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High Point
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local rescue group is urging residents to adopt Tabi, a rescued pet showcased in their campaign to find her a permanent, loving home — the effort is part of a broader push to increase animal adoptions in the community. WFMY News 2
- ➤ Jim Longworth—along with his guests—discussed community engagement and local strategies to strengthen neighborhood bonds in a recent talk that focused on fresh ideas for resident involvement. WFMY News 2
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A High Point woman, 53-year-old Wendy Gibson-Fitzgerald, pleaded guilty to eight counts of wire fraud and was sentenced to seven years in prison — she used another person’s information to get loans and credit cards, stealing $466,766.79 from 2017 through May 2020. WXII 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jim Longworth and guests discussed JetZero, lifelong learning, and speed painting on Triad Today + the talk offered insights into local innovation. WFMY News 2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning, I Am A Queen distributed 1,000 book bags and school supplies at Greensboro Sportsplex to help families in Guilford and Rockingham counties ease back-to-school costs—volunteers say the items boost students’ confidence and readiness for the new school year. 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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Lunch Meetup with Real Estate Professionals
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Kickback Jack's High Point — Registration required — Network with experienced investors and learn about real estate strategies that changed lives.
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