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Friday, March 13th, 2026

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Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Virgie, a 14-year-old in foster care, hopes to be adopted by a family that welcomes her and her siblings. Her team at Children's Home Society arranged a visit to Guilford County Animal Services so she could spend time with cats + dogs, and she dreams of caring for animals.  WXII 12
  • Guilford County kicked off America 250 celebrations in Greensboro on Thursday evening at Stock and Grain Assembly with a history trivia contest that promoted upcoming battle reenactments at Country Park and the National Military Park from March 14 to 15.  ABC45

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Local officials announced that two school projects in High Point have moved up to start sooner, promising earlier upgrades for students and staff.  The High Point Enterprise

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Weather in the Piedmont Triad is shifting from sunny conditions with highs in the 60s on Saturday to scattered showers and cooler temperatures on Sunday + a 15% chance of severe storms and strong winds is expected Monday.  WXII 12

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority today launched a gift card drive to support local TSA officers working without pay during a partial DHS shutdown. Donated cards (up to $20) can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the airport office.  ABC45

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Northern Guilford girls team will compete for the state title after a strong postseason run.  WFMY News 2

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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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.

    Wed, 3/18/26

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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.

    Fri, 3/20/26

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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.

    Sat, 3/21/26

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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.

    Fri, 3/27/26

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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.

    Sat, 3/28/26

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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.

    Tue, 4/7/26

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