Good morning, High Point.

After 24 years apart, Michele Hundley Smith reunited with her mother in February a few counties away, ending decades of separation in a heartfelt reunion.

Tomorrow, March 28, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont will hold a bowling fundraiser at Main Event on Guilford College Road to support mentor-mentee matches in Guilford and Randolph counties (participants can join by forming teams, buying raffle tickets, or sponsoring a mentor and mentee to bowl).

Duke Energy is evaluating two Triad sites along the Yadkin River for natural gas-powered units, with each tract covering over 1,600 acres.

The company will decide soon if the properties can support a new energy project in our area.

Grammy Award-winning vocalist Ledisi will headline the Coltrane festival in High Point this fall — she launched the theatre’s 50th-anniversary season last September.

Prepac Manufacturing will close its Whitsett facility on May 2, laying off about 200 employees after naming it a key hub last year.

The company said high domestic production costs & global competition forced the decision while state and county officials assess potential implications for incentive reimbursements.

Triad's population growth slowed slightly due to sharply reduced immigration in the first half of 2025.

Forsyth and Guilford counties saw slower than expected growth although overall increases remain strong.

On Saturday, the second annual Holden Trent Community Cup returns to Truist Point in High Point with Carolina Core FC meeting Inter Miami II at 3 p.m. followed by HPU vs UNC at 6 p.m. and a halftime scholarship award honoring a former HPU goalkeeper.

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.

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.

CCA Girls Varsity Soccer Match

5:00 – 6:45 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Free entry — Catch exciting varsity soccer action as Phoenix Academy faces Cornerstone Charter Academy in a home conference match.

CCA Girls Varsity Soccer Match

5-6:45 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Free entry — Catch the action as the Phoenix Academy girls face Cornerstone Charter Academy in a conference showdown.

Kids Easter Garden Cake Class

3-4:30 p.m. — Uncle Cheesecake — Sign up required — Young bakers create colorful Easter-themed cakes in a fun, guided class.

WCA Varsity Softball Game

6-7:45 p.m. — Southwest Guilford High School — Free entry — Watch an exciting non-conference matchup between local high school softball teams.

Book Launch: America's Hometown Movie Theaters

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Bookmarks — Book sales available — Celebrate the launch of a visual journey honoring America's iconic movie theaters with author Benita VanWinkle.

Varsity Soccer Match: Phoenix Academy vs Chatham Charter

5-6:45 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — No entry fee — Cheer on the Phoenix Academy varsity soccer team as they take on Chatham Charter in an exciting non-conference matchup.

Princess Spring Gala

11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — The Blue Heron Event Venue — Non-refundable tickets available — Experience a magical spring day filled with royal princess entertainment and enchanting activities.