Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pennybyrn held an open house at its new Melvin & Ruth Witcher Adult Day Center where program assistant Danita Turner led guests on a tour to preview upcoming services for adults; the center will open soon to support community members in need of day care services. The High Point Enterprise
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Smith High School football players were charged with juvenile offenses—accused of punching a referee during a game on Sept. 12 in High Point. WFMY News 2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Friendly Avenue is closed today due to a water main break + the city said the road will reopen after midnight. WFMY News 2
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A High Point police officer is fighting a rare form of bone cancer (support is needed) and a local cancer walk will raise funds to help with his treatment. Community organizers urge residents to join the effort (donation details to follow). WFMY News 2
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A prospective buyer of a long-vacant office building in downtown High Point has cleared a state hurdle to rehabilitate the property. The High Point Enterprise
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On October 3rd, high school teams played in Week Seven matchups with the First National Bank Game of the Week featuring 5-1 Central Davidson — 3-2 Lexington. Other teams took part in Friday Football Fever games as local athletes competed in a busy schedule. WFMY News 2
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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 — Connect with fellow business owners and explore solutions for your café and restaurant needs.
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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.
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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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Southern Culture On The Skids Concert
7-9 p.m. — COHAB.SPACE — Ticketed event — Experience the dynamic sounds of Southern Culture On The Skids, a band with a rich history since 1983.
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