Friday, August 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in the Five Points area of High Point are opposing plans for a new homeless shelter—citing concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood. WFMY News 2
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jaciel Reyes is charged with reckless driving and speeding—allegedly causing the death of 79-year-old motorist Daniel Lee Hodges. News & Record
- ➤ On August 20, detectives obtained arrest warrants for Gabriel Suarez (25), the child’s uncle, and Natali Suarez (34), the child’s mother, on charges of Misdemeanor Child Abuse, with Gabriel Suarez now held at the Randolph County Detention Center on a $2,500 bond and Natali Suarez turning herself in at the Guilford County Detention Center in Greensboro. YES! Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ GCS includes three of the top-ranked schools in state rankings—The Early College at Guilford was named best high school in North Carolina and ranked 31st nationally by U.S. News & World Report. News & Record
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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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Cornerstone Charter vs. Phoenix Academy Varsity Soccer Match
6-7:45 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Free entry — Watch an exciting varsity soccer match as the home team takes on Cornerstone Charter.
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Vet 2 Vet Bass Tournament
7 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Oak Hollow Marina — $50 registration fee — Cast your line for a cause and support veterans through fishing therapy.
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Adaptive Tennis
11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Discover the joy of tennis for wheelchair and standing adaptive players through this community-focused event.
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TMASA Girls Varsity Volleyball Match
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Free entry — Watch the Phoenix Academy team face off against Triad Math and Science Academy in a lively home conference volleyball match.
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Sister Hazel Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — COHAB.SPACE — Tickets available — Experience the melodic charm of Sister Hazel, renowned for their influential independent music.
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Adaptive Tennis
11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Engage in adaptive tennis aimed at players with physical disabilities, fostering inclusivity in sports.
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