Good morning, Greensboro.

Today, Greensboro Police Department carried out its annual Operation Yuletide to deliver Christmas presents to 60 families and 200 senior residents affected by hardship from crimes and accidents; the gifts (ranging from toys to essential items) were provided by local businesses and volunteers.

The Greensboro Swarm players took YMCA kids Christmas shopping at Academy Sports + Outdoors on Wednesday, Dec.

10, helping local children pick out holiday gifts.

North Carolina A&T College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences added a Community Resources page that links residents with local food, mental health, and transportation supports (via Cooperative Extension and community outreach) and it will be updated regularly.

Instructor Allen Parson was honored today at Greensboro Complex with the fourth annual T.

Dianne Bellamy Small Learn to Swim Service Award for his dedication to water safety at the Aquatic Center (GAC). The program now reaches 54 schools and has helped over 20,500 students learn to swim since 2011.

UNCG was selected as one of three universities to receive a 2025 grant from Virtualware and HTC VIVE to launch its Spartan Immersive Systems Collaboratory in 2026 in Greensboro and will use a shared access model for regional partners (boosting research and workforce development).

Greensboro’s Housing and Neighborhood Development Department is inviting developers and nonprofits to submit ideas for city-owned properties in Glenwood, including the former church site at 1417 Glenwood Ave. A virtual information session is set for Dec.

15 at 2:30 p.m., and proposals can be submitted through Jan. 30, 2026.

Greensboro temporarily switched its water treatment system to chlorine to keep the plant running safely, and residents using home dialysis machines should consult their doctors since water with chlorine or chloramines is harmful (please check with your provider).

Guilford County warns residents to stay alert this holiday season and not to share personal or financial information with unknown callers or emails.

Officials advise verifying suspicious contacts with trusted sources and reporting potential scams to local law enforcement.

Retired firefighter Chris Bowman released a 20-minute documentary today that chronicles the Apr.

13 1985 Davie Street fire in downtown Greensboro, where over 100 firefighters faced dangerous conditions such as backdraft and wall collapse. The film uses original recordings and interviews to honor the fire department's legacy.

Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and heartwarming stories this holiday season.

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming musical adaptation of Dickens' classic featuring Dolly Parton's music.

Greensboro Gargoyles vs. Wheeling Nailers

7-8:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Check FloHockey for streaming — Watch the thrilling hockey matchup between the Gargoyles and Nailers.

Greensboro Gargoyles vs. Wheeling Nailers

7:00-8:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Streaming available — Catch all the hockey action at this exciting local matchup broadcast on FloHockey.

Norfolk Admirals vs Greensboro Gargoyles

7-8:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Greensboro’s hockey roots with Monarchs throwback jerseys in a nostalgic weekend.

Greensboro Gargoyles vs. Norfolk Admirals

7-8:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Greensboro’s hockey roots with Monarchs throwback jerseys in a nostalgic matchup.

New Year's Eve Celebration at Noon

11:30 a.m. — Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch — Free entry — Celebrate the upcoming year with dancing, reading, and a countdown to 2026.