Good morning, High Point.

After a freeze forced growers to cover the strawberry crops to protect them from the cold, Rudd Farms is officially open for business—marking the start of strawberry season.

Local families will soon have access to fresh berries as the farm continues its production.

Krista Ann Lay, 39, pleaded guilty on Monday to charges of death by distribution of fentanyl and other drug-related offenses linked to Austin Guthrie’s overdose death on April 19th, 2022—she was sentenced to 60—84 months in prison.

A High Point man was sentenced to up to 50 years for child sex crimes—he faces additional charges and will return to Guilford County court next month, according to court records.

Governor Josh Stein's office in High Point announced a $25,000 reward for information to help arrest suspects in the 2022 homicide of John Boone—a 49-year-old deaf and non-verbal man found at the corner of Lakewood Drive and Futrelle Drive—while police review surveillance footage and ask for tips.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist will open its new 55,000 square foot outpatient surgery center off Medical Center Boulevard in early May—expanding surgical services for the community.

The American Lung Association’s State of the Air report released Wednesday found that 156 million Americans—25 million more than last year—live in areas with unhealthy levels of ozone and particle pollution.

In the Triad, Forsyth County received a C for high ozone days and a D for particle pollution, showing that local air quality is worsening.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lunch & Learn Networking Event

12:30-1:30 p.m. — Kickback Jack's High Point — Free entry — Enhance your investment game with insights from expert Shaylene Tootle-Grbus on networking strategies.

Autumn Joy Walton's Graduation Celebration

8 p.m. — 4001 Meeting Way — Free entry — Celebrate Autumn Joy Walton's graduation with food, music, and laughter in a joyous atmosphere.

Adaptive Tennis for All

11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free entry — Engage in adaptive tennis and promote inclusivity in sports for wheelchair and standing players.

Fortuna's 25th Anniversary Celebration

11 AM – 6 PM — Fortuna Enterprises LLC — Free entry — Celebrate 25 years of Fortuna with coffee, fun activities, and exclusive giveaways.

CashFlow Board Game Night

7-10 p.m. — Panera Bread — Free entry — Learn to play the CashFlow game while developing financial literacy and strategy with your teenagers.