Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
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🏘️ Community
The Greensboro Grasshoppers honored fallen officer Michael Horan during their Saturday game against the Greenville Drive by wearing custom jerseys that feature a clover logo—representing his Irish heritage, as well as his service in the Coast Guard and police.
The jerseys will be auctioned online to support his family.
🎓 Education
Teachers in Guilford County visited the Teacher Supply Warehouse to buy supplies for their classrooms as the new school year began—many spend hundreds of dollars of their own money.
The warehouse served over 1,100 teachers in 11 shopping days and distributed more than $175,000 in supplies to support classroom needs.
North Carolina A&T State University welcomed new Aggies this weekend when residence halls opened on Saturday—returning students will move in on Monday ahead of classes starting on Wednesday.
The school is hosting events through next week to help students adjust and reported nearly 52,000 applications, keeping it the largest historically Black college for the 12th year in a row.
🎉 Greensboro Events
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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.
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.
Jon Stickley Trio Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Flat Iron — Tickets from $57 — Experience the captivating melodies of Jon Stickley Trio live in Greensboro.
Descendants Concert Featuring Cast
7:00-8:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket information not provided — Experience an enchanting evening with beloved Disney tunes performed live by the Descendants cast.
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