Good morning, Greensboro.

A child found wandering alone in a Greensboro mobile home park was reunited with parents — investigators are working to determine how the child became separated.

On Saturday night, a person was hospitalized after a shooting on the 2300 block of East Market Street around 7:45 p.m. — police are investigating the incident and urge anyone with information to call Greensboro Crime Stoppers.

Greensboro accepted a grant to hire more police officers + some council members said they want a renewed focus on community policing.

City officials plan to widen Vandalia Road, adding sidewalks, bike lanes, and a center turn lane between South Elm Eugene Street and Pleasant Garden Road to improve safety.

Work will begin in 2027 and finish in 2029—residents are invited to an open house Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at East Market Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

Jim Melvin, former mayor of Greensboro, died, and his leadership helped shape local sports events and community programs—he also served as chairman with the Greensboro Sports Foundation and supported bicycle giveaways at Gillespie Park Elementary School.

Residents, business owners and visitors in south Greensboro are invited to help shape the South Greensboro Plan at the city's final workshop, which will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.

16 at Allen Middle School — the event will focus on housing and the economy and give participants a chance to share their views.

On August 7, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners approved the rezoning of roughly 21 acres near Triple Lakes—from an Agricultural designation to Conditional Zoning RS-40—allowing more homes to be built.

The decision came despite local residents voicing concerns about traffic, safety, and environmental impacts, and it supports ongoing efforts to address a housing shortage.

Guilford County property owners will see new tax values on Jan.

1, 2026, with estimates suggesting an average rise of about 48 percent and homes possibly increasing close to 50 percent if rates stay unchanged. Homeowners can contest their new values informally before appealing to the review board (hearings often start in April).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Computer Clinic at Hemphill Branch Library

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Hemphill Branch Library — Free entry — Get hands-on help with your devices and tech queries from knowledgeable librarians.

Drink and Draw at Hemphill

6-8 p.m. — Hemphill Branch Library — Free — Relax with fellow artists over tea and coffee while drawing with a unique theme each night.