Daily
High Point
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Savor High Point is a festival offering international dishes—organizers say residents will soon sample food from many countries in High Point. Details on the event schedule and vendor lineup are expected to be released shortly. The High Point Enterprise
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gildan Activewear is in talks to acquire HanesBrands for nearly $5 billion, and the deal could be announced by the end of this week. Both companies already have a strong presence in the Triad — sources from the Financial Times and Bloomberg reported this development. WXII 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNCSA filmmaking students plan a documentary on the High Point Market; they will start a research phase at the October market in 2025—filming is set for the April market in 2026. News & Record
- ➤ High Point University announced on Tuesday that three global company leaders will serve as commencement speakers for ceremonies in the coming year — President Nido Qubein made the announcement during a campus program. The High Point Enterprise
- ➤ Infinite Campus is a new statewide school system replacing PowerSchool after a major data breach in December 2024 — it began in year-round schools in July and will be used by everyone on August 25th. The system adds stronger security with two-factor authentication and lets parents easily upload enrollment documents. WXII 12
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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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