Good morning, Greensboro.

Greensboro animal shelter is featuring Diesel—a rescue dog in need of a home—and asking residents to help get him adopted.

Nearly 200 displaced residents were allowed today to briefly return to the condemned complex to retrieve essential belongings from a property with no power.

North Carolina A&T held its Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies on Dec.

12-13 at First Horizon Coliseum, awarding about 1,200 undergraduate and nearly 300 graduate degrees plus three posthumous honors. Grammy Award-winning keynote speaker NaTasha Yvette Williams (’92) urged graduates to follow their dreams with purpose.

UNCG held its Fall 2025 Commencement with two ceremonies — on Dec.

11 at the UNCG Auditorium and on Dec. 12 at First Horizon Coliseum — celebrating over 2,000 graduates including 1,488 undergraduates, 321 master’s and 145 doctoral students. The event also honored mezzo-soprano Elvira Green with an honorary degree.

Jordan Marelli, a top ranked Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate player now in the top 150 globally, led the UNCG esports team to a Grand Finals win at NECC and Playfly and is interning with the Greensboro Swarm as he builds his gaming career with UNCG's new esports concentration.

Officials confirmed a measles exposure at RDU last Wednesday and recommend that children six months and older receive the MMR vaccine.

Doctors stress that travelers take preventive measures as holiday flights increase & symptoms usually show between 7 and 14 days after exposure.

The No. 12 Grimsley Whirlies won their second straight Class 7A State Championship by defeating the Clayton Comets 24-14 on Friday at Kenan Stadium.

Senior quarterback Faizon Brandon led the comeback (finishing with 118 passing and 53 rushing yards) to secure the victory.

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.

Greensboro Speed Dating for Singles Age 38-52

7-9 p.m. — Hidden Gate Brewing Company — Ticket required — Meet potential matches in a lively, safe environment with quick pre-dates to find your spark.

Barry Manilow Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable night of Barry Manilow's classic hits.

Mercer Bears vs. UNC Greensboro Spartans Basketball

4-6 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting NCAA basketball matchup between Mercer and UNC Greensboro.

Matt Pless Performance

7:30 p.m. — Flat Iron — Get Ticket — Enjoy the brilliantly lyrical and catchy tunes of Matt Pless, one of today's most underrated songwriters.