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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Monsignor Joseph Showfety, a Greensboro native who once led the city's first Catholic church and helped start Bishop McGuiness High School, died on March 24 at age 98 and was honored at a service on April 2 at St. Benedict Catholic Church. Family, friends, and more than 30 priests gathered to remember his long service and the mark he made in the community. News & Record
- ➤ UNCG students began Bridging Basics last semester to support individuals experiencing homelessness by providing hygiene products— they raised over $1,000 and more than 1,000 items through donation drives and local events. UNCG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local experts share insights on how the ongoing drought is affecting crop growth in the Triad. Drought.gov reported the area remains abnormally dry—raising concerns about upcoming farming challenges. WFMY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Greensboro Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking public feedback on its new Title VI Policy and Draft Program of Products — a list of grant requests for bus and paratransit services — at an online meeting on May 7. Local residents are invited to comment to help shape transit planning for the city. WFDD
- ➤ A state bill that uses artificial intelligence to review agency spending cleared its first committee step on Wednesday and its sponsors say it will be added to the upcoming state budget bill to help decide if an agency should continue to exist. Critics say its reliance on AI may worsen cuts in state jobs amid high vacancy rates — raising concerns about future workforce impacts. News & Record
- ➤ North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a lawsuit Tuesday to stop the federal government from ending over $230 million in health care funding for the state — his office warned that cutting the funds would force local public health programs, especially in rural areas, to make drastic cuts. FOX 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On April 3, Guilford County Division of Public Health urged parents to vaccinate children from kindergarten through high school against measles, mumps and rubella amid outbreaks in the country. Walk-in immunization clinics for students will be available at the Greensboro facility at 1100 E. Wendover Ave. and the High Point facility at 501 E. Green Dr. on April 8, April 10, April 14, April 15, April 16, April 17, April 29, April 30 and May 1. Rhino Times
SPORTS NEWS
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Carolina Cobras vs Wheeling Miners
7-11 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Check for ticket prices — Witness an exciting matchup between the Carolina Cobras and Wheeling Miners.
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Modern Calligraphy Workshop
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Joymongers Brewing Co. — Check event page for pricing — Explore the art of modern calligraphy in a friendly and creative environment.
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Patrick Rock Live at Marguerite's Coffee House
11:00 PM – 12:30 AM — Marguerite's Coffee House — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of original music from talented singer-songwriter Patrick Rock.
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Carolina Core Brews Fest
2-8 p.m. — COHAB.SPACE — Check local listings for entry fees — Celebrate craft beer culture with local flavors and community vibes.
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Repair Café NC
1-5 p.m. — Reconsidered Goods — Free entry — Bring your broken items to learn how to fix them with expert assistance and tools.
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Jason Isbell Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the profound storytelling and powerful music of Jason Isbell and his band.
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Adelitas Way and Red in Greensboro
8 PM – 2 AM — Hangar 1819 — Ticket prices vary — Rock out with GRAMMY-nominated band Red and experience a night of unforgettable music.
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Emo Nite Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — Piedmont Hall — Tickets from $21 — Experience a night of nostalgia with emo hits and a vibrant atmosphere.
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Speed Dating for Winston Salem Singles Age 24-39
2-4 p.m. — Little Chapel — Enjoy a fun and interactive speed dating experience to find your match.
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Mobile Career Center – Fresh Start Initiative
Career center services — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — 205 S Swing Rd, Greensboro, NC — Free entry — Explore career assessments, resume prep, and skills training at this community-focused initiative.
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