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Greensboro
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials will hold a community meeting on Thursday, May 28, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer to explain updates on a $75,000 Civil Rights grant project for preserving local history, including plans to nominate the church and Gillespie Golf Course as historic sites. Rhino Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ WFMY News 2's reporter (Amber Lake) spent weeks seeking answers from Neese's Sausage on its operations, as the company has yet to respond to concerns raised by local customers. WFMY
- ➤ Downtown Greensboro Inc. launched Boro Bucks—a digital gift card program available in amounts from $5 to $500 that can be used at over 50 local businesses—to give residents and visitors an easy way to shop local. Payments process the same day and cards never expire. Rhino Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters is on view at Weatherspoon Art Museum’s 2nd Floor Bob and Lissa Shelley McDowell Gallery from Feb. 14 to Aug. 1 — organized by the Mississippi Museum of Art, it displays 24 quilts and 2 portraits preserving Black heritage. Carolina Peacemaker
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina Forest Service lifts the statewide burn ban today at 8 a.m., ending restrictions imposed on March 28 due to hazardous fire conditions; counties including those in the Piedmont Triad are affected. WXII 12
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Car insurance rates have been rising, and Consumer Reports advises drivers to use an independent agent for price comparisons before opting for higher deductibles, bundling policies, or using driving monitoring (to help reduce premiums). Policyholders should also update coverage when life changes occur. WFMY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Guilford County Board of Education sent Superintendent Oakley’s 2026-27 budget recommendation to county commissioners with the county manager set to present a proposal May 21 and a public hearing scheduled for June 4; the board urged state lawmakers to pass an appropriations bill. WFMY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The spring 2026 Leapfrog Group report shows that the Big 3 Triad hospitals maintained B patient safety grades, with no changes from previous evaluations. Local care facilities continue to deliver consistent performance as highlighted in the report. News & Record
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local florist Just Priceless in High Point says there is still time to order Mother's Day bouquets. Shop owner Sami Price advises customers to order online or visit before 4 p.m. this Saturday to pick custom arrangements for Sunday. WXII 12
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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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