Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of August.
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🎭 Culture
Local film critic Dale Pollock returns to Local Vibe with WXII 12’s Audrey Biesk for a What to Watch segment, reviewing Spider-Man: Brand New Day in theaters + three streaming titles including The Bombing of Pan Am 103 on Netflix.
His review highlights Spider-Man’s $360 million debut this summer.
Savor High Point returns on Saturday, Aug.
29 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Mendenhall Transportation Terminal, offering an expanded lineup of food vendors, live entertainment, cultural performances, tropical cocktails, and a tribute to Hurricane Katrina (celebrating resilience) with proceeds supporting local food security.
🌲 Environment
Water main breaks across the Triad, including one in Forsyth County that left residents without water for over 24 hours, point to aging infrastructure as a major factor—engineers at NC State are adding pressure monitors to help detect leaks faster.
Duke Energy is offering free home energy assessments for Triad homeowners to help reduce rising summer energy bills.
Energy advisors will inspect insulation, HVAC systems, and windows —providing personalized tips to lower energy use.
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