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High Point
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Joe Crews, a US Navy veteran, shared his story during Military Appreciation Month, recalling his 26 years of service from boot camp in 1979 to his role after the September 11 attacks and during Desert Storm—emphasizing the lessons of bravery and fairness he learned along the way. He noted his pride in seeing the armed forces evolve to include more women while honoring those who served before him. WXII 12
- ➤ High Point officials will unveil a Florence historical marker at the corner of Penny and East Fork roads on May 10 at 10 a.m., and an A Moment In Time meeting with a balloon theme will be held on May 20 at Jamestown United Methodist Church for people with dementia and their care partners. Last week, the Jamestown Business Association held a networking meeting to plan a family fun fall festival set for Oct 12, and local residents honored firefighters memorialized on May 3 — May 4 during the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial Weekend. YES! Weekly
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, High Point hosted the Gelato Festival World Masters semifinals at Carpigiani North America headquarters off Gallimore Dairy Road, where 24 chefs from across North America prepared unique flavors for a panel of judges. Toronto chef Gisella Zomparelli Chung showcased her Dubai Chocolate flavor and Missouri chef Tassia Vincentin Rezende won the top spot — five finalists will advance to the North American finals in Los Angeles in August. WXII 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, TSA began checking for the REAL ID star on driver licenses at airport checkpoints, which slowed lines at Piedmont Triad International Airport and caused long waits at local DMV offices in High Point—travelers without compliant IDs face extra screening while those with passports, military IDs, or under 18 can still fly. Officials report that over half of eligible North Carolinians have obtained a REAL ID and most travelers already comply, so those planning to fly have time to update their IDs if needed. ABC45
- ➤ The Eden retirement community in High Point received state approval for a $9 million State Revolving Fund loan to replace an aging aeration basin and update its wastewater treatment system—this loan will help the facility upgrade its operations. News & Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In May 2024, Jamestown resident Matt Canniff-Kesecker was bitten by a baby copperhead while working on a fence project in his wooded backyard and was treated at Wesley Long Emergency Room with anti-venom—N.C. Poison Control monitored his progress and provided follow-up advice. YES! Weekly
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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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Boots on the Ground Line Dancing Fundraiser
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Southwest Guilford High School — $10 entry — Saddle up for a fun night of line dancing, food trucks, and raffles, all for a great cause.
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Oklahoma Musical Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Hanesbrands Theatre — Tickets starting at $14.50 — Experience the heartfelt love story and vibrant songs of this classic American musical.
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~ Edgar Degas
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