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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Greensboro officials approved a permit in late May to build a new Marriott StudioRes hotel with 124 rooms at 605 Guilford College Road next to Top Golf—costing just over $11 million. The hotel will offer in-room kitchens, a workout room, and laundry facilities while plans for an entertainment center from Main Event Entertainment are also moving forward. WFMY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Larry Burton, a 74-year-old man with dementia, disappeared from a Greensboro care facility near the 1200 block of Moody Street on July 2 and police say that about 50 to 100 volunteers have searched for him— a search is scheduled at 816 South Elm Street on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. ABC45
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Triad farmers have experienced heavy flooding that affected their fields (much of the water is drying up this morning). WFMY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Low-income homeowners in Greensboro who had higher property taxes in 2024 compared to 2021 and earn $54,800 or less may get tax assistance — they must apply online by Oct. 31 on a first-come basis. FOX 8
- ➤ Recent weeks have put Greensboro in the spotlight as the SBI reviewed a City Council representative and former City Attorney Chuck Watts whose work for Cyberlux was questioned while the DOJ indicted a CEO for rigging a bid. On July 14, city officials released a draft separation agreement for Watts—showing efforts to address these issues as investigations continue. YES! Weekly
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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Book Babies at Kathleen Clay
10:00 – 10:30 AM — Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch — Free — Enjoy lap songs, short books, and rhymes for infants aged 0 to 18 months.
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2025 Wyndham Championship
Thu, Jul 31 – Sun, Aug 3 — Sedgefield Country Club — Tickets available — Experience top-tier golf at the Wyndham Championship, featuring prominent players and an exciting tournament atmosphere.
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First Friday Storytimes
10:00–11:00 a.m. — Woven Works Park — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories and songs for children in a vibrant park setting.
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