Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
Good morning, Greensboro.
Plato, the 14-year-old Triad tabby, returned to his Greensboro home last week after being missing for 11 years when shelter staff in Virginia rescued him from a Rocky Mount apartment complex and scanned his microchip.
Julie Hammontree, his owner, said he shows signs of aging and will have a vet checkup to help him recover — a happy reunion after a long time apart.
A fire damaged the Family Justice Center that helps those escaping domestic violence & the High Point site at 505 East Green Drive will remain open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. & continue offering essential services.
North Carolina was named the best state for business by CNBC on Thursday because of its strong economy, skilled workers, and welcoming support for companies.
State officials said this honor comes as new projects spur growth — including a JetZero factory in Greensboro set to create 14,500 jobs and an Amazon plan for new data centers that will boost the economy.
Allegacy Federal Credit Union announced Thursday it is expanding its Greensboro operations by adding 50 jobs to its Members Care operations—jobs that are expected to boost local service—company officials said.
Governor Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 193 on Wednesday because he said that allowing people with a concealed carry permit to bring guns onto private school property would make schools less safe.
He pointed to an incident at a religious school in Goldsboro where a loaded gun was left in a bathroom as a serious safety mistake.
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.
Computer Clinic at Hemphill
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Hemphill Branch Library — Free entry — Get expert tech help with your devices and online tools.
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