Good morning, High Point.

Three High Point residents will be among more than a dozen individuals and organizations honored — at an annual Triad event celebrating philanthropy.

Lenovo announced a $77-million expansion in Guilford that will add 420 full-time jobs at its Whitsett facility—nearly doubling its current workforce of about 500 and building on operations that began in 2007.

WFMY News 2’s Call for Action team has handled 485 consumer cases this year — and it is ready to help locals with any consumer problems.

Grammy Award-winning Diamond Rio will perform Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the High Point Theatre—promising a live country music experience for fans in High Point.

JetZero representatives visited Andrews High’s aviation shop and flight simulation room today to see local aerospace programs in action—this stop is part of their ongoing tour of Triad educational initiatives.

High Point University maintained its three No. 1 rankings in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report—showing its strong academic standing for future students.

Two tropical waves in the Atlantic could turn into tropical storms by the weekend—conditions in the Caribbean are improving—which may bring rain and wind to the Carolinas early next week if the storms track near the coast.

Gov. Stein asked Washington to speed up FEMA funds—only $1.3 billion has been released after Hurricane Helene caused $60 billion in damage.

Local officials say cities and counties must pay upfront for repairs while reimbursements are expected to eventually total about $8 billion.

Last week, over 500 healthcare professionals met in Winston-Salem at the NCNA Annual Convention to honor nurses and a legislator for their contributions to patient care—Triad nurses completed a leadership fellowship while a Greensboro nurse was elected President-Elect.

The event highlighted key support and advancements in nursing practice.

AI Sales Workshop

8 AM – 12 PM — River Landing At Sandy Ridge — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Enhance your sales strategies with the power of AI at this immersive workshop.

Diamond Rio Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — High Point Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate 50 years of the High Point Theatre with iconic country hits from Diamond Rio.

Radio Revolver Concert

8:30 PM - 11:30 PM — The Podium — Cost not specified — Experience a musical journey through the best of pop and rock history with Radio Revolver.

Club Trice Live Show featuring Patrice Lovely & DJ Tito

7-11 p.m. — 98 Asian Bistro — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable night of laughter, music, and live entertainment with Patrice Lovely and DJ Tito.

Larry Fleet Concert

7-9 p.m. — COHAB.SPACE — Ticket info not specified — Experience the soulful sounds of Tennessee's own Larry Fleet inspired by classic artists.

Fall Festival at Oakview Recreation Center

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Deep River Pointe Apartments — Free food — Enjoy inflatables, games, face painting, and music at this family-friendly festival.

Lunch Meetup - High Point

12:30-1:30 p.m. — Kickback Jack's High Point — Free entry — Network with like-minded investors and gain insights from qualified professionals.

Fortuna Coffee Collective Open House

10 AM – 3 PM — Fortuna Enterprises LLC — Free tickets — Connect with fellow business owners and explore solutions for your café and restaurant needs.

Boo Bash Carnival

2-8 p.m. — High Point City Lake Park — Free entry; $5 for unlimited amusements — Enjoy a festive day of trunk-or-treat, spooky train rides, and fun games.

Adaptive Tennis

11 AM - 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Discover tennis opportunities for adaptive players in a supportive community environment.