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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ For nearly two weeks, storms have disrupted business operations in the Piedmont Triad, with the High Point Rockers pausing 14 to 15 games and the Bryan YMCA delaying swim lessons and lifeguard training due to lightning concerns—local businesses now look to drier days to resume normal activities. WFMY News 2
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gaurang Doshi—an adjunct professor at UNCG who teaches Indian music—was awarded the North Carolina Heritage Award earlier this month. He plays the sarod and is one of only two artists from Winston-Salem to earn the state's highest cultural honor. News & Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local officials in the Triad have upgraded alert systems and staged road crews as heavy storms and flooding continue to threaten the area. Emergency managers in Guilford and Alamance Counties, along with DOT crews, use systems to send warnings and coordinate responses—residents are urged not to drive through standing water. WFMY News 2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Guilford County Commissioners unanimously appointed Victor Isler as the new county manager, citing his 17 years of local government experience, and his role takes effect immediately with a starting salary of $315,000 — county officials expect he will strengthen local operations. WXII 12
- ➤ Guilford commissioners named Victor Isler interim county manager three weeks after Michael Halford abruptly retired from nearly 25 years of service. The appointment will serve until a permanent manager is selected — officials plan to review candidates soon. News & Record
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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