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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Samaritan's Purse airlifts ready-made food from Greensboro to the Middle East and works with trusted partners to deliver aid into Gaza—its mission carried out in Jesus' name. WFMY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Greensboro police ask drivers to avoid East Cone Boulevard and Yanceyville Street due to a crash with downed power lines — all westbound lanes and one eastbound lane are closed. WXII 12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ JetZero, an aerospace company, will move its headquarters to Greensboro along with its manufacturing and final assembly facilities. WFMY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of anyone involved in the 2017 Greensboro murder of Jacqueline Thompson—who died at Moses Cone Hospital on Sept. 19 after an overnight shooting at a home on East Gate City Boulevard, which detectives said was not random. WXII 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers overrode Gov. Josh Stein’s veto this week to pass the Power Bill Reduction Act—removing the 70% emissions-reduction target and allowing Duke Energy to charge customers upfront for new power plants. Supporters say the law will modernize energy infrastructure—while critics warn it may lead to higher electricity bills as state officials plan next steps. FOX 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mount Zion Baptist Church announced a partnership with Novant Health to expand healthcare access in Southeast Greensboro—starting with a mobile clinic and telehealth kiosk this year and planning to convert part of the church into a multispecialty clinic in three to four months. The long-term project will build a 40,000-square-foot facility to offer multiple services and create over 60 jobs. Carolina Peacemaker
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 26, the Greensboro Grasshoppers beat the Brooklyn Cyclones 6 to 5 at First National Bank Field — outfielder Titus Dumitru led the offense with three hits. The win boosted their record to 22 to 7 in the season’s second half while the Cyclones dropped to 12 to 17. Carolina Peacemaker
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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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The ‘Boro Sessions with David Childers
2-4 p.m. — Back Table — $20-$25 — Experience a heartfelt listening room concert by revered NC singer-songwriter David Childers and friends.
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Storytime at the McGirt-Horton Branch
10:00 – 10:45 AM — McGirt-Horton Branch Library — Free entry — Enjoy fun stories, songs, and crafts while making new friends.
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Music & Movement at Kathleen Clay
11:00-11:30 a.m. — Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch — Free — Engage little ones with stories and lively singing and dancing for ages 0 to 4.
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Oz Escape Room at Benjamin Branch
All day — Benjamin Public Library — Free entry — Explore the magical world of Oz while solving puzzles and discovering clues about beloved characters.
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A Book Talk on TRAILS & TREATS
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Bookmarks — Free entry — Engage with the authors of a unique guidebook that blends hiking trails and local eats in North Carolina.
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Great Southeastern Pollinator Census
10 AM – 12 PM — Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch — Free event — Explore the impact of native plants on pollinators through citizen science in a hands-on outdoor setting.
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