Good morning, High Point.

High Point resident Hattie Hill won a $200,000 top prize on the High Voltage Cash scratch-off game and claimed her prize on Wednesday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh after buying her ticket on East Green Drive; she took home $143,501 after state+federal tax withholdings.

The High Point Museum will host We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in North Carolina, an exhibit by Preservation North Carolina that highlights local Black architectural contributions.

K&W Cafeteria announced this week that it will close after more than 80 years in business, prompting local fans to share cherished copycat recipes on Facebook.

Residents exchanged ideas for baked spaghetti and coconut cream pie to keep the tradition alive.

Precision Concepts and 10 Roads Express announced Triad plant closures that will cause over 130 job losses just weeks before Christmas.

Last Thursday, Guilford County Schools broke ground on the new Sternberger Elementary, a $65.5 million project set to finish in 2027 that will replace the outdated campus.

The district will also break ground on Allen Jay Elementary today at 4 p.m. in High Point to continue its school modernization efforts.

High Point officials will activate a white flag if temperatures remain below freezing for over two hours to provide shelter for those exposed to the cold (a measure to protect residents during harsh conditions).

High Point police officer Nick Coleman rang the cancer victory bell this week—after finishing 14 rounds of chemotherapy for a rare bone cancer diagnosed in April.

A High Point woman bought a $5 scratch-off ticket this week and won the (first $200,000 top prize).

She will follow official lottery procedures to claim her winnings.

Four Triad high schools compete in the NCHSAA Football Regional Finals after Grimsley (13-7 over Weddington) and Reidsville (23-21 over West Craven) won Friday night; Starmount meets Murphy at 7:30pm today while Northern Guilford faces Watauga at 6pm Saturday.

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.

Adaptive Tennis

11 AM - 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center Tennis Courts — Free — Experience the joy of tennis tailored for individuals with physical disabilities.

Live Music with James Vincent Carroll

7-9 p.m. — Goofy Foot Taproom and Brewery — Cost Info not provided — Enjoy a night of live music with local artist James Vincent Carroll in a top-rated taproom.

A Christmas Carol - Musical Performance

2-4 p.m. — High Point Theatre — $26 to $31 — Experience the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge in a delightful holiday musical adaptation of Dickens’ classic.

MBB vs. Mary Baldwin Basketball Game

7-11:59 p.m. — Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying basketball showdown featuring the Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels.

Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Class

7-9 p.m. — Uncle Cheesecake — Cost information not provided — Craft a stunning dessert charcuterie board with festive treats for your holiday gatherings.

Adaptive Tennis

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Embrace the sport of tennis in an inclusive setting for adaptive players of all abilities.

New Year's Eve Celebration at The Podium

9:30 PM – 12:30 AM — The Podium — £70-£85 per person — Enjoy a lavish dinner with champagne to ring in the New Year.