Daily
Greensboro
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ FOX8 newsroom anchor Neill McNeill, who worked at the High Point station for 43 years, announced his retirement. He said it felt like the right time to step away from a long career in broadcasting. News & Record
- ➤ North Carolina Railroad will trim trees along its rail corridors this week, so you may see helicopters with saws near Dudley Street in Greensboro — Burlington officials say railroad crossings will not be impacted. WFMY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk Southern is using helicopters with dangling saws to trim trees along railroads in the Triad — a move to clear vegetation and maintain safe rail operations. WFMY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A fox attacked three people near the Kerner Mill Greenway in Kernersville on May 14 and later tested positive for rabies, Forsyth County officials reported — residents are advised to be cautious. ABC45
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ WFMY News 2’s Tanya Rivera explained that upcoming water rate increases will raise Greensboro residents’ bills, though the report did not specify when the changes will take effect. Consumers should prepare for higher water costs in the near future. WFMY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Guilford County Schools face rising costs despite declining enrollment as the county manager proposes adding $25 million for operating support and $33.5 million for debt service in the fiscal 2026-2027 budget to address expenses from aging facilities and labor; the plan anticipates future population growth. Rhino Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Paramedics in Guilford County will launch a new whole blood program on June 2 that lets them treat trauma patients before hospital arrival, in partnership with Cone Health's blood bank. The training for 40 responders has lasted nearly two years + community members are encouraged to donate blood. WXII 12
- ➤ Scientists have found that light, loose clothing can help you stay cool on hot days — a finding that may guide residents in choosing breathable fabrics to beat Greensboro’s rising heat. WFMY
- ➤ Personal trainer Bradley Huff of Cone Health Sagewell Health & Fitness explains the benefits of medical fitness — highlighting how tailored exercise programs enhance overall well-being. WFMY
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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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Hooliganz Car Show at Bon-Bon Wings & Grill
11 AM – 2 PM — Bon-Bon Wings & Grill — Free entry — Enter the world of automotive passion with car enthusiasts and enjoy a community-centric car cruise.
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Greensboro Rockstar Connect Networking Event
6-8 p.m. — The Upper Deck Kitchen & Cocktails — Free entry — Connect with locals over laughs and stories to build your community.
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Game Day at Angelina's
1-3 p.m. — Angelinas Teas — Free entry — Enjoy a gathering of tea, games, and geek culture.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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