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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Throughout August, Guilford County Animal Services is reducing pet adoption fees from $75 to $25 for dogs — and cats to clear shelter space as part of the national Clear the Shelter campaign. The shelter on 980 Guilford College Road welcomes walk-ins daily from noon to 4 p.m. except on Tuesdays. Rhino Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office will use GPS projectiles from patrol cars and handheld launchers to tag suspect vehicles and stop dangerous chases, pending board approval on Aug. 7. The system—costing $55,153 from federal forfeiture funds—will be tested during a trial period and may be expanded if it proves effective. Rhino Times
- ➤ An audit released Monday found DMV wait times have grown longer and staffing shortages persist—reviews show a 15% rise in average wait times since 2019 with customers often traveling far—while DMV and DOT officials note that reforms and temporary examiner hiring measures are underway. WFDD
- ➤ Greensboro now lets drivers pay parking tickets with donated school supplies through September. Donated supplies must equal or exceed the ticket value + include a receipt and be dropped off at 100 E. Police Plaza or 300 S. Swing Road from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or be donated online to the Guilford Education Alliance Teacher Supply Warehouse. WXII 12
- ➤ Guilford County found mold in the Lee’s Chapel project during demolition in May and will approve a $632,284 increase at the Thursday, Aug. 7 meeting to cover extra costs—this setback delayed work by two weeks and pushes completion to December 31. The project is part of a long-term effort to convert the former nursing home into a residential recovery center. Rhino Times
- ➤ City of Greensboro officials invited residents to complete an online survey and attend public meetings in August to help update the Hazard Mitigation Plan—aimed at preparing for floods, tornadoes, winter storms, and other hazards—and collect feedback accepted until Aug 31. Local agencies and community partners will review the input and finalize updates later this year. Rhino Times
- ➤ Greyhound will resume service to and from Asheville after nearly a yearlong closure caused by Hurricane Helene—reconnecting the city with Greensboro, Charlotte, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh and providing essential intercity travel. WFMY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UNCG Athletics announced three inductees (one student-athlete, one coach and one team) into its Hall of Fame. They will be honored on October 18 at a brunch ceremony in Cone Ballroom on the UNCG campus. UNCG
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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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BRIT FLOYD: WISH YOU WERE HERE 50th Anniversary
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the iconic music of Pink Floyd with a spectacular tribute show.
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