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Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Cleaner World’s Give A Kid A Coat campaign will kick off soon — collecting coat donations to help community members in need in TRIAD. The annual drive aims to provide warmth during winter. The High Point Enterprise
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Duke Energy is advancing plans for a new nuclear plant in the Triad & the project could have up to six reactors, with additional construction details to be confirmed. News & Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A High Point native has been tapped to design an iconic symbol for New Year's Eve celebrations — it will be unveiled during local festivities as plans progress toward final approval. The High Point Enterprise
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina lawmakers will keep the minimum wage at $7.25 in 2026 (GOP leaders say no raise is coming) even as 8.3 million workers in 19 states get higher pay on New Year’s Day. News & Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Guilford won the boys tournament at the 2025 Sheetz Holiday Christmas Classic, with Darrell Howze scoring 40 points and earning MVP honors. News & Record
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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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Usui-Tibetan Reiki Level 1 Workshop
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Kinetic Roots Wellness — $100 New Year Special — Discover the fundamentals of Reiki and become a certified level one practitioner.
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Phoenix Academy vs Triad Math & Science Academy Basketball Game
6:30 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Ticket prices vary — Watch local high school teams battle it out in a thrilling varsity basketball matchup.
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Bundles & Bubbles
4-8 p.m. — The Loft at Congdon Yards — Free entry — Offering essential support for new mothers through diaper bag bundles and community connections.
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Kindergarten Prep Bootcamp
1-5 p.m. — 121 Skeet Club Rd — Free entry — Prepare little ones for kindergarten with fun activities and skill screenings.
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