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High Point
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Guilford County Animal Services is lowering adoption fees to $25 today as part of the Clear the Shelters campaign that aims to find homes for 550 animals, including 316 cats. The shelter paused cat intake due to a rabies case—space remains limited. ABC45
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Triad’s jobless rate went up from 3.8% to 4.2% in June as layoffs and 2,019 fewer workers reduced the labor force to 812,116, the N.C. Commerce Department said. Companies such as PVH and FedEx will close centers later this year—adding to job cuts as counties like Forsyth and Guilford saw rising rates. News & Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Josh Stein announced nearly $11 million has been allocated today for 37 local trail projects in the Piedmont region under the Great Trails State Program—this funding will boost tourism and improve trails like the Haw River State Trail and American Tobacco Trail. WXII 12
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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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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.
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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.
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John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival 2025
3-9 p.m. — Oak Hollow Festival Park — Free entry — Experience the smooth sounds of jazz with Grammy-winning saxophonist Bob Reynolds.
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