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Greensboro
Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Greensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Plenty of travelers moved through Piedmont Triad International Airport on Christmas Eve, making it one of the busiest travel days as holiday traffic surged in Greensboro. WFMY
- ➤ WFMY News 2 reporter Sydni Moore is leaving the station after nearly five years covering Greensboro. She reflected on the community's trust and the stories she was honored to share. WFMY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Three Piggly Wiggly owners say the new grocery store will open by the end of January as they update the empty location for local shoppers (final touches are underway). WFMY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local trio won a $100,000 prize on Food Network’s Gingerbread Land after building a coastal-themed gingerbread house in a 48-hour, four-episode contest—showing creativity from North Carolina to California. WXII 12
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After Christmas gifts are opened, piles of wrapping paper, boxes and bows (much of which is not recyclable) quickly become trash that will be taken to local waste facilities today. WFMY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Christmas Eve, doctors declared 2-year-old Lilah Smoot cancer-free and her family celebrated the milestone in the Triad. The news brings hope to the community this holiday season. WFMY
- ➤ Consumer Reports found that some squishy fidget toys, including one called Nee-Doh that tested with a pH of 2, can break open and release an acidic gel that may burn children's skin. The agency warns against microwaving these toys and advises parents to check for safety. WFMY
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Barry Manilow Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable night of Barry Manilow's classic hits.
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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.
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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.
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William Nesmith: GSOngfest
12-4 p.m. — Oden Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of original piano music from the talented William Nesmith.
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