Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
Good morning, Greensboro.
Spectrum announced a $50,000 donation—along with 10 new laptops and a smartboard—to the Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro to boost job-readiness training for local residents.
Spectrum will host a revitalization event today at 8:30 a.m. at 628 Summit Avenue where employees and volunteers will make facility improvements and provide broadband service.
Guilford County Narcotics Task Force seized over 100 grams of fentanyl + marijuana and firearms on Monday during a search.
Carolina Theatre of Greensboro announced its CT Presents Series lineup with concerts scheduled for fall and winter.
The schedule features country singer Easton Corbin on September 5 at 7:30 p.m.—Grammy-winning 23 Skidoo and The Secret Agency on September 28 at 3:30 p.m., The String Queens on October 17, Sam Bush on October 23, Mark O’Connor’s holiday show on December 6 and the Glenn Miller Orchestra on January 30.
This spring, UNCG’s Wind Ensemble—a group of 50 music majors—toured over 1,000 miles across the South on a nine-day trip, performing in six cities, including one big show at the College Band Directors National Conference in Fort Worth—where band directors praised their work.
Guilford Creek Week runs today through June 28—offering creek cleanups, guided hikes, water tours and art activities across the county.
The event is a joint effort by local government, nonprofits and businesses to raise awareness about our waterways.
A Greensboro developer won planning board approval for a project near Friendly Center that will feature hundreds of new apartments—a boutique hotel, 50,000 square feet of shop and restaurant space and Caroll at Hobbs set to open in 2028.
Thousands of competitors are in Greensboro to compete in the World Ninja League Championship and prove their strength & agility as they aim to win medals at the event.
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.
Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
June 24-26 — Greensboro Sportsplex — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and expert coaching.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
KEYSHIA COLE - The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour
7:00-8:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate two decades of R&B hits with Keyshia Cole live in concert.
Old Dominion: How Good Is That Tour
7-10 p.m. — White Oak Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience electrifying country anthems from the chart-topping band Old Dominion.
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