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Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family Service of the Piedmont will host its Annual Pig Pickin’ on Oct. 3 at FurnitureLand South from 7 to 11 p.m.—tickets cost $100 per person and include food, drinks, and beer; sales close Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. and the event will have all-you-can-eat barbecue, live music, a silent auction, raffle prizes, and vacation packages for guests 21 and older. YES! Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ School leaders have proposed a shift in school bond funds on Oct. 2—about $3.6 million will be reallocated from projects at Brooks Global Studies, Claxton, Cone and Florence Elementary to cover extra repair costs at other schools. The overall budget remains at $699.5 million as officials work to balance spending for new construction and repairs. Rhino Times
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Greensboro financial expert Scott Braddock said new reverse mortgage rules—set by the 2013 Stabilization Act—require homeowners to prove they have enough equity to cover repayment when their home is sold. He advised older homeowners to talk to a financial advisor since a reverse mortgage is just one option for meeting income needs. WFMY
- ➤ A viewer question sparked a discussion on reverse mortgages — the segment explained who qualifies and highlighted the key information homeowners need before choosing this option. WFMY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, the Greensboro Fire Department will hold its annual memorial service to honor firefighters who passed away since last October—revived in 2019 by retired Battalion Chief Larry Cockman. The ceremony will take place on Saturday afternoon at Green Hill Cemetery with speeches from Fire Chief J. Robinson and Mayor Nancy Vaughan. WFDD
- ➤ Forsyth County will test its voting machines on Oct. 2 in Winston Salem—this public test simulates an election to confirm accuracy. Guilford County also schedules similar tests before the primary and general elections with details posted on its website. Rhino Times
- ➤ Greensboro’s Water Resources Department will hold a community meeting today at 6 p.m. at East Market Seventh-Day Adventist Church to answer Southeast Greensboro residents' concerns about brown water coming from faucets. Officials will discuss the city’s water quality study, system improvements, and updates to the flushing program — measures to fix the sediment-related discoloration. WFDD
- ➤ Greensboro City Council will hold a meeting today to address brown water concerns—residents raised issues over discolored water earlier this month. News & Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Marcus Duda from Cone Health OrthoCare explained that common wound care myths—like letting wounds breathe or using alcohol—can slow healing and lead to more scarring. He said injured skin heals best when cleaned with mild soap and water and kept moist with a dressing. WFMY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After losing to Maine 37-30 on Saturday, head coach Shawn Gibbs said the NC A&T football program is planning changes as it prepares to play William & Mary later in the week. News & Record
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Larry Fleet Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — COHAB.SPACE — Enjoy an evening with talented singer-songwriter Larry Fleet, as he shares his blend of country and soul music.
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KAZZABE Concert
9 p.m. — ENIGMA GREENSBORO — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of KAZZABE live in concert.
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Zumba® Basic 1 Training
8 AM – 5 PM — Gold's Gym Randleman — Cost information not provided — Start your journey as a licensed Zumba® Instructor with top icon Loretta Bates.
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The 'Boro Sessions
2-4 p.m. — Back Table — Ticket link coming soon — Experience a live solo performance by Bob Malone with Kristy Jackson opening the show.
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NCA&T Homecoming Concert featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR
7:30-9 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the intimate R&B sounds of PARTYNEXTDOOR in a homecoming celebration.
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Andrea Bocelli Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting voice of the world's biggest-selling classical solo artist.
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