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Monday, July 28th, 2025

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Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Yelp NC Triad is hosting the 'Summer of Sweets' event—free ice cream is available for anyone with a Yelp account to cool off in the heat. Community Director Erik Sommers said the campaign also lets participants learn how to join Yelp’s Elite Squad.  WXII 12

CRIME NEWS

  • Asheboro police are seeking public help to locate 68-year-old Douglas Honeycutt, last seen leaving the 500 block of South Park Street in Asheboro and known to frequent High Point, who is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall and about 180 pounds with short gray hair and blue eyes and was wearing a gray shirt, jeans, and black shoes (he is believed to have dementia or Alzheimer's).  WXII 12
  • A High Point woman, Wendy Gibson-Fitzgerald, was sentenced to prison after she defrauded a company of more than $466,000 — court records confirmed her wire fraud conviction.  News & Record

CULTURE NEWS

  • Women across the Triad are embracing the viral muumuu trend by choosing colorful, loose-fitting dresses for comfort and style. Local dress shops and online retailers are restocking while themed gatherings and social media posts add to the trend—local women share how the outfits boost their confidence.  News & Record

HEALTH NEWS

  • Novant Health has introduced a screening program for pancreatic cancer for patients with a personal or family history of cancer—bringing together multiple specialists into one appointment. The clinic runs one day a month at partner offices—using genetic testing to deliver personalized treatment plans and assess risks for relatives.  WXII 12

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 8/5/25

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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.

    Thu, 8/7/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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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.

    Tue, 8/12/25

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  • SWA Boys Varsity Soccer Match

    3-4:45 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Free entry — Cheer on the Phoenix Academy as they face off against Southern Wake Academy in a thrilling non-conference soccer match.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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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 a supportive community environment.

    Tue, 8/26/25

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