Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
Good morning, Greensboro.
On Sunday, a man died and a woman was injured in a Greensboro shooting+police said investigators have not disclosed any motive or suspect.
The Ivy Hands Foundation Golf Tournament—set for May 31—will raise money for student scholarships.
UNCG launched Season 4 of Follow Me which shows videos of student advocates working to help others.
The series featured Amber Fairchild who removed invasive plants and ran for SGA president — Malcolm Johnson and Natalia Fagundez who started a health club and secured a teaching job supported their peers.
David Churchill will be appointed as the new Guilford County Clerk of Court when current clerk Lisa Johnson-Tonkins becomes a Superior Court judge next month.
Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Stuart Albright announced the change on April 28 — noting that Churchill’s past service from 1998 to 2014 and his work as an assistant public defender and district attorney give him strong experience.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned Greensboro residents to stop using the Inse S6P Pro and Inse S6T vacuums because their lithium-ion batteries have caused nearly two dozen reports of overheating and at least 10 fires.
The vacuums were sold on Amazon from May 2020 to January 2025, and customers must follow local hazardous waste rules for disposing of them — staying safe until a manufacturer recall is issued.
Local farms in the Triad have overcome a shortage of strawberry starter plants caused by the fungal disease NEO-P in September and are set for a busy season.
Mayghan Watson—owner of The Farm in Dobson—says strawberry picking will start on May 10 for three weekends as visitors enjoy over two acres of berries.
At Bowman Gray Stadium Saturday night, Jason Myers won the second 25-lap Modified race for his 42nd career win — while Brandon Ward, the 2023 points champion, took the first Modified race.
In the Sportsman Division, Zack Ore led all 20 laps to win the first race and Dylan Ward won the second, and NASCAR suspended Justin Alverson for one week after a post-race fight.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Greensboro Startup Week
Startup Week brings founders and VCs from around the state to Greensboro for four days of free sessions, entrepreneurial training, networking, and lessons from entrepreneurs who've raised millions of dollars. Come learn how to start the Triad's next billion dollar company!
North Carolina Trade Show Luncheon
Noon - 2 p.m. — Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons — Cost based on organization membership — Connect with industry professionals in the Multifamily Affordable Housing Management business.
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