Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
Good morning, High Point.
🌲 Environment
The state is enforcing a burn ban amid severe drought that is affecting Forsyth and Guilford counties.
Officials advise residents to avoid open burning while triad conditions remain dry (National Drought Mitigation Center).
Due to severe drought conditions, state officials have imposed a burn ban just weeks ahead of the peak row crop planting season.
Over 9.5 million residents are in drought areas and local farmers near High Point worry planting may be delayed.
Today in High Point, residents will enjoy warm, breezy weather with highs in the low 70s and few clouds.
Drought conditions keep fire danger high (burn bans remain in effect) as weak disturbances may bring scattered showers later this week.
🏥 Health
Marcus Mitchell, a Guilford County teacher, became the first adult at Duke Hospital to receive breakthrough gene therapy to treat Sickle Cell.
The treatment is part of ongoing research to cure the disease.
🎉 High Point Events
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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.
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.
Dizgo Live Performance
9 p.m. — ZIGGY'S Greensboro — Ticket cost not specified — Enjoy high-energy music from the local band Dizgo at Ziggy's Greensboro.
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