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Greensboro
Friday, September 5th, 2025
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Civil rights pioneer Joseph McNeil—one of the Greensboro Four who led a sit-in at F.W. Woolworth’s in Greensboro in 1960 when he was 17—died at 83. WFMY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Greensboro man was charged with assault after he punched his father, elder Taylor, about 20 times and hit him twice with a chair, according to the sheriff's office. News & Record
- ➤ On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at about 5:45 p.m., deputies responded to a family disorder call at 2808 Candlenut Road in Greensboro and arrested 30-year-old Brandon Wayne Taylor after he physically assaulted a man and retrieved a firearm from his car—a search of his residence led to the seizure of marijuana and other narcotics. ABC45
- ➤ Greensboro police will file a petition today to release body camera footage from a fatal shooting on Marion Street on Aug. 5 after the district attorney reviews the State Bureau of Investigations report on the incident in which suspect Said Ezzine—allegedly trespassing, not following orders, and retrieving a weapon—was shot by an officer. WFDD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Greensboro Police Department reported a water main break on East Bessemer Avenue that has closed all lanes between Yanceyville Street and Summit Avenue—drivers should take alternate routes while officials work to restore service. WXII 12
- ➤ At its Thursday, Sept 4 meeting, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners honored former mayor Jim Melvin by adopting a resolution that recognized his leadership in shaping Greensboro’s growth and civic life — a tribute marked by presenting a framed copy to his wife Susan and son Jimbo. The resolution celebrated his impact as a long-serving public servant, whose work in banking, philanthropy, and city development left an enduring legacy. Rhino Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 25, Spartan Recovery hosted a StorySLAM at the EUC Auditorium where members shared personal stories developed with coaching from The Moth. The event focused on recovery and breaking stigma—demonstrating honest change and growth. UNCG
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Cirque du Soleil: Ovo
3:00 – 4:30 PM — First Horizon Coliseum — Tickets required — Experience a vibrant acrobatic show inspired by the insect world.
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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.
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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.
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Eric Eaton's Comedy and Magic Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Comedy Zone — $25-$35 — Experience an entertaining blend of comedy and magic with Eric Eaton’s engaging performance.
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North Carolina Folk Festival
12-6 p.m. — Downtown Greensboro Inc — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant culture of North Carolina at this annual folk festival with music, arts, and crafts.
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Book Babies at Kathleen Clay
10:00-10:30 a.m. — Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch — Free — Enjoy songs and stories designed for infants up to 18 months old.
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Chaka Khan with Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills
8:00-9:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience a night of music royalty with four legendary artists in one unforgettable show.
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Folkknot Concert
6 PM – Midnight — Stock + Grain Assembly Food Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of enchanting indie-folk-pop-rock sounds from the Greensboro-based band Folkknot.
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Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — ZIGGY'S — Tickets required — Experience the electrifying sounds of KDTU, showcasing 25 years of musical excellence.
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Computer Clinic at Hemphill Branch Library
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Hemphill Branch Library — Free assistance — Get help with your computer and tech queries from knowledgeable librarians.
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