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High Point
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kiwanis will host its annual Pancake Day fundraiser on Saturday at Wesley Memorial with all-you-can-eat pancakes supporting local charities (including youth organizations) and a visit by the High Point Rockers mascot. The High Point Enterprise
- ➤ Jim Klemes from Always Shred joins the WFMY News 2 Shred-A-Thon today, where he explains what items to shred and what to keep. The event offers practical tips for secure document disposal + proper organization for local viewers. WFMY News 2
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews are battling a 10- to 15-acre woods fire on Tot Hill Farm Road as Westside Fire & Rescue and the N.C. Forest Service work to contain it (multiple agencies have responded). ABC45
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High Point University honored three staff members with the Kenneth F. and Jana S. Kahn Extraordinary Staff Award for their service to students at the institution. The High Point Enterprise
- ➤ According to the 2026-2027 budget proposal, Guilford County Schools plans to replace aging computers with a five-year upgrade to modernize classrooms. Community members are invited to review the plan and offer feedback on the proposed changes. News & Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Robert Krasowski with Cone Health Heartcare at Asheboro explains simple ways to lower heart disease risk—his advice focuses on lifestyle changes and preventive care for area residents. WFMY News 2
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A developer has begun converting Showplace West — a long-vacant downtown office building — into 143 high-end apartments. The construction phase is underway to add new housing options in High Point. The High Point Enterprise
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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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