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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Greensboro police identified three suspects (Jaylen Sawyer, Traevon Wilson, and Markese Taliaferro) in connection with the 2024 Culture Lounge shooting that left two dead and one injured; Sawyer faces charges including first-degree murder, Wilson admitted to driving him away and had his bond raised to $3 million, and Taliaferro was later killed in a related drive-by shooting. ABC45
- ➤ A Greensboro man named Sean Smith, 29, was arrested after he allegedly tried to strangle an Uber driver with a seatbelt on May 3 and attacked a security officer when the driver stopped at a bus center—he faces multiple assault charges and posted secured bonds on May 19. FOX 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jose Analco Ramirez, a Greensboro man, bought a $20 scratch-off ticket at Circle K on New Garden Road and later won the NC Education Lottery’s $2 million top prize—he chose a lump sum of $1.2 million, received $861,006 after taxes, and said he plans to invest his winnings and possibly start a business. WFMY
- ➤ Leslie Loyd worked with MBA students from the Bryan School to build a database that shows which local nonprofits and businesses are donating food and details pickup times and locations. The project collected research from three community partners (including a restaurant franchise with untapped locations) to address gaps in Guilford County’s food distribution. UNCG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a Salisbury roundtable, Congressman Addison McDowell vowed to fight the fentanyl crisis after losing his brother to an overdose—lawmakers, prosecutors and grieving families demanded tougher laws and better coordination as Barbara Walsh shared how her daughter died from a water bottle containing eight nanograms of fentanyl. WFMY
- ➤ The state now offers Saturday walk-in DMV services at 20 offices starting today until Aug 23—excluding June 28 and July 5—and customers can handle driver's license renewals, ID card orders, address changes, REAL ID issuances and road tests. The Greensboro office at 2391 Coliseum Blvd is open from 8 a.m. to noon with no appointment necessary. WXII 12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Cleveland Clinic reports that over 300,000 breast implant procedures are performed in the U.S. each year and finds that implants may interfere with echocardiograms used to diagnose heart disease in women—possibly leading to more invasive tests with negative results. Greensboro hypertension specialist Dr. Veita Bland advises women with implants to get regular maintenance exams to detect issues early. Carolina Peacemaker
SPORTS NEWS
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World Promenade
1-5 p.m. — Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden — Free entry — Explore diverse vendors and performances in a beautiful garden setting.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Marc Martel: One Vision of Queen
8:00–9:30 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unforgettable music of Queen performed by the incredible Marc Martel.
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Open House at 1420 Burnetts Chapel Rd
5-7 p.m. — 1420 Burnetts Chapel Rd — $795,000 — Explore a beautifully designed home featuring solar panels and serene grounds with fruit trees.
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