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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On April 17, Justice 4 The Next Generation ended its eight‐week BlackLent Series in Greensboro with a town hall at the downtown Marriott and a march ending at the Civil Rights Museum. The panels—featuring local and national leaders—focused on economic justice by highlighting a $4 million settlement for Fred Cox and urging action against changes to DEI policies. Carolina Peacemaker
- ➤ Greensboro and Winston-Salem ranked side-by-side on the top-100 best places to live list in Livability’s review of over 2,000 cities — which rated nearly 100 data points on economy, housing and cost of living — for cities with populations between 75,000 and 500,000. News & Record
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ California-based JetZero is planning a Triad plant to build its new jetliner and received an undisclosed investment from United Airlines on April 25 that may lead to orders for up to 100 airplanes with an option for 100 more if it meets key development milestones including a full-scale demonstrator flight in 2027—Delta and Alaska Airlines have also announced involvement in the startup. FOX 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Scarlett Hill's family attended a Guilford courtroom on Friday where the judge ruled that the hit-and-run driver who fatally struck the clerk on Oct. 16 will now serve an additional 217 days immediately—nearly three years after the incident. News & Record
- ➤ Emmanuel Martimiano Leon-Soto—a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel—was arrested in Nogales, Arizona for his role in a drug trafficking and money laundering ring that reached Guilford County and now faces up to life in prison and 20 years if convicted. WFMY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Greensboro elections officials have not yet sent formal notifications to military and overseas voters about the voter ID requirement for absentee ballots in the NC Supreme Court race after the Fourth Circuit paused the process on Apr. 22. Guilford County official Charlie Collicutt said the review may soon expand to other counties—though only the NC Supreme Court race is affected. WFMY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UNC Greensboro doctoral students in the PAC Lab are testing if music with altered beats can help older adults exercise better — the Inspiring Seniors Through Exercise Promotion study will finish its first phase in August while a related study examines if exercise can boost proteins that may protect against Alzheimer’s. UNCG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A new list has named the top seven NFL Draft picks with ties to Greensboro area high schools, including Torry Holt who became a top 10 pick in 1999—earning seven Pro Bowl selections before advancing his career. The list also honors Eric Ebron, Ted Brown, Haywood Jeffires, Jim Staton, Mike Elkins and Dino Hackett for their notable achievements from college to the NFL. News & Record
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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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Fortune Feimster Live Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Get ready for a hilarious night out with Fortune as she shares her unique comedic insights on life and culture.
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Gospel Night with Dorinda Clark-Cole
7:30-9 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Cost info not provided — Experience an uplifting evening with the powerful voice of gospel legend Dorinda Clark-Cole, conducted by the acclaimed Henry Panion.
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America in Concert
7-9 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night with America as they perform their classic hits that defined 70's rock.
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Sanctus Real Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Carolina Theatre of Greensboro — Ticket prices vary — Experience the harmonious sounds of Sanctus Real, a celebrated musical trio with over two decades of success.
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TowneBank Beach Music featuring The Entertainers
6-9 p.m. — First National Bank Field — Free entry — Experience the classic Carolina beach sound and enjoy a night of live music and dancing.
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Race to Ace Charity Event
12-3 p.m. — Gillespie Golf Course — Free admission — Enjoy a family-friendly day of golfing fun, bounce houses, food, and a thrilling shootout for prizes.
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El Blachy Live
9 PM - 3 AM — Cone Denim Entertainment Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Dominican star El Blachy live for the first time in the Carolinas.
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