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High Point
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, city leaders held a grand opening for Legacy Ridge, a new affordable housing community in High Point offering 100 rental apartments for low-income families. The development features an outdoor rec area—playground, picnic shelter with grill, and a clubhouse with an exercise room and computer center funded by local and federal resources. WXII 12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A recent Bankrate.com survey found nearly 85% of U.S. adults spend money on financial vices (including alcohol, lottery tickets, casino games, sports wagering, recreational marijuana, and tobacco), with nearly half doing so monthly. Legalized sports wagering has been available in North Carolina since March 2023, and state operators have already paid out billions in winnings. News & Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Guilford County Schools faces expiring warranties on roughly 70,000 devices as the district plans a lifecycle upgrade that will replace one-fifth of Windows devices every year over five years and one-fifth of Apple devices every year over four years starting next school year—Rashad Slade explained the plan will cost about $9.2 million per year, meaning that if repairs exceed their surplus, students may lose access to their devices. News & Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Oak Hollow Lake’s Festival Park hosts the Lenny Peters Cup — an international sculling event where Team USA and Olympic medalists will compete in eight head-to-head races, and the event is expected to bring $1.5 million to High Point. WFMY News 2
- ➤ Flynn Clayman has been named the new head basketball coach at High Point University after Alan Huss stepped down — having spent the past two seasons as associate head coach — and will work to build on the Panthers’ record-setting season that led to their first NCAA tournament appearance. WXII 12
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Resurrection Sunday Celebration
3:00-5:30 p.m. — 4321 Barrow Rd — Free entry — Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with worship, games, and a festive after party.
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Adaptive Tennis
11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Experience tennis designed for wheelchair and adaptive players in a supportive community setting.
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TMASA vs Phoenix Academy Boys Varsity Volleyball Match
5-6 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Free entry — Witness an exciting high school volleyball showdown between TMASA and Phoenix Academy.
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Homeschool Coffee & Donuts Meetup
9-11 a.m. — Core Coffee Shop — Free entry — Connect with fellow homeschooling families while enjoying coffee and donuts.
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The Triad Reiki Conference
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Carolina Core Wellness — Free entry — A day of healing, learning, and community connection through Reiki practices and workshops.
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Morning Mimosas with Thom Filicia
10 a.m. — Cyan Showroom, IHFC - C258 — Free entry — Mingle with designer Thom Filicia while enjoying mimosas and exploring his new collection of accessories.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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