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Greensboro
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greensboro firefighters held a light tribute today to honor fallen colleagues and remember the sacrifices made in service. The event took place at a local station to show respect for their legacy. News & Record
- ➤ WFMY News 2 viewers shared photos to honor meteorologist Ed Matthews as he nears retirement; the station invites locals to send their images to 336-379-5775. WFMY
- ➤ More than 50 local restaurants joined the Serving Greensboro Together initiative, donating a portion of sales to support a community kitchen fighting food insecurity in Greensboro. The donation drive is expected to provide valuable food assistance for residents in need. WFMY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lumentum posted signage in Greensboro to show plans for its new manufacturing facility coming in 2028; the project was announced last month. WFMY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, enjoy the TowneBank Summer Concert Series at First National Bank Field (with Chairmen of the Board); later, attend a Maker’s Market on Friday at Greensboro Cultural Center and a mobile screening of The Wizard of Oz at Tanglewood Park on Saturday, with additional music events planned later this week. YES! Weekly
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, a GasBuddy report shows several NC gas stations offer low fuel prices, including a Greensboro Costco selling gas at about $3.41 per gallon. Drivers should check the fine print+membership requirements as prices may change quickly. Rhino Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Councilmember Jim Westmoreland and local experts began removing ivy from oak trees on a school campus, enlisting the JES Garden Club and church volunteers (with tools donated by Lowe’s) to protect the trees. Students learned about invasive plants during the cleanup and will continue monitoring the vines. YES! Weekly
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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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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.
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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.
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Biohazard On Tour
6:30-8 p.m. — Piedmont Hall — Tickets from $62 — Experience the electrifying live performance of Sepultura in Greensboro, NC.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Drink and Draw at Hemphill
6-8 p.m. — Hemphill Branch Library — Free — Gather with fellow artists for an evening of creativity and conversation over tea and coffee.
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~ Thomas Jefferson
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