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Friday, July 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department and Greensboro Beautiful will host the second annual Makers Way at Gateway Gardens (2800 E. Gate City Blvd) on Sunday, July 27 from 1-4 p.m. The hands-on event will offer live demonstrations in glass blowing, pottery, and poetry, along with food trucks and craft opportunities for local guests. YES! Weekly
- ➤ A resident contacted WFMY News 2 for a missing mailbox at his Triad apartment complex — the station helped correct the mistake. WFMY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, officers responded to reports of an industrial accident on Federal Drive in Greensboro where a Cintas employee, identified as Jasbeer Singh, 59, became trapped in machinery and was pronounced dead by EMS + the company closed the facility today to support his family. WXII 12
- ➤ A 59-year-old man died in a workplace accident at the Cintas facility on Federal Drive in Greensboro on Wednesday+ EMS arrived at 11:20 p.m. and declared him dead while police and the medical examiner began investigating the incident. FOX 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police have been searching for Larry Darnell Burton, 74, since July 2 after he left an unlicensed care facility on Moody Street in Greensboro—officials shut down the home on July 10 and his daughter, grandsons, and law enforcement continue to look for him. FOX 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina A&T plans to acquire 70 acres on Old McConnell Loop and JFH Dairy Road to expand its agricultural research opportunities—UNC System Board of Governors approved the purchase, which will use $3 million in federal grant funding for HBCU support. WFDD
- ➤ Budget documents show that 14 UNC schools saw higher enrollment revenue while North Carolina A&T and Winston-Salem State are expecting funding losses next year, and UNCG cut its budget by 2% yesterday. UNCG officials said they will trim extra management layers — a step to handle upcoming fiscal challenges. WFDD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School announced that its Robin Sage training exercise will run from Aug. 1 to Aug. 14 across North Carolina counties including Guilford and in four South Carolina counties, where Special Forces candidates will simulate armed conflict. Local officials have coordinated with law enforcement to protect residents, who may hear blank gunfire and see flares — precautions set to minimize risks during the exercise. FOX 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, a major heat wave is expected to push Triad temperatures into the mid-to-upper 90s and raise the heat index above 100 degrees, prompting health officials to urge residents to hydrate and limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours. A ridge of high pressure off the Atlantic will keep these conditions in place into next week—making caution essential for everyone at risk. WXII 12
- ➤ Guilford County officials warned pet owners after two cats in the Jamestown area tested positive for rabies, marking the county's fourth confirmed case this year — they urged residents to keep pets vaccinated as warmer weather brings more wild animals into contact. ABC45
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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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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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Mariachi Vargas & Julio Preciado Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rich cultural sounds of legendary mariachi music and the captivating performance of a Banda music icon.
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GAP Graduation and Signing Ceremony
6-8 p.m. — Greensboro Coliseum — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of nurturing future leaders with keynotes and awards.
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Baby the Musical
12 AM - 9 PM — Congregational United CC - Fellowship Hall — Ticket prices not listed — Experience a comedic yet poignant exploration of the journey to parenthood through the eyes of three diverse couples.
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