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Greensboro
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, April 15, 99 local veterans aged 65 and older will depart PTI on the Triad Honor Flight to tour Washington DC monuments and return later for a hero's welcome; the public is invited to attend both the send-off and homecoming with free parking available. WXII 12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 7 Brew Coffee is building a new drive-thru at 2420 Battleground Avenue next to Texas Roadhouse + shops; it will open in late summer. WFMY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The NC Writers' Network will host its Spring Conference Saturday, April 18 at UNC Greensboro where classes and discussions on creative writing, including a keynote by award-winning poet Crystal Simone Smith, are offered (registration closes Monday, April 13 with tickets at $99 for members and $149 for nonmembers). WXII 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South University in High Point is expanding its nursing program to help ease the local nurse shortage by adding more seats and training classes for aspiring nurses. WFMY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Travelers flying out of PTI can enroll in TSA PreCheck at 1000 Ted Johnson Pkwy; enrollment runs April 7-10 with walk-ins and appointments available from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. ABC45
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Greensboro, the North Carolina Dental Board issued updated sedation guidelines to dental providers after safety issues were uncovered during recent inspections. The memo reinforces that the dentist must be present when sedation is administered by a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). WFMY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A recent upgrade to the field at UNC Greensboro has drawn FIFA interest and spurred a bid for Triad to host World Cup teams, UNCG athletics director Brian Mackin said. Partnerships are forming as the effort moves forward. News & Record
- ➤ The Greensboro Grasshoppers open their season today with a game against the Asheboro Tourists, and local fans are encouraged to experience the excitement + the team looks forward to a competitive start. WFMY
- ➤ The Hoppers and Dash opened play Tuesday in the Triad with a fresh start to baseball season, while the Rockers will play for the first time on Apr. 21. Fans can look forward to local action at these upcoming games. WFMY
- ➤ National soccer teams from Norway and Germany will train in the Triad ahead of the summer FIFA World Cup—Norway will practice in Greensboro while Germany uses Winston-Salem, local officials said Tuesday with an expected economic impact of over $4 million. WXII 12
- ➤ North Carolina A&T State University announced that athletic director Earl M. Hilton III will step down at the end of his contract (after leading 17 teams and four national championship wins) as officials launch a national search for a new director over the summer. WXII 12
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Romeo Santos and Prince Royce Concert
7-10 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable night of Latin music with two bachata superstars.
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2026 TYR CCS National Championship
April 10th-12th — Greensboro Aquatic Center — Check event website for entry fees — Witness thrilling swimming competitions featuring college club athletes from around the nation.
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Bruce Bruce Live Comedy Show
9 PM — Comedy Zone — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of hilarious standup from comedy legend Bruce Bruce.
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Greensboro Gargoyles vs. Worcester Railers
3-5 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Family-friendly events — Celebrate the 90s with a nod to the Greensboro Monarchs during a fun-filled Sunday hockey match.
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Billy Strings Live Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience a night with two-time Grammy winner Billy Strings in Greensboro.
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William Shatner's Evening at the Steven Tanger Center
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — VIP tickets available — Experience an unforgettable night with William Shatner featuring stories and a classic Star Trek screening.
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Greensboro Gargoyles vs. Norfolk Admirals
10:30 a.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Check local listings — Enjoy a thrilling hockey match as the Greensboro Gargoyles take on the Norfolk Admirals.
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House of Heavy
8 PM – 2 AM — Hangar 1819 — Tickets required — Experience cathartic beats and electrifying energy at Greensboro's ultimate sound therapy event.
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Africa UnPlugged at the Strange Fruit Music Festival
12:30-6:00 p.m. — Back Table — Ages 21+ — Enjoy a vibrant performance by Africa UnPlugged during the Soul Stroll festival.
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Norfolk Admirals vs. Greensboro Gargoyles
3-5 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Family-friendly — Sunday hockey tradition with giveaways and fun for all ages.
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