Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
Good morning, Greensboro.
Downtown Greenway, a 4-mile loop linking eight neighborhoods and local trails, officially opened today after 25 years and a $54 million investment.
Community members, city leaders, and visitors celebrated the ribbon cutting at Guilford Avenue, and the project is poised to spark further economic development + enhance community connectivity.
A dump truck at a construction site in the 4700 block of New Walkertown Road pulled down cable lines and poles at 1 p.m. yesterday.
AT&T and Spectrum responded to repair the damage and officials closed the area for safety.
In March, the Triad region's jobless rate fell to 3.6%, with businesses remaining cautious amid slowing economic growth and policy uncertainty, according to Mark Vitner of Piedmont Crescent Capital.
On May 19, WSSU mentors held a farewell celebration at Cook Literacy Model School to mark the four-year mentoring program before Cook closes — activities included basketball word games and poetry, and the program will move to North Hills Elementary next year.
The Guilford County Sheriff's Office held a memorial service in Greensboro to honor 27 fallen officers (family, friends, and loved ones were present).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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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