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Greensboro
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Greensboro Grasshoppers and Cone Health hosted their first Movie and Meaning Night at First National Bank Stadium to help local families by screening CoCo and collecting non-perishable food items—proceeds go to the Brito Food Program. ABC45
- ➤ A Greensboro food pantry is asking community members to donate food to help stock its shelves—this effort will support families in need. WFMY
- ➤ Yesterday, Cone Health and the Greensboro Grasshoppers hosted a free outdoor screening of Disney Pixar’s Coco at First National Bank Field, while today a/perture cinema and High Point Parks and Recreation held movie screenings of Dreamgirls and Hocus Pocus in Winston-Salem and Jamestown. The week will continue with a family-friendly Ghoulash! Halloween Festival and karaoke on October 25, live music shows on October 25 and 26, and a Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser on October 28 at the International Civil Rights Center—free and open to the public. YES! Weekly
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash closed two northbound lanes on S. Holden Road between Spring Garden Street and Oakland Avenue today after a vehicle hit a utility pole—causing power lines to fall—and police are investigating the incident while asking drivers to avoid the area. WXII 12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Modular Closets, a New Jersey manufacturer, plans to invest $30 million in a new facility in Kernersville (expected to create 100 jobs) that will supply pre-fabricated storage solutions for both new construction and renovation projects. News & Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders said SNAP programs are losing money during the federal shutdown—fearing that weakened aid may hurt many families. They said discussions to address the funding gap are underway as federal operations remain on hold. WFMY
- ➤ The NC House unanimously approved $190M in one-time funds from the Medicaid Contingency Reserve effective retroactively July 1, 2025 to help the Department of Health and Human Services stabilize Medicaid funding for the fiscal year that spans 2025 and 2026+ delay cuts. The bill also requires local management entities and managed care organizations to transfer over $18M in each of the next two fiscal years to maintain coverage continuity. WFMY
- ➤ Jim Longworth discussed avoiding scammers — supporting disability employment — and accessing grant money on his Triad Today segment that aims to inform local listeners. WFMY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Guilford County Animal Services in Greensboro has stopped taking in cats until November 9th after nine cats tested positive for Feline Panleukopenia Virus — the measure aims to prevent the virus from spreading among shelter animals. WFMY
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Housing advocates have reported that the Triad region—especially in Alamance County—lacks enough affordable homes to meet growing demand. WFMY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brody Lowe (Grimsley freshman quarterback) has led the team to a 7-0 record since replacing injured top recruit Faizon Brandon. News & Record
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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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Greensboro Gargoyles vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters
7-11 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Cost info not specified — Watch as the Gargoyles face off against the Knight Monsters in a thrilling hockey showdown.
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An Evening with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Discover the cosmos with renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson as he explores the search for life in the universe.
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Tahoe Knight Monsters vs Greensboro Gargoyles
7:00-8:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Check FloHockey for streaming details — Watch the exciting face-off between Tahoe Knight Monsters and Greensboro Gargoyles.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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