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Friday, July 4th, 2025

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Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Toyota Battery Manufacturing NC shipped its first hybrid battery modules from its Triad plant to supply electrified Toyota vehicles made in Alabama. Local officials worry that the Big Beautiful Bill cutting federal EV tax credits may limit the plant's full production and job growth + raise production costs.  News & Record

CRIME NEWS

  • A crash on Skeet Club Road injured five people, including four children with two in critical condition and one adult, when a driver hit their vehicle at 9 p.m. on Wednesday — officers later arrested 34-year-old Tristan L. Wiles for driving while impaired and multiple felony hit-and-run charges.  WFMY News 2
  • Michael Vernon, who drove a city dump truck through a work zone in April—blowing through a stop sign—is set to appear in court today.  WFMY News 2

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • On July 2, Governor Josh Stein signed seven bills into law and vetoed three bills on issues like energy costs, privacy + education, his office said. He vetoed Senate Bill 266, House Bill 549 and Senate Bill 254 while signing House Bills 620, 928, 768 and Senate Bills 472, 710, 690, 387.  ABC45

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Adaptive Tennis

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

    Tue, 7/8/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/12/25

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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.

    Fri, 7/18/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/19/25

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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.

    Sun, 7/20/25

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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.

    Tue, 7/22/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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  • Poppy & Pilates Event

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

    Sun, 7/27/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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