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High Point
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Norma Knight, a High Point resident, won a $100,000 Powerball jackpot on Monday after picking her own numbers; her win marks a bright moment for local lottery fans. The High Point Enterprise
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Triad travel agent Ginny Maurer with Cruise Planners advises travelers to plan Spring Break trips to Mexico with caution due to recent cartel violence; she recommends choosing packages that include meals plus trip insurance. WFMY News 2
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local experts on WFMY 2 shared spring planting tips to help gardeners prepare for a vibrant season (covering soil preparation and plant selection) in the community. WFMY News 2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NC did not adopt HR 1's tax cuts for state returns (meaning residents' taxable income may be higher than their federal AGI) and lawmakers may update conformity codes after tax season, which could require amended returns. WFMY News 2
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ New Garden Friends won the NCISAA 1A boys basketball state championship by defeating Crossroads Christian and are celebrating the state title. News & Record
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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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Spring Bunny Cake
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Uncle Cheesecake — Fun experience — Create your own Bunny Easter Cake in a delightful hands-on workshop with family and friends.
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