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High Point
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 2, residents at Pennybyrn Retirement Community attended a prom titled 'If Only for One Night' where many celebrated their first formal dance and families and staff helped with hair, makeup, and dressing up while volunteers decorated the Healthcare Center Town Square in gold and purple—Eric Walker and Marceen Aronson were crowned prom king and queen. Jennifer Ballance said the success of the event may lead to more proms in the future. YES! Weekly
- ➤ On May 12, four Troop #17 Scouts were honored at Jamestown United Methodist Church for earning their Eagle Awards — they completed projects that built shelving for a swim team office, installed bulletin boards at a library, constructed beds for children, and upgraded a disc golf course at a local school. YES! Weekly
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina senators filed a bill to remove the 52-year ban that stops supersonic jets from flying over land so that the FAA can set new rules for Boom Supersonic’s Overture — built at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro — which may cut travel time by 90 minutes if approved for passenger flights in 2029. The plan could let travelers reach their destinations faster and help keep America at the forefront of air travel technology. News & Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Guilford County Schools are discussing the consolidation of Vandalia, Southern, Washington and Madison elementary schools — a move that may lead to future closures. School officials will review the proposals before making a final decision. WFMY News 2
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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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Adaptive Tennis
11 a.m. — Deep River Recreation Center — Free entry — Experience the joy of tennis for wheelchair and standing adaptive players in a community-focused event.
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High Point RnB Soul Picnic
2-11 p.m. — Oak Hollow Festival Park — Enjoy food, music, and wellness activities at a vibrant RnB Soul gathering.
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~ Carl Jung
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