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Greensboro
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A tornado struck Greensboro eight years ago (in 2018), damaging thousands of buildings and destroying several schools; today, local groups hold memorial events that honor those affected and highlight ongoing recovery efforts. WFMY
- ➤ The Delta Sigma Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority in Greensboro celebrates its 50th anniversary today with a week of community events & a closing banquet where members & guests will honor the chapter’s long history. WFMY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Today marks eight years since a tornado swept through Greensboro causing significant damage to three schools. This anniversary underscores the lasting impact of that severe weather event on local infrastructure. WFMY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Greensboro businessman Roy Carroll II was ranked No. 51 on Forbes' Self-Made 250 list released in April. His long-standing real estate firm, The Carroll Companies, is known for community-focused development in multifamily housing, hotels, and mixed-use projects. Rhino Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Greensboro Inc. announced the TowneBank Summer Concert Series will return to First National Bank Field beginning April 30 when Chairmen of the Board will open the show with classic beach and soul sounds. The series will feature additional acts through June 25. Rhino Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Latest CDC data shows that North Carolina remains in the top 10 for STDs, ranking (7th in chlamydia, 6th in gonorrhea, and 15th in syphilis) as persistent challenges continue in high-poverty areas even though national cases declined in 2024. Rhino Times
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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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Kimberly Akimbo
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Cost varies — Experience the unique story of Kimberly Akimbo live in Greensboro.
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Stars On Ice Tour
7-10 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Exciting performances from America's skating superstars fresh off their World Championship successes.
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2026 NC AAU Gymnastics State Championship
9 AM – 12 AM — Greensboro Complex — Check website for ticket pricing — Compete and cheer on athletes at the state's premier gymnastics event.
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Owls Roost Rumble Trail Race
7:30 AM – 11:00 PM — Bur-Mil Park — Cost varies — Experience the thrill of a half marathon or a 4-mile run amidst beautiful Greensboro trails.
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DIZGO Live at Ziggy's Greensboro
9 PM - 12 AM — Ziggy's Greensboro — Ticket prices vary — Experience an energetic performance from DIZGO, featuring a unique sound born from childhood jam sessions.
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VMI Keydets vs. UNC Greensboro Spartans Baseball
2-3 p.m. — UNCG Baseball Stadium — Tickets available — Feel the thrill as the Spartans take on the Keydets in an exciting baseball showdown.
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Moonlight Bootlegger 5K
8 PM — Hagan-Stone Park — Awards for top finishers — Experience a unique night trail race under the stars.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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