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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The HOPE Center will reopen next week on West Gate City Boulevard with new hours—open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon—after a generous donation helped address previous funding issues. Tiny House Community Development will request matching funds from the city and county while area churches will provide Friday dinners and Saturday breakfast. WFMY
- ➤ WFMY News 2 Shred-A-Thon will be held on Monday, May 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Greensboro Coliseum, where community members may bring up to 3 boxes or bags of documents to securely shred personal information for identity theft protection — only personal documents like bank statements and bills will be accepted. WFMY
- ➤ After a Town Council meeting on April 15, Parks and Recreation Director Scott Coakley secured approval to replace aging golf carts at Jamestown Park Golf Course with new Yamaha models featuring lithium batteries, GPS, and phone chargers to save over $10,000 a year, while also presenting a quarterly report that showed a strong March recovery and a proposed 20 percent discount on facility rentals for Jamestown residents — a move aimed at keeping the course competitive with nearby alternatives. YES! Weekly
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Local criminal defense attorney Georgia Nixon from High Point was featured on A&E’s 'Accused: Guilty or Innocent?' where she discussed defending Bianca Perez, charged with second-degree murder after a fatal scuffle in 2021—her role in a five-day trial in April 2024 is highlighted on the series that aired April 17. YES! Weekly
- ➤ A pedestrian was fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash on US 29—police later identified him as 26-year-old Victor Guillermo Jimenez-Rodriguez and believe a Mercedes was involved. WFMY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The NC Folk Festival will launch the Local Folk GSO Summer Tour in Greensboro on May 2 and continue until September 13—this series will feature established and emerging artists with a kickoff event at Natty Greene's. WFMY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jyesha McKinney, a first-generation UNCG student, will cross the stage next week as she graduates with a nursing degree after leading student government and serving as sorority president—she will begin a one-year residency at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Her sister now attends UNCG, continuing a new family tradition. UNCG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina Governor Josh Stein spoke on Wednesday at the Smart Start Conference in Greensboro to stress the role of child care and early education—he said stronger early learning will boost the local future. WFMY
- ➤ The New Arrivals Institute in Greensboro lost a $300,000 federal grant today when the Department of Government Efficiency abruptly ended support via an email from the Department of Homeland Security—this cut forces the institute to reduce its citizenship classes, legal services, and other vital supports for refugees and legal immigrants. Other agencies under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program are preparing for more cuts as local clients face harder challenges in securing citizenship. ABC45
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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!
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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!
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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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Two-Year-Old Open House
Greensboro Day School invites families to explore its premier two-year-old preschool program at an upcoming Open House. Attendees will meet expert teachers who nurture the school’s youngest Bengals through a rich academic experience grounded in discovery, play, and joyful learning.
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Cake Tasting Tour with Audretta's 411
3-8 p.m. — Four Seasons Town Centre — Ticket prices vary — Indulge in a delightful journey tasting cakes across five locations in Greensboro.
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GTS Gift & Jewelry Show
May 16-18 — Greensboro Coliseum Complex — Check event website for costs — Explore the top trade show for high-quality jewelry, apparel, and seaside gifts in a professional atmosphere.
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