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Greensboro
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Construction is underway in High Point on a new Active Adult Center that will host state-of-the-art equipment—designed to serve residents aged 50 and up. WFMY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Greensboro is moving toward its goal of building 10,000 new homes with over 2,300 now under construction or completed to support jobs coming from Lenovo and Jet Zero. Housing director Samuel Hunter said the city is upgrading infrastructure to keep pace with growth — a step aimed to boost the local economy. WXII 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marcus T. Johnson ’99 has donated new funds to UNCG Bryan School—boosting the Blueprint Series to offer hands-on courses and internships for students. His multi-part gift also establishes a Dean’s Endowment Fund and renames the Alumni House to further support career-readiness. UNCG
- ➤ Guilford Technical Community College broke ground on a $34M aviation training center that will offer courses in composites, structures, assembly, aviation manufacturing, and avionics in Greensboro—it is the first step in a broader expansion of its technical training programs. News & Record
- ➤ State Superintendent Mo Green said he wants parents to feel confident as the High Point charter school closes—his comments urge a careful look at the next steps during this transition. WFMY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Farmers in Alamance County prayed for rain to help their crops while Greensboro crews prepared for snow today — showing local efforts to counter harsh winter weather. WFMY
- ➤ An Alamance County farmer told WFMY News 2 that his crops have suffered during a recent drought and he hopes for rain to help them recover. Greensboro crews are starting preparations for snow as colder weather draws near. WFMY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials held a community feedback session about the Spring Garden Corridor Plan to collect local input on the project. City representatives said more open houses are planned—indicating ongoing efforts to refine the plan. WFMY
- ➤ North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 22 other states sued the EPA on Thursday to recover over $7 billion, including $150 million that would have helped more than 12,000 low-income homes install rooftop solar and lower utility bills. The lawsuit claims the agency illegally canceled grants approved in July 2024—undermining local energy resilience and job creation in rural communities. WFMY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A couple planned to wed on Wednesday at Cone Hospital—plans changed when the woman's water broke. WFMY
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Daiky Gamboa Live in Greensboro
9 PM - 12 AM — THE GRAND GSO — $15 for first 100 tickets — Experience the ultimate Karol G party with Daiky Gamboa, hitting all the hottest tracks.
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Doxie Derby & Family Festival
12-4 p.m. — First National Bank Field — Pet-friendly admission — Cheer on speedy Doxies in a fun-filled family festival with games and concessions.
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In This Moment Concert
6-8 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket required for ages 2 and up — Experience a high-energy performance in a standing room only atmosphere.
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Alzheimer's Walk
9 a.m. — First National Bank Field — Registration Fee — Participate in a community walk to support Alzheimer's research and awareness.
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Bad Boy Mowers College Basketball Series
2-3:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Check ticket prices for games — Enjoy a college basketball doubleheader featuring Maryland vs NC State Women and South Carolina vs NC State Men.
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The Wiz
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the iconic revival of a soul-filled classic that reimagines the Wizard of Oz.
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Folkknot Halloween Performance
6-10 p.m. — Little Brother Brewing — No cover — Enjoy a night of enchanting indie-folk-pop-rock tunes from the seafaring septet Folkknot.
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Brandy & Monica Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Last-minute tickets available — Enjoy a night of R&B hits from two iconic artists.
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Il Divo Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket required — Experience two decades of breathtaking vocals from the iconic Il Divo quartet accompanied by a string trio.
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TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the electrifying journey of the Queen of Rock n’ Roll with her beloved hits.
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