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Greensboro
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Steel Hands Brewery closed its downtown location suddenly Wednesday morning after posting flyers on its West Gate City Boulevard door, leaving loyal customers surprised. More than a dozen employees lost their jobs (future events are canceled and remaining food is donated to a local bank), prompting diners to look for a new spot. ABC45
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local events this week include live music at Brown Truck Brewery Friday at 7 p.m. and art and market festivities at Greensboro Cultural Center the same day. A Beach Bash in High Point begins Saturday at 4 p.m. and a salsa workshop runs Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. YES! Weekly
- ➤ At High Point Public Library on Feb. 7, Guilford College professor emeritus Max Carter explained how Quaker principles influenced early American government, education, and local heritage. His talk connected historical ideas with regional landmarks (including schools and meeting houses) that remain significant in our community today. YES! Weekly
- ➤ Pennybyrn Retirement Center held its 58th annual St. Patrick’s Day Tea on March 1, with guests wearing green and enjoying Irish dancing — the event featured sponsor Annette Benson and special guests Sister Lucy Hennessy and Sister Gabriella Hogan while a raffle raised funds for resident care. YES! Weekly
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Sheldon Mcbroom won $200K after buying a $5 Mega Bucks ticket at Frank's Grocery on Rankin Mill Road in McLeansville — he nearly flipped the kitchen table when he saw his win. He said he will use his prize to pay off his and his wife's cars. WXII 12
- ➤ Norma Knight from High Point won $100,000 on a $3 Powerball ticket purchased on Feb. 23 for the Monday drawing and took home about $72,000 after taxes while planning to use her winnings for home repairs (tractor and vacation plans included). WFMY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In the Senate District 26 primary, longtime leader Phil Berger trails Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page by two votes – provisional and absentee ballots remain to be counted and a recount could follow. Rhino Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Officials announced plans today to build a seven-story apartment complex on the site of the current Davie Street Parking Deck downtown Greensboro — the parking deck will be demolished to create new living space. WFMY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Northern Guilford celebrated their 62-59 win against Alexander Central in the 6A West girls basketball regional final. The victory marked the team’s advance to the final four as players and cheerleaders enjoyed the moment on the court. News & Record
- ➤ At Ragsdale High, freshman Taraji Jordon won MVP at the NCHSAA 6A Indoor Track Championship on Feb. 12 with a 55-meter time of 7.13 seconds + shone at the Junior Olympics, while across East Main Street, GTCC’s Nikel Rodgers broke the NJCAA record with 17 three-pointers on Feb. 20. YES! Weekly
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Greensboro Gargoyles vs. Trois-Rivières Lions
7-8 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Check local listings — Enjoy an exciting hockey matchup in Greensboro.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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