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Friday, April 18th, 2025

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Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.

CRIME NEWS

  • A man was stabbed outside the IRC this morning — his injuries are non-life-threatening.  News & Record

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The Lyrid meteor shower began April 16 and will last until April 26, with peak activity expected Monday, April 21 for local stargazers. Experts advise viewers to find dark areas away from city lights — clouds, a bright gibbous moon and rain may lower the number of visible meteors.  WXII 12

HEALTH NEWS

  • The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported that flu-related deaths have reached 515 this season and noted 12 new deaths last week. Most of the deaths were among people 65 and older—367 deaths—with 100 in those aged 50-64, 41 in the 25-49 group, 2 in the 18-24 group, and 5 in children.  ABC45

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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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.

    Sun, 4/20/25

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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.

    Tue, 4/22/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/23/25

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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.

    Thu, 4/24/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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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.

    Sun, 4/27/25

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  • Sound Traveler Band at River Landing

    2:30-3:30 p.m. — River Landing At Sandy Ridge — Free entry — Enjoy acoustic music on the move in a serene health center setting.

    Fri, 5/2/25

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  • Goofy Foot Spring Festival

    2-5 p.m. — Goofy Foot Taproom and Brewery — Free entry — Celebrate spring with live music, delicious food, and the annual release of the Key Lime Gose.

    Sat, 5/3/25

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  • Phoenix Academy Volleyball Match Against John Yowell Academy

    5-8 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Free entry — Catch an exciting home conference volleyball match as the Phoenix Academy takes on John Yowell Academy.

    Mon, 5/5/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

~ Theodore Roosevelt

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