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Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Jim Longworth led a discussion on community engagement—focusing on hospice nursing and workforce development to improve local support services. The broadcast outlined new approaches that will help expand community health and job training programs.  WFMY News 2
  • NC travelers will face flight delays at Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham and Piedmont Triad airports over Labor Day weekend—Charlotte will have 31 delays, Raleigh-Durham will see 21 delays with one cancellation, and Piedmont Triad will report 3 delays. AAA advises drivers to check vehicles and stock emergency kits since it responded to over 383000 calls from stranded motorists last holiday weekend.  WXII 12

CRIME NEWS

  • A former student, 22-year-old Octavius Mustophidae Benton II, was arrested on Friday after admitting to carrying a firearm at a Southeast Guilford High School football game and faces charges for misdemeanor carrying a concealed weapon and felony possession on school property+ he was released on a $2,500 unsecured bond.  WFMY News 2

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Williams Companies, which operates the Transco pipeline, expressed disappointment with Forsyth County’s decision to urge regulators to delay permits for its expansion and said the project is safe. In an email, the company noted that a local poll supports the need for improved natural gas infrastructure — while critics dispute the survey’s accuracy and call for a detailed environmental review.  News & Record

SPORTS NEWS

  • Page ended its three-game losing streak by beating Northwest Guilford 42—21 at home. Senior Anthony Johnson and his teammates built a 14—0 lead early in the game and kept the win with strong plays.  News & Record

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 9/2/25

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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.

    Thu, 9/4/25

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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.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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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.

    Tue, 9/9/25

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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.

    Thu, 9/11/25

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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.

    Fri, 9/12/25

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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.

    Sat, 9/13/25

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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.

    Thu, 9/18/25

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