Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, more than 100 local veterans are departing from Piedmont Triad International Airport on the first Triad Honor Flight of 2025—this free day trip takes them to Washington, D.C. to visit monuments honoring their service. WXII 12
- ➤ Community Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3 at Mendenhall Homeplace, 603 W. Main St. in Jamestown—visitors can explore exhibits that feature the town's gold mining past, Quaker roots, and neighborhood histories while sharing their own stories. YES! Weekly
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A High Point man, Wayne Phillips, pleaded guilty to death by distribution after a 2024 investigation found a woman died from fentanyl toxicity, and he was sentenced to 67—93 months in prison. WXII 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today at 6:30 p.m., the Jamestown Public Library on its main floor hosts the First Thursday History Program with local author Shelly Lutzweiler presenting her new book on Iddings House, the TB Sanatorium and GTCC; the program is free. A food truck rally is set for May 3 at 12 noon at High Point City Lake Park — where food trucks and non-food vendors will offer a variety of options. YES! Weekly
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spring Fling with Baby Goats
2 PM — Washington Terrace Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful afternoon with baby goats, bunnies, and more family fun.
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Adaptive Tennis Event
11 AM - 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Explore adaptive tennis opportunities for all ability levels in the community.
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