Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
Good morning, Greensboro.
A record 20 chief executives with ties to the Triad in healthcare and nonprofit groups and 18 corporate leaders earned pay in the eight figures, with some earning over $20 million in fiscal 2024 due to large stock awards — boards say high pay helps keep top talent while critics push for tougher rules. This trend points to growing debate over how corporate boards set compensation against a backdrop of rising share repurchases and performance-based pay.
Authorities deployed a SWAT team at a house on Lord Jeff Drive in Greensboro — they are investigating the large police presence and seeking details about the situation.
A Greensboro man and a Brown Summit teen were charged with attempted murder, weapons offenses, and other counts after Myrtle Beach officers were shot at during a pursuit of a suspect in a stolen vehicle on Thursday morning; four people were arrested and two released to state custody—no officers were injured.
North Carolina officially recognized Greensboro’s historic L.
Richardson Memorial Hospital—the last racially segregated hospital in the state—by unveiling a marker at S. Benbow and McConnell Roads, where former staff and patients recalled the hospital’s vital role in serving African Americans during segregation.
Dr. Bland, a Greensboro physician, says inflammation can raise heart disease risk and that poor diet, stress and lack of sleep make it worse—factors that start early in life.
He advises asking a healthcare provider about tests like HS-CRP and making healthy lifestyle changes—such as eating well and getting enough sleep—to help reduce this risk.
Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe in Greensboro will open its 2025 season tomorrow with fresh food options, park enhancements + special events celebrating its feature on the new Greensboro Monopoly board; the park expects tens of thousands of guests this summer.
Dudley High School Panthers won both the women's and men's NCHSAA 3A track and field championships today as the women's team earned its third straight title and ninth overall while Jalee Brown set new records in the 100- and 200-meter dashes.
The men's team claimed their second consecutive title led by Le’Ezra Brown who repeated as Most Outstanding Performer by breaking his own meet record in the 110-meter hurdles—boosting the school’s strong track legacy.
Virtual Tour of Senior Living
9 AM - 7 PM — Morningview at Irving Park — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living options with a focus on exceptional care and community activities.
USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Series
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Greensboro Coliseum — Registration required — Compete on the path to nationals in this exciting pickleball tournament.
World Promenade
1-5 p.m. — Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden — Free entry — Explore diverse vendors and performances in a beautiful garden setting.
Bailazo Tropical with Los Karkik's and More
9 p.m. — ENIGMA GREENSBORO — Tickets available — Experience an exciting evening of tropical music and fun with Los Karkik's.
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
5:30-7 p.m. — Lindley Boxing Club — Free entry — Engage with local parks and recreation discussions and connect with community leaders.
The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs Live Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — Grapes and Grains Tavern — Cost unknown — Enjoy a night of folk and Americana tunes from the talented duo Kendra and Zack Harding.
Nepathya Concert
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Piedmont Hall — Ticket price not specified — Enjoy a night of engaging Nepali music with the iconic band Nepathya.
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra Concert
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an afternoon of orchestral music in a premier venue.
Rock 101 Camp
9 AM – 2 PM — School of Rock Greensboro — No cost info provided — Beginners aged 7-12 can discover their musical talents through fun activities and end with a concert.
Chris Stapleton Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Chris Stapleton live on stage.
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