Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
Good morning, Greensboro.
The City of Greensboro’s Community Safety Department teams with Black Men United to host a Community Giveaway and Resource Event that will offer new shoes, clothes, cleaning supplies, free food and music on Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive—local groups will also share information on available nonprofit services.
Camp Carefree in Stokesdale offers a week-long free summer camp for children with health challenges (epilepsy, spina bifida, hemophilia, and other conditions) and for those with a sick family member.
Volunteers run activities like swimming, canoeing, and climbing while the camp, open since 1986, depends on community donations for support.
Greensboro police and independent search teams continue the search for Larry Darnell Burton, a 74-year-old missing since July 2 when he was last seen at L&L Family Care at 1215 Moody St, while his family offers a $5,000 reward and criticizes the police for not following up on new leads near Mount Zion United Church of God—where canine teams reportedly found clues—despite cooperative efforts with local agencies.
A new pinball machine museum will soon open in a Greensboro shopping center on Lawndale Drive as Hops Burger Bar + Taco Mama, where it will display vintage pinball machines and attract collectors + fans.
Greensboro city government launched a program that gives eligible homeowners money back on high tax bills—those who qualify may receive $50 or more—and aims to ease the financial strain of high taxes.
WFDD’s Carolina Curious report examined why NC traffic signals lack backup batteries after recent storms caused power outages that left signals off in parts of the Piedmont Triad.
NCDOT engineer Nick Zinser said the department is studying battery options and may start installing them in five to ten years if funding is secured.
On July 18, 2025, Guilford County District Attorney Avery Crump met with SBI agents to review allegations against retired City Attorney Chuck Watts and decided not to request a full investigation since the evidence did not suggest a crime—while a separate inquiry into a city councilmember continues.
The North Carolina Coaches Association began its 77th Clinic and Trade Show on Monday at the Special Events Center with over 6,300 middle and high school coaches registered and 1,400 more expected on site.
The event features three All-Star games—basketball on Monday, soccer today, and football in December—that are projected to boost the Triad region’s economy by about $10 million.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Collective Soul Concert
6-9 p.m. — White Oak Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to the timeless anthems of Collective Soul, including their iconic hit 'Shine'.
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