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A teacher (from Southern Guilford Middle) was arrested for fentanyl trafficking, police said.

A survey by the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce revealed that 300 local businesses in Guilford County faced challenges hiring leaders, keeping workers, and filling skilled jobs due to retiring Baby Boomers—local schools and employers are teaming up to expand training, especially with 15,000 new jobs expected over the next decade and a growing role for artificial intelligence in work training. This study highlights ongoing workforce issues and suggests that community collaboration is key to building a stronger talent pipeline.

Legislators agreed on a compromise in HB959 that tightens school social media rules and removed the TikTok ban for public school students, teachers and administrators.

The House voted 110 to 1 on Tuesday and the Senate voted 45 to 1 on Wednesday—local school boards will set their social media policies by Jan. 1.

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.

Adaptive Tennis

11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free entry — Experience an inclusive tennis event for adaptive players of all abilities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Adaptive Tennis

11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Experience tennis designed for wheelchair and standing adaptive players in our community.

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.

Poppy & Pilates Event

2-4 p.m. — Pink Poppy Shoppe — $10 off $50 purchase — Indulge in shopping, wine, and a rejuvenating mat pilates class.