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Two High Point University business students have advanced to the semifinals of a national AI competition organized by Texas A&M University, making their venture one of 27 semifinalists as it prepares for the next round.

Lowes Foods said it will close its longtime Archdale store in September.

North Carolina has named the Moravian cookie its official state cookie after a fourth-grade class at Brooks Global Studies in Guilford County suggested the idea in 2018 — the thin, crispy treat brought by early settlers is now celebrated as a Piedmont Triad legacy.

Farmers in Guilford County are facing an extreme drought that reduces the water needed to irrigate crops.

At Rudd Farm, crews use dwindling water supplies to protect produce such as tomatoes + watermelons, and the farm warns that without steady rain, tougher decisions may soon impact local offerings.

Gut Health Workshop: Boost Your Wellness

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Adjusted Wellness — Free entry — Learn how to improve your gut health for a happier, healthier life.

Live Music with Benji and Pete from Turpentine Shine

3-5 p.m. — Goofy Foot Taproom and Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of soulful tunes from a talented string band with beautiful original songs.

Passports & Pirouettes: A Dance Journey

3-6 p.m. — High Point Theatre — $7 to $29 — Embark on an enchanting adventure around the world through the artistry of dance.

Paws in the Park Adoption Showcase

9-11 a.m. — Gibson Park — Free entry — Discover your new best friend at an adoption showcase featuring lovable dogs from the shelter.

Trivia Night

7-9 p.m. — Goofy Foot Taproom and Brewery — Free entry — Test your knowledge with friends over drinks in a fun trivia showdown.

Weekly Live Music Night

7-9 p.m. — Goofy Foot Taproom and Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy great tunes while sipping delicious craft beer at a local favorite taproom.