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High Point
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A furniture maker in Guilford County laid off 200 workers less than a year after announcing it would close its original plant in Canada + shift production to Whitsett. The company said the layoffs are part of a larger restructuring plan to streamline operations. The High Point Enterprise
- ➤ A vacant commercial corner on N. Main is being redeveloped — it will soon house a new car wash. The project aims to boost local services in High Point as plans continue to evolve. The High Point Enterprise
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High Point College golf coach Woody Gibson wins the Long Leaf Pine Award. He began coaching in 1974 when he was not a strong golfer (a humble start) and has built a lasting career at the college. The High Point Enterprise
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Guilford County health officials are offering extended-hour MMR vaccine clinics at community sites from March 10 to April 1, including two events in High Point on March 12 and March 24. Residents should bring insurance information and immunization records (no appointment needed). ABC45
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 Stars on Ice Tour will come to Greensboro with U.S. Figure Skating Olympic gold medalists on Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. at First Horizon Coliseum, and tickets start at $37+ headlined by Alysa Liu with Madison Chock, Evan Bates and Ilia Malinin. WXII 12
- ➤ Team Norway will lodge in Greensboro this summer as UNCG hosts the team for training when the World Cup starts. It is the second international team staying in the Triad — Team Germany is set to use facilities in Winston-Salem. WFMY News 2
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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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TNCLA vs. Phoenix Academy Girls Varsity Soccer Match
5-6:45 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Free entry — Experience the excitement of a high school soccer showdown between local rivals.
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