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Greensboro
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Redemption Corner Community Church, formerly Jamestown Church of God, has served the community on the corner of Harvey Road and Riverdale Drive since the late 1940s—its new name highlights a commitment to sharing the gospel and offering outreach through food pantries, Bible distribution, and a community prayer box. The church also welcomes visitors with regular Sunday school, worship services, and Bible studies. YES! Weekly
- ➤ Samaritan's Purse from Greensboro will send staff and supplies to Jamaica tomorrow—departing once airports reopen, and it is bringing water, hygiene, food and medical supplies to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa. ABC45
- ➤ Food banks and pantries are facing added strain as SNAP benefits stop reloading at the start of November amid federal cuts. NC 211 offers live assistance (with a county-by-county list of local resources) to help residents get support. WXII 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ D. Jerome, a Winston-Salem native, stars as the Tin Man in 'The Wiz' at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts and shares his journey from local schools to Broadway — the show runs until Nov. 2. WXII 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNCG’s latest magazine issue highlights projects that include Dr. Nick Oberlies’ search for cancer-fighting fungi compounds and transformative tools in immersive arts tech—along with a new military defense unit and the BRIGHT Institute to boost advanced battery research. The issue also covers cross-disciplinary work on maternal and child health that aims to improve well-being in our communities. UNCG
- ➤ UNCG Animation Lab opened last fall to support the growing animation program and provide industry standard tools for 2D and 3D projects. Faculty say the lab builds a strong community that prepares students for future jobs. UNCG
- ➤ UNC Greensboro offers award-winning degree programs with hands-on research and engaging student life for freshmen and upperclassmen—helping them prepare for future careers. UNCG
- ➤ UNC Greensboro nursing students are training to handle real-life crisis scenarios with actors using injury makeup — exercises that simulate a mass casualty event. The hands-on drills help them build vital emergency response skills — preparing them for future challenges. WFMY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Greensboro residents will collect leaves with paper bags and city-supplied bins while Winston-Salem will use its vacuum trucks for leaf removal—city officials noted the contrasting methods between the two cities. News & Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Country Park in Greensboro turned pink as community members joined the record-breaking Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk to raise over $160,000 for the American Cancer Society—more than 150 teams including survivors, volunteers and local students participated to honor loved ones and support research. WXII 12
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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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Lil Tony Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — THE GRAND GSO — $36.27+ — Experience an electrifying live performance from Lil Tony during the Tkey Vs Tony Tour.
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Merry Merry Market 2025
9 AM – 8 PM — The Colonnade at Revolution Mill — Entry fee not specified — Discover unique local artisan gifts for the holiday season.
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's holiday rock spectacle.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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