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High Point
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Benjamin Cole, 47, is free after his 1998 murder conviction was overturned—records from Duke Law’s Wrongful Convictions Clinic confirmed his alibi in Ohio and witnesses said his accent did not match that of the shooter who fatally shot Calvin Jenkins during a robbery; Cole accepted an Alford plea and embraced his mother as he left prison. WXII 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Miss North Carolina Pageant has returned to the High Point Theatre with 75 young women competing for two titles—winners will move on to Miss America in September. The four-day event runs from June 25 to 28 with finals on Saturday—organizers expect about 3,000 attendees to boost local businesses. WXII 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ High Point officials are gathering input at a public library open house to update a development plan that aligns with the 2025 comprehensive plan—aiming to improve local zoning, signage, parks, and sidewalks. Residents marked their feedback on maps to help guide changes that focus on creating accessible activity centers and preserving green spaces. ABC45
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Elle Dawson, a freshman from Ragsdale, won the mile + finished fourth in the 800 meters at a national track meet in Greensboro. Dawson said she felt good and is still getting used to the heat + plans to prepare for future meets. News & Record
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Live Music with Turpentine Shine
7-9 p.m. — Goofy Foot Taproom and Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original string band music from the Piedmont of NC.
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Adaptive Tennis
11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free entry — Experience an inclusive tennis event for adaptive players of all abilities.
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Live Music with Dave Moran
7-9 p.m. — Goofy Foot Taproom and Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy nostalgic tunes of the 90s and 2000s with Dave's soulful acoustic performance.
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Greensky Bluegrass Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — COHAB.SPACE — Tickets available — Experience the heartfelt and soulful bluegrass sounds of Greensky Bluegrass in an intimate setting.
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Live Music with Michael Chaney
7-9 p.m. — Goofy Foot Taproom and Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy original tunes and covers by talented local musician Michael Chaney.
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VendVet Launch Party & Maker’s Expo
2-6 p.m. — COHAB.SPACE — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of a mobile app while shopping with talented Makers and enjoying local food and music.
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Adaptive Tennis
11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Experience tennis designed for wheelchair and standing adaptive players in our community.
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Put A Ring On It Now
7 p.m. — High Point Theatre — $41.36 — Discover the unique perspectives of three brothers on love and commitment.
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