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Greensboro
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown Greenway officially opens Saturday, May 16 at Cairn’s Course from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. where residents can enjoy live music+ family activities during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks beginning at noon. WFMY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Nate Bargatze will bring his Big Dumb Eyes World Tour to First Horizon Coliseum on May 31 at 7:00 p.m. in Greensboro; tickets are available & the show is expected to draw large crowds. WXII 12
- ➤ JOURNEY will make its final Greensboro stop on May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at First Horizon Coliseum as part of its Final Frontier Tour 2026. Fans can expect hits like Don't Stop Believin' and Any Way You Want It. WXII 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two GCS middle schools competed in a national quiz bowl championship on Sunday amid 1,300 schools — Perdue said he was pleased with their performance. News & Record
- ➤ Anna Essma of Girl Scout Troop 2876 in Guilford County earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for her Student Success Series, a project offering video lessons that teach fifth graders key organization and study skills for middle school. YES! Weekly
- ➤ HPU President Dr. Nido Qubein spoke with Manning Franks on WFMY News 2 — describing how his dedication led him to achieve his American Dream and offering local inspiration. WFMY
- ➤ UNCG student Christian Bartney showcased his talents at the School of Theatre Industry Showcase at the UNCG Auditorium by singing a gospel song. He is booked for summer work with Wagon Wheel Theatre and aims to spend two-to-three years in New York before launching a charter school for college readiness. UNCG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina health officials are monitoring a hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius after a local resident was evacuated to a quarantine unit; remaining U.S. passengers will be observed for 42+ days, and no cases have been reported in the state. ABC45
- ➤ Guilford County health officials met Monday to review infant mortality data from 2024 and 2025 while discussing ways to reduce premature deaths and racial disparities. They plan to improve data collection and forge partnerships with hospitals+community groups to develop targeted neighborhood solutions. ABC45
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Two Greensboro homeowners faced builder issues when heavy rains flooded one yard and an air conditioner blocked a patio; local advocates intervened — prompting storm drain cleaning and a unit relocation that restored both outdoor spaces. WFMY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WWE Raw will take place on May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, featuring wrestlers like CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and The Usos (including Becky Lynch, Stephanie Vaquer, and others). WXII 12
- ➤ FISU officials are touring Triad sports venues with a media event at First Horizon Greensboro Coliseum to plan for the 2029 Summer World University Games. The games are set for July 11 — 22, marking the first U.S. summer event since 1993. WXII 12
- ➤ The UNCG softball team is set to play No. 6 Clemson in the Athens Regional on Friday, May 15 at 4:30 p.m. at Jack Turner Softball Stadium on the UGA campus. The Spartans earned an automatic bid after winning the SoCon Championship — marking their eighth NCAA Tournament appearance. UNCG
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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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Career Fair & Networking Event
10 AM – 4 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Greensboro — Free entry — Connect with top employers and professionals to unlock new career opportunities.
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"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder Tour
8:00 – 9:30 PM — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket purchase required — Experience the hilarious musical parodies of "Weird Al" Yankovic live in Greensboro.
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