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Greensboro
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Greensboro Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and Visit High Point are celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week from May 3-9, underscoring tourism as a key economic driver that supports local jobs and visitor spending. Officials say planned events will showcase local attractions + boost community pride. YES! Weekly
- ➤ Greensboro restaurants will donate part of their profits tomorrow as part of a citywide initiative to boost local community efforts. Residents are invited to dine at participating spots to support the program. WFMY
- ➤ Boyz 2 Men'd is mentoring young men in Greensboro through a program designed to curb local violence. The initiative offers guidance and support to help steer participants toward positive futures. WFMY
- ➤ Residents near the Bywood Road and Phillips Avenue intersection raised safety concerns Tuesday about speeding drivers risking a serious accident; they noted that even pedestrians using the crosswalk feel unsafe and hope the city installs speed bumps soon. ABC45
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A video from the High Point fire department shows heavy smoke + billowing from the Future Foam plant fire on Tuesday, May 5. WFMY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The second annual GSO STEMFest will take place on May 23 in Greensboro as local leaders from the Chamber and Honda Aircraft share plans to boost STEM learning and workforce development. Attendees will experience interactive exhibits and talks that connect education with career paths. WFMY
- ➤ Naima Blakely will graduate from UNCG this spring with a double major in Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies and Philosophy while balancing motherhood, full-time work, and caregiving. She leads a switchboard at Cone Health and mentors youth through The Fisher Projects — experiences that fuel her plans to serve the community. UNCG
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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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Art&Craft Pop-Up Show
8 AM-6 PM — Barber Park — Free admission — Dive into creativity with unique handmade art and crafts at this pop-up show.
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Los Tigres del Norte Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — VIP package buyers will receive important show details via email — Experience the legendary sounds of Los Tigres del Norte live in Greensboro.
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Nate Bargatze Live
7-10 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket information available — Enjoy a night of clean and relatable comedy from the beloved stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze.
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