Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
Good morning, Greensboro.
All lanes on US 29 South near East Market Street remain closed from a crash that occurred Thursday morning and police are investigating the collision — emergency vehicles block the road and cause heavy traffic.
A crash involving a semi truck closed US 29 South at E Market Street in Greensboro, causing a traffic backup.
Two men were injured in a shooting on Summit Avenue last night—one was taken to a hospital by ambulance while the other drove in himself—and police are investigating the incident.
Late Wednesday night, Greensboro Police responded to an assault on the 3500 block of Summit Avenue and found a victim who was hospitalized for further evaluation—police are investigating the incident.
Greensboro City Council announced on July 1 that City Attorney Chuck Watts retired immediately after six years of service — he led the legal office through challenges like COVID-19 and civil unrest.
The Council will soon name an interim replacement.
Boston Gilmer, 13, from Greensboro Day School, and Brianna Hood, 9, from Northern Guilford Elementary will travel to Washington, D.C. on July 7 for the T1D Children’s Congress + they will join 170 kids to meet with Congress members and share their experiences to support diabetes research funding.
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.
Sal Vulcano Live Comedy Show
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian and 'Impractical Jokers' star Sal Vulcano.
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