Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
Good morning, High Point.
Today, a High Point church announced plans to open a coffee shop — a move to expand its ministry, with more details on the opening expected soon.
Officials reported that a collision occurred on Friday at about 4:10 p.m. on I-40 East between Lewisville-Clemmons Road and U.S. 421—two additional crashes happened on I-40 East near exits 190 and 188 and on U.S. 52 near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive with one lane closed as the State Highway Patrol responded.
Money mix-ups have left Triad families frustrated and searching for answers—financial errors are causing delays that stress household budgets and prompt calls for fixes, as affected families seek quick resolutions.
Residents in the Triad are urged to fight the spread of the Spotted Lanternfly, first seen in Kernersville in 2022 and now found in Greensboro, Oak Ridge, Colfax, and Winston-Salem — experts say to kill the insects when spotted and scrape egg masses from trees in the fall to help slow next year’s invasion.
Fans attended Day 2 of the Wyndham Championship today despite overcast skies.
They explored various fan activities offered by the event—enhancing a memorable experience.
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.
Earth Web Expedition Day Camp
9 AM – 3 PM — Gibson Park — $75 — Explore Earth's living web through fun activities and a stewardship project.
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.
Adaptive Tennis
11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Come see how GRETA promotes tennis for adaptive players in our community.
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.
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.
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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