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High Point
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the High Points Arts Council hosts Art on Tap at Centennial Station Arts Center from 6 to 8 p.m.—the Triad also will have free events including live music, a family movie night, and festivals like Aggie FanFest, Fall Fest, Aggies on Elm, and a Boo Bash Carnival later this week. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities in High Point, Greensboro, and Jamestown as the busy week unfolds. YES! Weekly
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Guilford County officials are updating their Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan to reduce risks from natural and man-made disasters—this plan will help secure FEMA funding as planned actions are refined based on resident input from surveys and meetings. YES! Weekly
- ➤ High Point has received a federal grant to fund 24 new firefighter positions—this funding will boost the city’s fire department capacity as it prepares to fill the roles. The High Point Enterprise
- ➤ The North Carolina Public Safety Act will implement three new domestic violence measures on December 1 that make habitual abuse a felony and require offenders to surrender their guns—these protections will extend to victims both in and out of state. Local advocate Portia Shipman, a survivor who runs the Paint the City Purple initiative, said the law is a positive step to help prevent further abuse. WXII 12
- ➤ Guilford County Board of Elections announced on Oct. 8 that a recount will review votes for Greensboro City Council candidates T. Dianne Bellamy-Small and Carla Franklin, who received 9.35% and 9.26% of the vote. The recount—scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the lower ground level of the New Guilford County Courthouse—will recheck the primary election results. WFMY News 2
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Elsie Best, an 88-year-old two-time breast cancer survivor in the Triad, stays positive after long treatments—she raises funds and spreads awareness for the American Cancer Society. She urges everyone to care for their health by looking their best so they can keep fighting for life. WXII 12
- ➤ The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will cancel the rules that let people get COVID-19 shots in pharmacies because the CDC now says a prescription is not needed. The change will start on Oct. 13 as pharmacies—insurers and vaccine programs adjust to the update. WXII 12
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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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Halloween Spooky Hoopla
5-8 p.m. — High Point Athletic Complex — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of Trunk-Or-Treat festivities with bounce houses, a gaming truck, and a haunted trail.
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When Design Heals: How Interior Design Shapes Health
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Congdon Yards — Check Eventbrite for pricing — A full day of enlightening discussions on how interior design influences health through science and aesthetics.
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Clay Candy Dish Workshop
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — High Point Museum — Free — Create a candy dish from clay in a sensory-friendly environment perfect for all ages.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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