Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
Good morning, Greensboro.
Emergency crews in Alamance County rescued people stranded by floodwaters from Tropical Storm Chantal for more than 14 hours—starting with a call at 6:26 p.m. Sunday and continuing into Monday morning while teams from Greensboro and nearby departments aided evacuations and pet rescues.
WFMY News 2 explains that residents should never pay in cash or upfront for storm repairs—this advice aims to help prevent scams during cleanup and repair work.
Police and state troopers are searching the area near North Elm Street after Graham police ended a chase of a red Dodge Charger on I-40 North that later crashed in front of the Greensboro Specialty Surgical Center— the suspect fled and the car was towed away.
Creative Greensboro and Elijah Motley will present Café 808, an innovative dance performance blending street dance and immersive theater styles at the Hyers from July 20 to August 17—final shows are set for August 8—9 and 15—16 at the Stephen D.
Hyers Theatre.
Klimb Jobs is hosting a free career fair for Caesars Virginia today at the Bryan Park Conference and Enrichment Center at 6275 Bryan Park Road in Browns Summit.
The event is part of a national initiative to connect 2,025 people with jobs in 2025 + it will feature on-the-spot interviews and job offers for over 100 positions.
Greensboro schools are using traffic cameras under a new North Carolina law that authorizes a potential $250 civil penalty per violation (without adding insurance points).
Will Winston reported the measure aims to update traffic enforcement near school areas.
North Carolina A&T men's basketball will face Hampton University in the 2026 NBA HBCU Classic during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles—set from February 13—15.
The Coastal Athletic Association said the game will highlight a historic rivalry between the two schools.
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.
Hector Acosta Live
11:30 PM – 1:00 AM — THE GRAND GSO — Tickets from $99 — Enjoy a night of Latin music with the talented Hector Acosta in Greensboro.
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