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High Point
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Six extended-year schools in Guilford County started on Aug. 5 and seven additional schools are opening today; most students will return on Aug. 25. Parents should check school attendance and dress code policies as well as the new cellphone ban—along with details on free breakfast and lunch. WXII 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of High Point announced an eight-week civic engagement program called High Point 101 to connect residents with local government through hands-on learning and meaningful dialogue. Participants must attend the first session, weekly sessions from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, and one City Council meeting, and eligible residents aged 18 and older can apply until August 11. ABC45
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Most State Health Plan participants (excluding Medicare recipients) will become eligible in October for a no-cost surgical benefit offered through a new partnership with Lantern and its network of surgeons serving the Triad, Charlotte and Hickory. The benefit will cover about 1,500 orthopedic procedures, including knee and shoulder surgeries, and aims to give better care while cutting costs for roughly 550,000 members. News & Record
- ➤ Guilford County health officials confirmed a fox on Forbes Drive tested positive for rabies on August 4, marking the fifth case this year—residents are urged to ensure their pets are vaccinated and avoid contact with wild animals. ABC45
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Don't mistake motion for progress.
~ Alfred Montapert
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