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Greensboro
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, Mount Pisgah Church celebrated its 180th anniversary with a special outdoor service — the church first opened in 1845 as a one-room Methodist building when Greensboro was much smaller. Senior Pastor Jeff Johnson said the historic service showed that even as the city grew, the church continues to link many generations. WXII 12
- ➤ The Greensboro Elks Lodge held its annual Tunnel to Towers fundraiser just ahead of the Sept. 11 anniversary to honor first responders and support local causes—since 2020, the event has raised over $100,000 with 93% of the funds aiding gold star families and homeless veterans. The fundraiser also paid a special tribute to Officer Michael Horan to remember those who lost their lives in service. WXII 12
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash with serious injuries closed Burlington Road between I-840 E ramp — I-840 W ramp, police said, and Guilford County EMS responded at 10:13 a.m.—one person sustained serious injuries with no word yet on the cause or when the road will reopen. WXII 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four candidates are running for Greensboro’s open mayoral seat — former mayor Robbie Perkins, council member Marikay Abuzuaiter, ex-judge Mark Cummings and business consultant Akir Khan — while early voting will begin Sept 18, the primary will be held Oct 7 and the general election will take place Nov 4. News & Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Family and friends gathered on Saturday at Northeast Park in Gibsonville to honor Diondre Overton on the one-year anniversary of his death with a sports event featuring a basketball tournament, flag football, and a chess competition. Overton, a Page High graduate and former Clemson wide receiver who played for the USFL, was shot during a Greensboro party on September 7th and authorities arrested a suspect in 2024—further details about that night remain under review. WFMY
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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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Beauty And The Beast Musical
7:30 PM – 6:30 PM — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket required — Experience Disney’s enchanting musical filled with timeless romance and dazzling performances.
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