Good morning, Greensboro.

YES! Weekly won six press awards including three in advertising+ three in editorial categories from entries judged between April 2025 and March 2026, while Jamestown News earned a feature writing award in the Triad; the wins reflect strong local journalism.

The North Carolina Folk Festival will take place in Greensboro from Sept.

18 — 20 with headline performances by R&B group St. Paul and The Broken Bones on Friday, award winning band The Roots on Saturday, and singer Molly Tuttle on Sunday.

North Carolina A&T cut the ribbon on the new Bluford Residence Hall on Thursday morning; the $64 million building will house 405 students beginning August 15 and offers suite-style units, study rooms, a gaming room, full kitchens, and shared community spaces.

University leaders say the hall addresses growing on-campus housing demand.

Brothers Kevin and Kyle Hilliard are hosting a five-day Game and Design Innovation Lab for Guilford County middle schoolers that began Monday and ends today, offering hands-on training in game design, engineering + user experience + research.

Students will present their projects when the camp concludes.

UNCG School of Nursing is boosting male enrollment by sharing inspiring student journeys and challenging old nursing stereotypes.

Current programs have reached 213 male students (87 in prelicensure tracks) as recruitment expands to ease the national shortage.

The North Carolina General Assembly set an 8 percent raise for teacher salaries, well above the 3 percent originally expected by school boards.

Local districts will seek ways to cover the extra cost as they adjust their budgets.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality classified eight counties, including Guilford, in exceptional drought based on data from July 7–14, and local water systems are following water conservation measures.

UNCG researchers are testing methods to save honeybees from deadly parasites, while local beekeeper Ali Iyoob says staying ahead is key because the mites are always changing.

North Carolina health officials urged residents to wash fresh produce thoroughly after Cyclospora cases climbed statewide to 307, including two in Guilford County, and they advised using running water to rinse fruits and vegetables before eating.

Gracie Abrams Album Release Party

3-5 p.m. — Dictator Records — RSVP encouraged — Celebrate the release of Gracie Abrams’ new album with a community-focused listening experience.

Eastern Festival of Music

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Dana Auditorium — Ticket required for entry — Experience enchanting orchestral performances by talented young artists under expert guidance.

78th Annual North Carolina Coaches Clinic Trade Show

Time TBA — First Horizon Coliseum — Registration required — Connect with North Carolina high school volleyball coaches and learn from experts in the field.

CFV Summer Lift Off - Weightlifting Competition

6-9 p.m. — CrossFit Versatile — Support a local cause — Join in an Olympic weightlifting event featuring snatches and clean and jerks for all skill levels.

2026 USA Swimming Futures Championships Single Session Passes

6:15 – 10:15 AM — Greensboro Aquatic Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement of the Futures Championships featuring the best in swimming talent.

Felipe Esparza Live Stand-Up Comedy

5:30 p.m. — Comedy Zone — Ticket prices vary — Laugh along with Felipe Esparza's irreverent, everyman comedy style.

Vince Gill Live in Concert

7-9 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the celebrated Vince Gill in a night of country music excellence.

Tony Rock Stand-Up Comedy

7-10 p.m. — Comedy Zone — Ticket prices vary — Experience the laughter of comedian Tony Rock, renowned for his captivating stand-up performances.

Brit Floyd Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an immersive tribute to Pink Floyd's iconic albums with stunning production and musicianship.