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Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local donors helped the Christmas Cheer Fund exceed $13K — recent donations reached $2,781 — to support holiday giving in High Point as contributions continue through the season. The High Point Enterprise
- ➤ Volunteer Tawanna Taylor helped six-year-old Jocelyn Hill shop for gifts on Thursday at Target as part of a Christmas Cheer Fund event organized by Kiwanis & the Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Club in the community. The High Point Enterprise
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local film critic Dale Pollock shared his popcorn ratings and December picks for movies and shows during an early morning segment with WXII 12’s Audrey Biesk, highlighting titles in theaters and on streaming platforms (Apple TV and Netflix). WXII 12
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Shoppers in High Point should note upcoming shipping deadlines — first-class mail must be sent by Dec. 17 and priority packages by Dec. 18 — as holiday orders are expected to increase. WFMY News 2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eastern High School principal Darrell Harris was named Piedmont-Triad Regional Principal of the Year Friday, making him one of nine finalists for the Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year title. His leadership helped move the school off the low-performing list and boost graduation rates. WFMY News 2
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A High Point officer learned they had cancer after a routine foot procedure in October when a podiatrist failed to diagnose the condition earlier. WFMY News 2
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wicks + Wine Candle-Making Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Edona's Wine Not — Includes materials and one glass of wine — Pour intention and purpose into candles as we toast to a bright 2026.
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