Good morning, Greensboro.

Retired Lt. Col (Leon Wessel) of Thomasville, a Vietnam War veteran, has been named a 2026 Salute to Heroes honoree by the Triad chapter of the American Red Cross.

The Blue Heron Event Venue in High Point will host the awards ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 6-9 p.m.

Richard Childress Racing honored 9/11 first responders and the Davidson County sheriff at its monthly veterans breakfast held today.

The event began with the national anthem, a prayer, and a moment of silence for those who died and for those still suffering from the attacks.

NC By Train is offering free Rail+Ride transit rides to Triad Amtrak connector stations to help riders avoid parking hassles near the tracks.

The service is available locally for commuters.

David Griffin Jr. of D.H.

Griffin Wrecking Company on Hilltop Road recalled serving as a demolition consultant at Ground Zero after 9/11 and quickly organizing work that cleared debris from the World Trade Center. He marked his memories by attending a Greensboro memorial service.

UNCG psychology professor Janet Boseovski is working to combat the thin ideal by teaching young girls and parents to promote healthy body image.

Her outreach, including a spring camp at UNCG’s Center for Women’s Health + education sessions with local partners, aims to change media messages and build confidence.

North Carolina A&T revealed its 100th Great Homecoming on Earth lineup featuring rapper Gunna, R&B singer Ella Mai, and gospel artists Kirk Franklin and Kierra Sheard Kelly with a step show on Friday at First Horizon Coliseum.

Tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.

The NC Department of Health and Human Services is raising awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7 via call, text, or chat) by posting new signage in state government parking lots to support those seeking help as call centers report increasing usage.