmonies and heartfelt songwriting of the four-sibling band Infinity Song.
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