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Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Backpack Beginnings in High Point is accepting gently-used toys, books, stuffed animals, clothes and even open diaper packs. Residents can donate items at local drop-off spots to support local families. WFMY News 2
- ➤ A Triad woman said a routine oil change left her without a car for several months and led to expensive repairs—she is still working with the service provider to resolve the issue. WFMY News 2
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pinnacle, a bank with deep Triad ties, completed an $8.6 billion purchase of Georgia-based Synovus, boosting its branch network to over 400 in nine states and earning the title of the nation’s 27th largest bank. News & Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An early flu surge has led to 3,200+ hospitalizations in North Carolina this week, and local health centers in High Point advise residents to take precautions as cases rise. WFMY News 2
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Wicks + Wine Candle-Making Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Edona's Wine Not — Includes materials and one glass of wine — Pour intention and purpose into candles as we toast to a bright 2026.
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Usui-Tibetan Reiki Level 1 Workshop
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Kinetic Roots Wellness — $100 New Year Special — Discover the fundamentals of Reiki and become a certified level one practitioner.
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Phoenix Academy vs Triad Math & Science Academy Basketball Game
6:30 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Ticket prices vary — Watch local high school teams battle it out in a thrilling varsity basketball matchup.
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Bundles & Bubbles
4-8 p.m. — The Loft at Congdon Yards — Free entry — Offering essential support for new mothers through diaper bag bundles and community connections.
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Kindergarten Prep Bootcamp
1-5 p.m. — 121 Skeet Club Rd — Free entry — Prepare little ones for kindergarten with fun activities and skill screenings.
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