Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
Good morning, High Point.
A 20-year-old from High Point was arrested yesterday after she allegedly fired a gun at a house on Rosetta Road on January 31 when a woman was inside—she faces charges for discharging a weapon into an occupied home, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and discharging a firearm in city limits while being held without bond.
Duke Energy is investing $600,000 in community colleges across N.C. today, including a $25,000 grant to Rockingham Community College that will support middle and high school teachers in a mechatronics program.
Dean David Dillard said the funding will help students gain hands-on training in automation and robotics — key skills seen in everyday technology.
Meteorologists say a storm is developing over the Midwest and that rain chances in the Triad will begin to rise on Sunday—forecasts show strong storms with damaging winds and possible tornadoes moving through on Monday.
Forecast details may change as experts update timing and intensity in the coming days.
Mayor Pro-Tem Marikay Abuzuaiter announced on Wednesday that she intends to run for mayor.
WXII 12 will start an investigation this week of more than 1,200 bridges in the Piedmont Triad—DOT engineers say while most bridges are safe, 70 have issues that need repair because they do not meet today's standards.
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and Dr. Eboni Ogunbekun from Novant Health Women’s Care in Kernersville says endometriosis happens when tissue grows outside the uterus—causing pelvic pain and sometimes making it hard to have a baby if left untreated.
She urges patients to speak with their doctor early to get the right treatment and help prevent more serious health issues.
Horsepower's Annual Gala and Silent Auction
The Horsepower's Annual Gala and Silent Auction celebrates 30 years of community impact and serves as a major fundraising event for the organization.
Lunch Meetup Greensboro
12:30-1:30 p.m. | Kickback Jack's High Point | Free entry | Network with professionals and fellow investors while enjoying lunch.
Mitchell's Grove Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt
5 PM — Timberbrooke Townhomes — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with a fun-filled egg hunt in a family-friendly neighborhood.
Adaptive Tennis
11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — A unique opportunity for wheelchair and standing adaptive players to enjoy tennis on the courts.
Latin Dance Social at Edona's
6:30-10 p.m. — Edona's Wine Not — $10 suggested donation — Enjoy an exciting evening of salsa, bachata, and wine as you dance the night away.
Lenny Peters Cup & NC Rowing Championships
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Oak Hollow Festival Park — Free entry — Witness thrilling head-to-head rowing races featuring Team USA and Olympic hopefuls.
CashFlow Board Game Night
7-10 p.m. — Panera Bread — Free entry — Learn financial skills through the fun of cash flow gaming with friends and family.
Spafford Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — COHAB.SPACE — Tickets available — Experience the funky sound of the Hammond organ with the Sam Fribush Organ Trio's energetic new albums.
Sierra Hull Live
7-9 p.m. — COHAB.SPACE — Ticket info not specified — Experience the virtuosity of Sierra Hull, a Grammy-nominated artist famed for her compelling performances.
Fifth Floor Official Album Release Show
8 p.m. – 12 a.m. — D.O.S.E Artist Collective — Cost TBA — Enjoy upbeat pop rock vibes from Fifth Floor at their album release show.
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