Good morning, Greensboro.

A car hit an electric scooter in Greensboro today, leaving the operator with life-threatening injuries.

A Summerfield man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for his role in a $20 million Ponzi scheme that tricked over 100 investors—he used the funds for personal expenses like buying a boat and a beach house.

On August 8, Greensboro deputies found a toddler walking alone near Crown Mobile Home Park and later detectives charged her mother Natali Suarez and her uncle Gabriel Suarez with misdemeanor child abuse—Gabriel is in custody while Natali turned herself in on a promise to appear in court.

The UNCG Academic Achievement Center stays open during two-year renovations at Jackson Library and offers peer coaching to help students build skills like time management and note-taking — coaches focus on long-term habits over tutoring and guide students to extra campus resources.

North Carolina A&T began its 135th year with record enrollment as nearly 52,000 students started the fall semester on Aug 20, 2025, and new degree programs in fields like aeronautical engineering and artificial intelligence were introduced.

The university also upgraded campus housing and signed partnerships with Toyota and JetZero that will bring jobs to Greensboro – major construction projects and public events such as a Supreme Court speech and a football home opener will add to the changes this fall.

HUFOY, a Guilford County group, celebrated its 10th anniversary by hosting a back-to-school rally at First Horizon Coliseum that featured a charity basketball game, free haircuts/shape-ups, a fun zone and 1,000 complimentary book bags full of school supplies.

Families visited 30 community booths providing school registration, health support and job fair services — the event also awarded scholarships to local high school graduates for academic and community achievements.

An assistant principal quickly stepped in when a Triad school bus driver suffered a severe bee sting—his immediate aid helped stabilize the driver before emergency care arrived.

Russell Woodward of Greensboro was inducted into the NCHSAA Hall of Fame on August 15 at Embassy Suites in Cary—he spent 45 years as a coach, athletic director, and principal with five state track championships—and his career left a lasting mark on local schools.

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.

Cirque du Soleil - OVO

7:00-8:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting world of OVO with dazzling acrobatics and a charming story of love in a vibrant insect ecosystem.

Easton Corbin Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — The Carolina Theatre of Greensboro — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rich sounds of country music from a celebrated artist known for his relatable hits.

Cirque du Soleil: Ovo

3:00 – 4:30 PM — First Horizon Coliseum — Tickets required — Experience a vibrant acrobatic show inspired by the insect world.

NC Comedy Festival Pass

11:00 AM – 8:15 PM — The Idiot Box Comedy Club — Ticket info coming soon — Enjoy a day of laughter with comedians from across North America.

North Carolina Comedy Festival Showcase

7:30-9:05 p.m. — The Idiot Box Comedy Club — No refunds — Enjoy a night of laughter with talented comedians from across North America.