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Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

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Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A High Point man, Vasilios Papageorgiou, won $1 million from a scratch-off ticket, opting for a $600,000 lump sum payout.  WFMY News 2

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Morehead High School's football captain had his arm amputated following an ATV accident.  WFMY News 2

CRIME NEWS

  • High Point police seek a red truck in connection to a hit-and-run that resulted in the death of Michael Lee Isaac Jr., urging the public for information.  WXII 12
  • A 1-year-old girl was found deceased with a gunshot wound in High Point, sparking an investigation by the Special Victims Unit.  WXII 12

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Residents in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia may have unclaimed money or property, and can search a state database to potentially reclaim funds before the Christmas holiday.  WXII 12

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Krispy Kreme to distribute free doughnuts to the first 500 customers at participating locations for World Kindness Day, potentially giving away up to 1.84 million doughnuts nationwide.  News & Record

SPORTS NEWS

  • Former High Point Rockers left-handed pitcher Brandon Leibrandt signs a minor league contract with the New York Yankees and aims for a 2025 Opening Day roster spot.  ABC45

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 2024 ValorFeast: Supporting Female Veterans and Their Families

    Experience a heartwarming initiative providing Thanksgiving groceries to female veterans and their families, addressing food insecurity and fostering community support.

    Sat, 11/16/24

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  • CashFlow Board Game Night at Panera Bread

    Learn to play the Cash Flow board game, designed to teach investment strategies for financial independence, in a friendly environment suitable for ages 13 and up.

    Mon, 11/18/24

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  • Phoenix Academy Middle School Basketball Game vs Wesleyan Christian Trojans

    Experience an exciting basketball matchup featuring the boys' and girls' middle school teams from Phoenix Academy and Wesleyan Christian Trojans.

    Tue, 11/19/24

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  • A Christmas Carol: A Community Theatre Experience

    Experience the transformative journey of Ebenezer Scrooge through the adaptation of the classic tale 'A Christmas Carol' at the Hayworth Fine Arts Center.

    Wed, 11/20/24

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  • Associates EXPO & Builder Appreciation Night

    Experience a unique opportunity for Associate Members to connect and showcase their offerings to Builder & Remodeler members while enjoying dinner and the chance to win prizes.

    Thu, 11/21/24

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  • High Point Holiday Market and Craft Bazaar

    Experience a vibrant holiday celebration featuring live performances, a tree lighting ceremony, and a diverse array of vendors at the High Point Holiday Party.

    Sat, 11/23/24

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  • Christian Singles Networking Event

    Experience an engaging evening of social networking, insightful discussions, and speed dating tailored for Christian singles aged 21 to 45 in High Point.

    Sun, 11/24/24

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  • John Berry Christmas Concert

    Experience the captivating tenor voice of John Berry as he performs a blend of his classic hits and beloved Christmas music, alongside a special VIP Meet & Greet opportunity.

    Sat, 11/30/24

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  • Surry HomeSchool Boys Varsity Basketball Game at Phoenix Academy

    Experience an exciting non-conference varsity basketball game as the Surry HomeSchool team faces off against the Phoenix Academy at home.

    Mon, 12/2/24

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  • A Holiday Concert Featuring Kirk Whalum and 1aChord

    An evening of soul-stirring jazz performances by renowned saxophonist Kirk Whalum and America's Got Talent's 1aChord, showcasing holiday classics and the music of John Coltrane.

    Thu, 12/5/24

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