Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
Good morning, Greensboro.
Police arrested Maxwell, 45, in Swepsonville—one week after a shooting took place at a residence on West Meadowview Road in Greensboro on April 3.
A man is wanted after deputies executed a search warrant at a Greensboro home on the 1600 block of Sir Galahad Road on Wednesday following a traffic stop — seizing 541 grams of fentanyl, 896 grams of marijuana, and 4 grams of psilocybin — as part of a drug investigation.
On April 8, actress and mental health advocate Ashley Judd spoke at the final Guilford College Bryan Series event at Tanger Center in Greensboro where she shared personal struggles—including the loss of her mother to suicide—and local recollections from Wilmington and Durham.
Organized by Guilford College and Tanger Center staff, the event ended with audiences reciting affirmations as Judd looked forward to her birthday on April 19.
The UNCG Staff Senate launched the Teacher Supply Drive in April to help 136 new teachers lower their classroom supply costs, using a survey to build a need-based list.
Graduating educators will shop at the supply store on Reading Day, May 1—an event organized with volunteer support from the Student Government Association.
Every Baby Guilford is hosting a Family Day during Black Maternal Health Week to highlight studies that show Black mothers have 2 to 3 times higher maternal mortality rates than White mothers—figures that underline a serious health disparity—and the event is set to raise local awareness.
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.
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.
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.
Emo Nite Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — Piedmont Hall — Tickets from $21 — Experience a night of nostalgia with emo hits and a vibrant atmosphere.
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.
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.
Greensboro Speed Dating for Singles Age 38-52
6-8 p.m. — Hidden Gate Brewing Company — Ticket required — Experience fast-paced connections with local singles in a fun and safe environment.
Guilford Gifted's Bingo Bash Fundraiser
6-8 p.m. — Cone Health MedCenter Greensboro — Dinner included — Enjoy a fun night of bingo games and prizes while supporting gifted education in Guilford County.
Jurassic Quest
12-7 p.m. — Greensboro Complex — Ticketed event — Experience life-size dinosaurs and unforgettable walking dinosaur rides in Greensboro.
Sip n' Paint Experience
4-6 PM — Boxcar Bar + Arcade — $35-45 — Enjoy a vibrant afternoon of creativity with drinks and painting in good company.
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