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High Point
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ During the final month at Pennybyrn Retirement Center, community events celebrated the last four Sisters—Sister Lucy Hennessy, Sister Mona Comaskey, Sister Loretta O’Connor and Sister Gabriella Hogan—who are set to return to Ireland after a collective 117 years of service. The celebrations included a choral tribute, tea party, ice cream social and final farewell on June 25 where local leaders honored their legacy with keys to the city and the unveiling of a heritage room. YES! Weekly
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local farmers and businesses face higher costs as a 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes took effect this week (they expect prices at local markets to rise soon). WFMY News 2
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local farmers and experts report that persistent rainfall has saturated the clay soil across the Triad — causing crop leaves to yellow and raising fungal disease risks. At Dewberry Farm, sunflowers bloomed quickly and crops rotted while the farm prepares for a farm-to-table dinner on July 25. WFMY News 2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Guilford County Schools are scrambling over a federal funding freeze that will cut budgets for all 120 district schools—Superintendent Dr. Whitney Oakley said officials are working to adjust plans for the upcoming school year. WFMY News 2
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deep River Riverkeeper, Inc. was formed in December 2024 to protect the Deep River and its tributaries and was licensed in June by the Water Keeper Alliance+ the group held a packed introductory meeting at the Jamestown Public Library on June 26 and plans fall cleanups along the river. YES! Weekly
- ➤ State officials said a High Point trailer park discharged wastewater into a creek for months—tests showed human waste levels at 12 times the legal limit and ammonia readings at 10 times the safe level. News & Record
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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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