Good morning, Greensboro.

Guilford County Parks invites the community to kick off Independence Day celebrations with its largest fireworks display at Northeast Park in Gibsonville on July 3.

Family-friendly activities start at 4 p.m.—including carnival rides, mini-golf and food trucks—followed by a Band of Oz performance at 6 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m., with admission set at $10 per car and $1 for walk-ups.

Guilford County authorities charged Saadia Marie-Denise Owen—a teacher at Southern Guilford Middle School—with two felony counts for trafficking fentanyl and maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances after a drug bust on June 27 seized about 1,250 grams, and she remains in custody on a $3 million bond.

Greensboro police said teen crime data show that positive reinforcement—community engagement is vital to lowering offenses as they encourage more local involvement in prevention efforts.

State fire marshal Brian Taylor warned locals to be cautious with fireworks and the extreme heat expected during July 4 celebrations; officials explained that past data shows many emergency visits from fireworks mishaps and advised staying cool, keeping hydrated, and letting professionals handle fireworks—steps that will help prevent injuries.

More than 400 Greensboro residents elected five new leaders for the International Advisory Committee during an election at Hester Park on June 21, coinciding with World Refugee Day.

The five leaders represent Sudan, Mexico, USA/Iran, Peru, and Afghanistan and will serve a two-year term—promising to enhance support for the city’s international community.

Several top youth track and field athletes competed in the Adidas Nationals last weekend at the Marcus T.

Johnson Track Complex on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University—classified as National Elite, Freshman Elite, or state qualifiers—to showcase their skills.

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.

Matness Wrestling Camp at Ragsdale High School

Camp is July 23-26 — Ragsdale High School — Registration fee applies — Train hard and compete in a sanctioned USA Wrestling Tournament at the end.

The Poetry Field Trip

10 a.m.–11:30 p.m. — Greensboro Cultural Center — $10 — A creative event focused on empowering youth through poetry and live music.