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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nearly a year after 21-year-old William Murphy was fatally shot on April 28 on the Greensboro Urban Loop during a reckless drive, his family continues to seek justice—urging anyone who saw a red or burgundy sedan with dark tinted windows to come forward—while police search for clues. ABC45
- ➤ Greensboro police said their investigation of a hit-and-run involving a Guilford County Schools bus—struck on April 7 around 3:42 p.m. at the Bridford Parkway and Hornaday Road intersection—revealed that a teal mid-90s to early 2000s Mercedes E-Class missing its rear brake lens cover and bumper protective strip made an improper left turn and fled toward Guilford College Road. WXII 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Triad will host many free events this week, including a Greensboro Cannabis Crawl on April 19 at 210 N. Davie St. that features THC-infused food and drinks — a Strange Fruit Foundation Festival with local Black artists and an Earth Day parade at LeBauer Park, live music at Gas Hill Drinking Room in Winston-Salem, a 4/20 Party at Wise Man Brewing, and karaoke at Grandover Resort in Greensboro. On April 20, The Brewer’s Kettle in Kernersville will hold a 4/20 Mini Festy with music and vendors, and on April 26 Greensboro Parks and Recreation will host a dog egg hunt at Griffin Dog Park — some events require age checks or registration. YES! Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A survey proved Guilford County has many smart residents as six ZIP codes ranked in the Triad’s top 10 — with Greensboro's 27408 showing 64.67 percent of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. YES! Weekly
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Piedmont Triad International Airport reminds travelers that starting May 7, TSA will require a REAL ID or an approved alternative to board flights. The airport advises checking ID expiration dates—passengers without compliant identification may face extra screening and delays. YES! Weekly
- ➤ Governor Josh Stein appointed Lisa Johnson-Tonkins to serve on the Guilford Superior Court for Judicial District 24A, according to the governor's office Wednesday. News & Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cone Health filed its certificate-of-need application to build a 46-bed, $275 million hospital in Mebane — the new facility will be adjacent to its MedCenter and is projected to open in 2029 to serve eastern Alamance. This move signals Cone’s effort to strengthen its regional presence amid competitive healthcare plans. News & Record
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Lisa Carter said her home in Poplar Ridge remains unsafe due to water damage and poor grading after nearly six years of unmet promises from Habitat for Humanity, and she claims the $50,000 lump sum offer falls far short of the $73,000 repair estimate needed to protect her medically fragile daughter. She asked the city to withhold $1.5 million in ARP funds until all repairs are complete—Habitat extended her final response deadline to April 30. YES! Weekly
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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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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.
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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.
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Jurassic Quest
12-7 p.m. — Greensboro Complex — Ticketed event — Experience life-size dinosaurs and unforgettable walking dinosaur rides in Greensboro.
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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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Great American Cleanup
2-4 p.m. — T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Natural Area — Free — Contribute to the beauty of nature while enjoying outdoor fun in Greensboro.
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Journey of the Spirit with Dale Stacey
7-8:30 p.m. — Blanche S. Benjamin Branch Library — Free entry — Discover holistic healing and connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive space.
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World Ballet Company's Premiere of The Great Gatsby Ballet
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Carolina Theatre of Greensboro — Tickets available — Experience the jazzy charm of the Roaring Twenties through a stunning ballet rendition of The Great Gatsby.
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