Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
Good morning, Greensboro.
2 The Rescue announced Baxter is available for adoption and urges local residents to give him a loving home.
A portion of Summit Avenue between Cherry Lane and Cody Street was closed due to an ongoing investigation—officials have not released details about the case.
North Carolina will receive up to $23 million from a nationwide $720 million settlement with eight opioid drug makers, as Attorney General Jeff Jackson said.
The state will allocate 85% of the funds to local governments to help address the opioid crisis and requires counties and large municipalities to sign on within the next three months—steps to ensure companies face limits on opioid marketing.
North Carolina lawmakers signed a Medicaid work requirement law on July 7 that mandates able-bodied adults in Medicaid expansion to complete 80 hours of paid work+job training+community service each month, a rule set to begin in January 2027 that could cut nearly 38% of enrollees statewide, including about 48,000 in the Triad. The law also expands telehealth services, preserves 12-month postpartum coverage for women, and introduces a new Medicaid plan for children and young adults while opponents warn that increased paperwork may lead many vulnerable enrollees to lose coverage.
Josh Hammond from Wesleyan Christian Academy is projected to be a first-round MLB draft pick today — his family waits to hear his name from one of the 30 teams.
His father Joey recalled that Hammond’s talent was clear as early as age 8 and said he now focuses solely on field play to boost his draft prospects.
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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