Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
Good morning, Greensboro.
On Aug. 28, the Guilford County Division of Public Health and Greensboro’s Community Safety Department will hold a HOPE event at Next Door Beer Bar and Bottle Shop on N.
Greene St.—attendees will get naloxone training, learn about overdose and sexual health resources, and enjoy food trucks with door prizes.
A Greensboro man, Stephen Neal Trotter Jr., 51, was charged in a string of burglaries in Irving Park and is held in Guilford County Jail with no bond allowed.
Police arrested Stevie Vonell King Jr., 21—he is charged with assault with a deadly weapon and other offenses—after allegedly shooting a man on the 2300 block of East Market Street near Food Lion; emergency services took the injured victim to a local hospital where his condition is stable.
Workers in the Triad and northwest NC regained $304,000 in unpaid wages, with Forsyth County ranking fourth statewide by recovering $135,630 and 70 complaints + Guilford County ranking fifth in recovered wages.
WFMY News 2 visited the Teacher Supply Warehouse in Greensboro on Thursday morning to see which school supplies help students succeed — the visit provided insight into the range of materials available for classrooms.
WFMY News 2's Giselle Thomas visited the Teacher Supply Warehouse in Greensboro on Thursday.
The facility met a big need for local teachers and students by providing essential supplies.
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.
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