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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At about 12:31 a.m. on Friday, first responders in Greensboro found that an impaired driver struck two people changing a tire on US 29—killing one and leaving another with life-threatening injuries—while the driver, Robert Lynn Faison Jr., was charged with DWI, failing to maintain lane control, failing to reduce speed, felony serious injury by vehicle and felony death by vehicle. FOX 8
- ➤ Deputies with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21-year-old Kishan Kumar Singh, an international student from India, after he pretended to be a law enforcement officer to scam an elderly woman in Stokesdale—he was charged with fraud and elder abuse—and the investigation remains ongoing. ABC45
- ➤ On Thursday, a 78-year-old Stokesdale woman reported receiving scam calls from people claiming to be federal agents who said her bank accounts were compromised and pressured her to withdraw a large sum, and deputies arrested 21-year-old Kishan Singh (from India, living on a student visa in Cincinnati) when he came to her home with a package (bond set at $1 million); the investigation is ongoing. WXII 12
- ➤ On May 2, Archdale man Earl David Rivers, 50, was arrested and charged with six counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor—he allegedly distributed images and videos of underage girls electronically after investigators received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and the investigation remains ongoing. FOX 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Smithsonian clarified that claims of removing Greensboro’s original lunch counter and stools from the 1960 sit-ins are false—these key artifacts remain on display in the National Museum of American History and the interactive exhibit at the National Museum of African American History. The historic counter is also viewable at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in downtown Greensboro. Carolina Peacemaker
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Zion Turner, a Greensboro native in UNCG's Integrative Community Studies program, is set to graduate on May 8 and plans to turn his love of technology into a way to help local people — he is preparing to start a potential job at Core Technology while gaining confidence through hands-on classes and esports. UNCG
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Geeksboro Market
10 AM – 12 PM — Dragon's Hoard — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with local fans, artists, crafters, and vendors at this vibrant community market.
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