Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This week the Triad will host several free events including movie nights in High Point and Winston-Salem, a live artistic showcase at the North Carolina Museum of Art, and community activities in Greensboro such as a folk fest, Rock The Block, Walk & Roll Fest, and karaoke at Grandover Resort—while live music will take place at Wise Man Brewing on Sunday. Participants are encouraged to bring blankets and enjoy family-friendly entertainment across the region. YES! Weekly
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Funeral services for civil rights pioneer Joseph McNeil will be held today at his alma mater, North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.—Bishop William J. Barber II will deliver the eulogy while additional services are set for Hempstead on Sept. 8 and Wilmington on Sept. 12 and 13. WFMY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Nancy Vaughn answered viewer questions while stating she is in her final months in office—her remarks inform local residents about the upcoming leadership change. Her response provides key insight into her closing tenure as mayor. WFMY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Consumer Reports survey found that nearly one in six Americans used over-the-counter sleep supplements such as melatonin, CBD, vitamin D and iron to help improve sleep. Health experts say melatonin may help people fall asleep about 7 minutes faster — but caution is needed to avoid upsetting the body’s natural sleep cycle. WFMY
- ➤ Valleygate Dental closed rooms after a state inspection found violations, and the state did not say if these issues were linked to a 2-year-old's death at the facility. WFMY
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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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Sabrina Carpenter Night: Man's Best Party
8 p.m. — Flat Iron — All Ages — Celebrate Sabrina's new release at a fun-themed party in Greensboro.
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Folkknot Live Performance
7 PM – 1 AM — Craft City Sip-In — $10 entry — Experience the enchanting sounds of Folkknot, a seafaring septet from Greensboro blending indie-folk-pop-rock.
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