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Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Buddhist monks on a peace walk across America may stop in High Point soon as plans are being finalized — officials say more details will be confirmed in the coming days. The High Point Enterprise
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The High Point Arts Council will host ARTI GRAS: A Black and White Extravaganza at the renovated Centennial Station Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 21 (6:00 to 11:00 p.m.) to raise funds for local arts programs. YES! Weekly
- ➤ Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday and community leaders will host commemorative events around the Triad to honor his legacy. Attendees can expect educational displays and local gatherings at selected venues. News & Record
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Carolina Fountain from Duke Energy joined WFMY News 2 to share tips on lowering winter energy bills — advice aimed at helping residents manage seasonal energy use. WFMY News 2
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina health officials urge residents to get vaccinated against measles — the health department warns 90 percent of unvaccinated people exposed will be infected and about 20 percent may need hospitalization amid a South Carolina outbreak. News & Record
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Townhomes are being built near Bingham Park — the park closed two years ago after toxic soil was found to be unsafe per EPA standards. WFMY News 2
- ➤ A new housing complex is planned near Bingham Park — one mile from the contaminated area — to offer fresh homes for local residents. WFMY News 2
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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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Mom + Me Candle Making Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Edona's Wine Not — Includes one mimosa and one pink lemonade for your little one — Celebrate your daughters while making candles together.
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The Social Amigas: Galentine's Craft Party
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Studio Hour — Entry included — Celebrate friendship with crafts, DJ tunes, and tasty snacks at this lively Galentine's gathering.
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