Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Toys for Tots aims to provide Christmas gifts to 50,000 children in Forsyth and Yadkin Counties, boosted by an influx of families displaced by Tropical Storm Helene. ABC45
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man was fatally struck by a truck whose driver had not defrosted the windshield. WFMY News 2
- ➤ A Greensboro police officer was identified as the driver in a fatal pedestrian collision and placed on administrative duty pending an investigation by High Point Police. News & Record
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Office Evolution, under Peggy Barron-Antolin's leadership, is expanding in High Point despite the general decline in office space demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The High Point Enterprise
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Guilford Technical Community College in High Point, N.C., receives a $5 million grant from the EPA to establish a Skilled Trades Center aimed at addressing environmental and climate justice through job training. ABC45
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers in Capitol Hill propose a disaster relief bill providing over $100 billion in aid for hurricane recovery, with uncertain funds for North Carolina. ABC45
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Free Weekly Parent/Child Play Date
This event offers a weekly opportunity for families to connect and let their children engage in play at a welcoming childcare venue.
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The Nutcracker Ballet by High Point Ballet
High Point Ballet presents a family-friendly performance of The Nutcracker, featuring enchanting choreography and a holiday theme.
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Weekly Parent/Child Play Date - Free Event
A weekly free play date for children and parents to socialize and connect at Kiddin' Around Drop-in Childcare.
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New Year’s Eve Party: HedTrip @ High Point Bistro
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a pizza buffet, champagne toast, and party favors at HangUps in High Point.
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Wednesday Night Groups at LIFE Community Church
Wednesday Night Groups will feature various activities and programs for children and students, launching on January 8th, 2025.
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