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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The State Bureau of Investigation said it will not investigate former City Attorney Chuck Watts after the District Attorney’s Office declined to request one during a Friday meeting; allegations surfaced on July 1 questioning his business transactions + police later asked the SBI to review the claims. WFMY
- ➤ 15-year-old Jace Crumpton was shot in the head while watching fireworks at Center City Park on July 4 and underwent emergency brain surgery, leaving him with a long recovery to learn how to walk and talk — his family is now pleading for justice. WXII 12
- ➤ State officials say 74-year-old Larry Burton has been missing from a care facility for over two weeks and have urged the district attorney to prosecute the facility—accused of operating without a license and neglecting him—as his daughter said she was told it was a care home, leaving many questions unanswered. FOX 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Greensboro officials stated that the filing period for City Council candidates ended Friday for the at-large, District 2, and District 3 races—residents can now review the list of filed candidates. News & Record
- ➤ Kennedy— the former Greensboro housing director— is considering legal action over misconduct allegations after she received a $132,500 severance when leaving the city earlier this year. News & Record
- ➤ Guilford County officials held a stakeholder input session with 48 representatives from 20 agencies to discuss using over $40 million in opioid settlement funds over the next 17 years to battle the county’s opioid crisis. The county has already spent about $9 million this fiscal year on naloxone distribution, facility construction, and overdose prevention programs + community training. Rhino Times
- ➤ Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced on Thursday that the state's price gouging law was activated in 13 counties after Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency following Chantal's damage. The law prevents businesses from charging unreasonably high prices during the crisis—residents can report violations to the Department of Justice. Spectrum News 1
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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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Jeezy: 20th Anniversary Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — Luxe Soulfood & Cocktails — Ticket pricing varies — Celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'Thug Motivation 101' with a unique orchestral performance.
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