Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
Good morning, Greensboro.
A Greensboro woman said her SUV caught fire on Thursday night when sunlight reflected off shiny rims to heat dry mulch, but a Walmart delivery driver who took a wrong turn called the fire department and firefighters put out the blaze by Friday morning.
Childress Vineyards in Davidson County hosted the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum exhibit (a free, interactive look at early American history) that celebrated 250 years of freedom; the display will travel to Denton from June 30 to July 1 and to Summerfield from July 7 to 15.
City leaders honored resilient small business owners (despite several downtown closures) on Tuesday at The Pyrle; officials said 10 new businesses will open soon to offer alternative shopping and dining options.
Drivers in the Triad now face gas prices surpassing $4 a gallon since March 1 due to global oil market shifts and tensions in Iran; local stations offer rewards programs to help families save a few cents per fill using apps at outlets like Harris Teeter and Shell.
Triad student Noah Dietz, a sophomore at NC School of the Arts, will perform at Carnegie Hall in New York.
His performance will showcase local talent — a milestone for Greensboro’s vibrant arts community.
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office will host a free four-week Senior Academy to teach seniors and caregivers how to spot scams.
The sessions will run in May, starting Tuesday, May 5 (10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1301 Alamance Church Road.
A Triad doctor has published a book that gives parents practical advice on improving a child's health.
The book offers realistic tips for families looking for simple, effective guidance.
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.
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.
Moonlight Bootlegger 5K
8 PM — Hagan-Stone Park — Awards for top finishers — Experience a unique night trail race under the stars.
Arnez J Live Comedy
7-10 p.m. — Comedy Zone — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious Arnez J with his infectious energy and comedic storytelling.
Family Storytime at Glenwood Branch Library
10:30-11:15 a.m. — Glenwood Library — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly stories, rhymes, and songs in an interactive session promoting early literacy skills.
Biohazard On Tour
6:30-8 p.m. — Piedmont Hall — Tickets from $62 — Experience the electrifying live performance of Sepultura in Greensboro, NC.
A Night With David Lee Roth
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary voice of Van Halen live in an electrifying performance.
IE Beast of the East Basketball Tournament
8 AM – 12 PM — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Watch exciting basketball action at the annual tournament in Greensboro.
John Legend Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening with the iconic EGOT-winning artist John Legend.
Paperhand Puppet Intervention Performance
7:30 p.m. — Salem Square — Free entry — Experience a captivating night of music and puppetry from the Paperhand Puppet Intervention.
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