Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
Good morning, Greensboro.
Greensboro Urban Ministry has opened cooling sites to help people stay safe during very high heat and teamed up with four churches — including Guilford Park Presbyterian—to offer shelter, water and social services.
The nonprofit will keep its doors open all year to meet the growing need as temperatures rise.
Today, the Greensboro Fire Department hosts Camp Spark, a five-day camp that teaches female empowerment, leadership and basic firefighting skills to young women.
Campers build confidence and learn teamwork as instructors take extra measures to keep everyone cool—ensuring a safe and focused experience.
State lawmakers have set aside $450 million for the JetZero project—funds that will support building a new manufacturing plant at Piedmont Triad International Airport where JetZero will create at least 14,560 jobs and make a $4.7 billion capital investment over 10 years.
The state funding will pay for land improvements and infrastructure work needed to launch the project.
Police responded to a Friday night shooting outside FireHouse TapRoom in Archdale and found 31-year-old Chad Ryan Senters with gunshot wounds who was taken to Moses Cone Hospital in critical condition—authorities charged 26-year-old James Austin Monahan from Greensboro with assault with a deadly weapon intended to kill and set his bond at $500,000 as the investigation continues.
Brandy and Monica will headline a new tour that will bring them to First Horizon Coliseum on November 1, after the tour kicks off in Cincinnati on October 15.
The tour — which stops in the Midwest and South and features Grammy winners Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts — celebrates their hit and lasting legacy.
Today, the Triad will face record heat with temperatures near the upper 90s and a heat index topping 105—scattered thunderstorms may develop in the early afternoon with stronger downbursts later possibly causing wind damage and localized flooding, and meteorologists expect the best severe weather chance between 4 p.m. and midnight.
City officials will hold a community open house on June 26 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Depot Waiting Room on E.
Washington St. in downtown Greensboro to discuss the Road to 10,000 initiative—an effort to add 10,000 new housing units by 2030—and invite residents to give feedback to city staff.
Former UNCG (University of North Carolina Greensboro) women's tennis player Alexandra Dodashev accepted an offer to continue her college tennis career and pursue a master's degree in England (UK) this fall.
She will join a top-level program known for its strong sporting culture and athlete development.
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 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.
The Fleet Feet Pickle Relay
11 a.m. — Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC — Registration required — Gear up for an exciting week of friendly competition in this fun relay run.
Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Ball Handling Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Greensboro Sportsplex — Cost info not provided — Enhance your basketball skills with elite coaching and drills to improve shooting and ball handling.
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