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High Point
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Northwest Piedmont Purple Heart Foundation is preparing to host its annual Purple Heart Dinner on Aug. 16 to honor over 150 Purple Heart recipients and Gold Star families, with NASCAR’s Childress providing a large Davidson County meeting room—volunteers are working to contact veterans and raise between $35,000 and $40,000 to cover event expenses. The committee faces challenges reaching out as they work to keep this tradition alive. News & Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina joined 24 other states in filing a lawsuit against federal officials for freezing $6.8 billion in education funding, a move that may cost the state $165 million and nearly 1,000 jobs. The suit claims withholding the congressionally allocated funds is illegal and warns that districts could face larger class sizes and service cuts — if the money remains unavailable. ABC45
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Slow-moving thunderstorms dropped heavy rain over the Piedmont Triad—forcing a Flood Watch on Tuesday for Wilkes, Yadkin, Surry, Stokes, Rockingham, Caswell and Patrick counties due to possible flash flooding. Flash Flood Warnings were issued in Guilford and Alamance counties—raising concerns over isolated flooding. WXII 12
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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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Poppy & Pilates Event
2-4 p.m. — Pink Poppy Shoppe — $10 off $50 purchase — Indulge in shopping, wine, and a rejuvenating mat pilates class.
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Lunch Meetup with Kelli Garrett
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Kickback Jack's High Point — Registration required — Network with real estate professionals and gain insights from a proven investor.
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Earth Web Expedition Day Camp
9 AM – 3 PM — Gibson Park — $75 — Explore Earth's living web through fun activities and a stewardship project.
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Jon Reep: The Carolina Reeper
7-10 p.m. — High Point Theatre — Check venue for ticket prices — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Jon Reep, known for his clean country humor and unforgettable performances.
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Adaptive Tennis
11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Come see how GRETA promotes tennis for adaptive players in our community.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
When you make peace with uncertainty, you find peace.
~ Naval Ravikant
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