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High Point
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The High Point University president's family is donating a seven-figure gift to the YMCA to build a new family center at The Hartley Drive in High Point. The planned donation will support local community growth. The High Point Enterprise
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Randolph Health will lift visitor restrictions for children 12 and under today (restrictions in place since Dec. 30) after a statewide flu surge; officials urge anyone with flu-like symptoms to wear a mask when visiting patients. WXII 12
- ➤ Vanessa Gomez, a Triad mom at 40, was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer after noticing blood on Labor Day — she had a colonoscopy on Oct. 16 with surgery and chemo at Novant Health's Cancer Institute. Doctors say early detection is key as younger patients face risk. WXII 12
- ➤ Novant Health, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Cone Health will lift visitor restrictions today at 7 a.m. as flu cases drop, allowing children under 13 (12 at Cone Health) to visit; visitors with symptoms must still follow safety measures. ABC45
- ➤ Officials said High Point Medical Center will no longer require visitors to wear masks after local respiratory illness cases declined. The policy change takes effect immediately. The High Point Enterprise
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Guilford County received new property assessments with increases up to ($180k), sparking concerns; Tax Director Ben Chavis said a 25-member team completed the early revaluations due to lower sale prices, and homeowners have until May 15 to file appeals. WXII 12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Upcoming NCHSAA basketball playoff games feature Triad high schools in multiple divisions with first-round matchups in Greensboro, as local teams compete across brackets (first round). WFMY News 2
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Triad Building Partner Social
8-11 p.m. — 772 Gallimore Dairy Rd — Free entry — Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and networking with local builders at a fun appreciation event.
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Radio Revolver: The Podium
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM — The Podium — Ticket info not provided — Experience a musical journey through the best of pop and rock history with Radio Revolver.
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Shamrock Art Crafting Event
12-2 p.m. — High Point Museum — Free entry — Create festive shamrock art in a sensory-friendly environment to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
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Ladies Who Lead: High Point's Educational Pioneers
10 AM – 12 PM — High Point Museum — Free entry — Explore the contributions of women in educational leadership in High Point.
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Chatham Charter vs Phoenix Academy Girls Varsity Soccer Match
5-6:45 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Free entry — Experience a competitive girls soccer match between local rivals.
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Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. High Point Panthers Baseball Game
4-8 p.m. — Williard Stadium — VIP tickets available — Experience the excitement of college baseball with exclusive VIP packages and a tailgate party.
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Carmen by Bizet
7:30-10:30 p.m. — High Point Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the passion and drama of Bizet's timeless opera, Carmen, in a dazzling new staging.
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