Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of June.
Good morning, Greensboro.
A water main break has shut down GTCC & eight local businesses off Wendover Avenue as crews work to restore service amid traffic delays.
Metal Supermarkets in Greensboro provides custom metal cuts for customers who need specific dimensions (two to three inches) says Director Hari Modi.
The store continues tailoring orders to meet local demand.
JetZero held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at PTI Airport in Greensboro on Monday, June 15.
The event marks a key milestone for the company & boosts local business development.
In observance of Juneteenth, most City offices will be closed Friday, June 19, and residents should plan for trash and recycling pickups shifted to Thursday and Wednesday respectively.
Key services like parks, transit, and the Ecoflo site remain open, though the landfill and several cultural centers will also be closed.
Greensboro is building more than 3000 new homes, including nearly 2000 apartments, a dozen duplexes, and over 500 single-family homes and townhomes, to meet housing needs as JetZero jobs come.
Samuel Hunter said the city is on track to reach 10K homes by 2030 and offers down-payment assistance programs.
The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup by defeating the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday, June 14, ending a 20-year wait, and fans now await a championship parade in Raleigh with details to be announced soon.
Darius Rucker Concert
7-10 p.m. — White Oak Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of country music with Darius Rucker at a premier venue in Greensboro.
Elmo's Got the Moves
6-9 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the delightful world of Sesame Street live in Greensboro for family fun.
Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp
5-8 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket required — Experience a unique blend of stand-up and live music reminiscent of summer camp vibes.
Ben Bankas Live
7-10 p.m. — Comedy Zone — Ticketed event — Experience the comedic talent of Ben Bankas, a rising star performing his sharp humor in Greensboro.
YMCA National Gymnastics Championship
3-7 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of gymnastics at its finest during the national championship.
Fireworks and Food Trucks Celebration
6 p.m. — Archdale Recreation Center at Creekside Park — Free entry — Enjoy delicious food from local trucks while soaking up the sounds of live music before the fireworks light up the night sky.
The Gathering 2026: The Homecoming
6 p.m.-10 p.m. — Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons — Refunds available up to 7 days before the event — Celebrate the roots of Global United Fellowship with community and collaboration.
Tobacco Road FC vs North Carolina Fusion
7-9 p.m. — Macpherson Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling USL League Two matchup between Tobacco Road and the North Carolina Fusion.
Free Greensboro Rockstar Connect Networking Event
6-8 p.m. — The Upper Deck Kitchen & Cocktails — Free entry — Build authentic relationships and discover shared passions in a relaxed networking environment.
Air Supply Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets range from $87 to $712 — Enjoy a night of classic hits from the legendary duo Air Supply.
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