Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
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🏘️ Community
A local church opened the Oakwood Community Day Center in High Point to provide essential support for homeless residents after years of planning.
Students, staff and volunteers at High Point University honored veterans during their annual celebration by sharing activities that showed deep gratitude for military service—supporters and honorees came together in a meaningful tribute.
Tim Gulledge hopes the 2025 High Point Veterans Day Parade — set for Sunday — will pay tribute to the local veterans who served and sacrificed.
The parade will honor these heroes in High Point.
Gilmore Shows is hosting a holiday market at First Horizon Coliseum with hundreds of vendors offering gifts, jewelry, clothing, gourmet foods, decorations and crafts.
Santa will be on site for photos while tickets cost $10 for those 13 and older, $1 for children 6 to 12 and free for children under 6; the market runs until 8 p.m. on Friday and is open on Saturday and Sunday.
💼 Business
PNC Bank plans a comeback in Winston-Salem and the Triad with 12 new branches by 2030 and will add between 100 and 120 jobs because each branch usually hires 8 to 10 employees (average per branch).
🏛️ Government
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on Nov.
20 to gather input on a charter airline company's plan to renovate a vacant building on Market Street in Greensboro+ if approved, the project will cost over $6.9 million and add 122 full-time jobs.
NCDHHS announced Friday that the USDA will fully fund November SNAP benefits so additional funds will be added to EBT cards as soon as this weekend — more than 586000 households had received reduced payments, and officials are now processing the remaining benefits to help families buy groceries.
🎉 High Point Events
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Live Music with Michael Chaney
7-9 p.m. — Goofy Foot Taproom and Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy original songs and unique covers from a beloved local musician.
Clover Garden School Boys Varsity Basketball Game
7:30-8:45 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Admission details not provided — Catch the Clover Garden School team in a non-conference clash against Phoenix Academy.
Los Lonely Boys Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — High Point Theatre — Ticket prices available — Celebrate the return of the Grammy-winning Texican rock & roll trio after a rejuvenating break and check out their latest music.
Black Friday Black Business Expo
11 AM-7 PM — Macedonia Family Resource Center — Free entry — Celebrate and uplift Triad Black-owned businesses through shopping, food, and entertainment.
Adaptive Tennis
11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Discover tennis through engaging opportunities for adaptive players in the community.
Danú: An Emerald Isle Christmas
6-10 p.m. — High Point Theatre — $0 to $78.73 — Celebrate the spirit of a traditional Irish Christmas with live music and colorful dancing.
Lunch Meetup High Point
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Kickback Jack's High Point — Check registration for costs — Network with like-minded real estate investors and gain insights from qualified professionals.
The Nutcracker Ballet: A Holiday Classic
6 p.m. — High Point Theatre — $31 — Experience Clara’s enchanting journey in a magical production of The Nutcracker Ballet with stunning visuals and delightful performances.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administration II Training
December 8th-11th — Arise Health Training Institute — $1890 — Enhance your Linux skills with this extensive hands-on training course.
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