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High Point
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 45th annual Crop Hunger Walk is scheduled for Sunday + the event will help fight hunger in our community as previewed by WFMY News 2's Giselle Thomas. WFMY News 2
- ➤ Renowned recycle artist Thomas Dambo will come to High Point to build a giant wooden troll using recycled materials—community volunteers are needed—to help with the installation. The High Point Enterprise
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A High Point auto dealer completed a five-year expansion—renovating its campus on the 2400 block of N. Main Street—with plans that had spanned many years. The High Point Enterprise
- ➤ Whataburger will open a new restaurant on Harvey Street in Winston-Salem on Monday, Oct. 6—one of six new Triad locations planned with one branch already open in Greensboro and a planned early fall outlet in High Point. WXII 12
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tropical Storm Imelda is moving north and is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to North Carolina beaches and the Piedmont Triad today and into Tuesday—forecasts say it may strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane by Tuesday morning. National Hurricane Center officials note that rising swells and rip currents are a threat while Humberto may steer Imelda further east away from inland areas. WXII 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than two dozen new laws will take effect in North Carolina on October 1, including changes to motor vehicle license renewals, tougher protections for domestic violence victims and children, new pharmacy pricing rules, and updated benefits for military families — Gov. Josh Stein said the measures aim to improve state policies for better community support. These bills will alter how licenses are processed and how health care and legal protections are administered, affecting many citizens across the state. WXII 12
- ➤ Despite a possible government shutdown, Wednesday's Triad Honor Flight will carry 100 local veterans from Greensboro to Washington—where officials worry that locked bathrooms at Arlington could disrupt the visit. The flight costs about $115,000 per trip but is free to the veterans, and it is the final honor flight of the year with plans already underway for more in 2026. WXII 12
- ➤ Governor Josh Stein declared a state of emergency on Sept. 27 due to heavy rainfall expected from Tropical Storm Imelda while emergency crews and rescue teams were put on alert (the storm is forecast to remain offshore with minimal impact). ABC45
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ WXII digital team has published a guide listing fall drinks and treats from local shops in the Triad—this guide shows special items like pumpkin spice latte and apple cider available at High Point, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro. The guide runs through Dec. 3 as many businesses offer seasonal flavors. WXII 12
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fortuna Coffee Collective Open House
10 AM – 3 PM — Fortuna Enterprises LLC — Free tickets — Explore top-quality products and discover ways Fortuna can help grow your business.
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Groundhog Day - The Musical
2-5 p.m. — High Point Theatre — Tickets available at the box office — Experience the hilarious tale of a weatherman stuck reliving the same day in a musical adaptation of the classic film.
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Adaptive Tennis
11 AM - 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Discover tennis opportunities for adaptive players in a supportive community environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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