Good morning, High Point.

Jim Longworth hosted a Triad Today segment discussing the upcoming Greek Festival and the Petty Foundation's work on foster care initiatives.

The program provided local insights on these community topics.

Jazz and soul diva Kandace Springs will perform at the High Point Theatre on Saturday evening as part of its 50th anniversary season, delivering a notable live music event for local fans.

The performance will bring an exciting cultural experience to the community.

North Carolina teachers and education advocates are rallying at the state Capitol today to demand more funding and better resources for public schools as teacher salaries drop, prompting several Piedmont Triad districts, including Asheboro, Guilford, Winston-Salem/Forsyth, Alamance-Burlington and Thomasville, to cancel classes.

The High Point property known as the world's largest chest of drawers, listed at $175K, is under contract after receiving multiple offers within a week, though the buyer's identity and closing details remain undisclosed (it last sold for $157,500 in 2018).

Teen Leadership Summit 2026

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Southwest Guilford High School — Free entry — A youth-centered leadership experience featuring interactive sessions on community safety and entrepreneurship.

Sound Traveler Band Performance

2:30-3:30 p.m. — River Landing At Sandy Ridge — Free entry — Enjoy soothing acoustic tunes at a local health center venue.

Candles and Mimosas Workshop

1-3 p.m. — Edona's Wine Not — Included with ticket — Unleash your creativity and enjoy mimosas while making candles with spring and summer vibes.