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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Greensboro Police arrested Yuri Damon Johnson on Tuesday on an involuntary manslaughter charge for a December crash when he ran a red light and struck a Dodge Grand Caravan carrying Tammy Southern Nichols and a rear passenger who later died—he remains in Guilford County Jail on a 25,000-dollar bond. ABC45
- ➤ New records and videos show more details about the December 2019 death of John Neville—a Greensboro man who died in custody—and reveal that his family reached a $3 million settlement with Forsyth Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough Jr. and Forsyth County. News & Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Triad Cultural Arts Inc. is hosting a Juneteenth event to showcase African culture and history in the Triad—local residents will see exhibits that highlight the holiday’s significance. WFMY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Greensboro, demonstrators gathered outside Senator Thom Tillis' office on June 18 to protest proposed Medicaid funding cuts. Organized by Indivisible Guilford County and NC Justice Center—one of several state events—participants called for more physician support to keep Medicaid accessible. WXII 12
- ➤ The Guilford County Board of Commissioners voted on Wednesday to adopt an $847.3 million general fund budget for fiscal year 2025 to 2026 — a plan that keeps the property tax rate steady at 73.05 cents per $100 of assessed value — to fund education, public safety, and essential services. The budget allocates $499.3 million to schools and technical college and provides funds for the Family Justice Center, Camp HOPE, and additional local measures — supporting a new tax department team and opioid settlement efforts — as the fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. FOX 8
- ➤ At its Tuesday, June 17 meeting, the Greensboro City Council approved an $831 million budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year—starting July 1 and ending June 30—while keeping the property tax rate steady. The budget represents a 3.5 percent increase and funds public safety, road work, stormwater improvements and affordable housing projects across the city. Rhino Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Addison Newkirk moved from a bench role to a team leader at Greensboro Day, helping win state championships and earning praise from coach Freddy Johnson. He will attend Washington & Lee in the fall while staying an active supporter of his teammates — a sign of his growth both on and off the court. News & Record
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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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1st to 3rd Grade Info Session
Join Greensboro Montessori School for a glimpse of what happens in their multiage classrooms for first, second, and third grade students. Experience firsthand how a Montessori education prepares elementary students for confidence and success as they grow.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
June 24-26 — Greensboro Sportsplex — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and expert coaching.
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Adult Game Night
6-9 p.m. — Greensboro Sportsplex — Free — Engage in a fun evening of laser tag, roller skating, and nostalgic playground games for adults.
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Ladies R&B Kickback Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Cost info not provided — Experience an unforgettable evening of R&B music in Greensboro.
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Fireworks and Food Trucks Celebration
5:30 p.m. — Archdale Recreation Center at Creekside Park — Free entry — Enjoy delicious food from local trucks and live music leading up to a spectacular fireworks display.
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Noble Academy Arts & the Outdoors
This program is open to students in grades 2 - 6. Each week has a different theme so choose accordingly or sign up for them all! This program is open to the public.
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Noble Academy Future Ready/Life Skills Camp
This program is open to students in grades 6 - 12. Each week has a different theme so choose accordingly or sign up for them all! This program is open to the public.
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Noble Academy Arts & the Outdoors
This program is open to students in grades 2 - 6. Each week has a different theme so choose accordingly or sign up for them all! This program is open to the public.
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Greensboro Roller Derby
2:30-4:00 p.m. — Novant Health Fieldhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of roller derby as local teams battle it out on the track.
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Archers Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Hangar 1819 — Price not specified — Enjoy an evening of energetic music from Madison-based band ARCHERS, known for their captivating sound.
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