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High Point
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stock and Grain Assembly announced Tuesday that Atomic Rooster will join its local food hall in High Point. The new restaurant is set to open and serve local cuisine soon. The High Point Enterprise
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South University in High Point is expanding its nursing program to ease the nurse shortage+ new courses will start next semester to support local healthcare needs. WFMY News 2
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The NC Dental Board issued an urgent memo to dental offices with updated guidelines on sedation practices — requiring dentists to supervise CRNA-administered sedation after recent inspections flagged safety concerns across the state. WFMY News 2
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FIFA interest in an upgraded field at UNC Greensboro led to World Cup teams coming to the Triad. UNCG athletics director Brian Mackin said his team scrambled to form partnerships for the competing bid. News & Record
- ➤ In the Triad baseball season, The Hoppers and Dash opened play on Tuesday while the Rockers will play their first game on April 21, drawing local fans to the field. WFMY News 2
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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