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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
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Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mt. Tabor students walked out to support teachers as they protested job cuts by using chants and signs—showing their strong support for staff. WFMY News 2
- ➤ Guilford County Schools started the school year today—students and staff experienced a mix of emotions on the first day. WFMY News 2
- ➤ Seventeen kindergarteners at Morehead Elementary began classes today as they met their new teacher, Ms. Morgan, along with teaching assistant Ms. Toman; the students started learning basics like vowel sounds and counting while Morgan looked forward to building a strong classroom community & planting the seeds for future learning. This marks both the students’ first day and Morgan's official start as a teacher in a school where she grew up. ABC45
- ➤ Today, High Point University broke ground on a $100 million library project— a four-story building that will feature thousands of books, private study rooms, and podcast studios. WFMY News 2
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Becky Morgan, a UNCG Hall of Famer, made history by winning the U.S. Senior Women’s Open on Sunday—she will return next year to compete at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor, Michigan. WFMY News 2
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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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Ledisi Live in Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — High Point Theatre — $69.05 to $191.81 — Experience an electrifying performance by one of R&B’s most captivating vocalists.
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