Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 63.
Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NC dad speaks out after baby daughter's fentanyl death; mom among two charged (cbs17.com) — A Greensboro father is sharing his grief and memories of his 9‑month‑old daughter Destiny after her fentanyl-related death led to second-degree murder charges against the child's mother and grandmother. He describes co-parenting concerns, his efforts to involve social services, and his ongoing therapy and search for forgiveness. The case underscores Greensboro's ongoing struggles with addiction and child safety.
• Kurt Hertle (chattanoogan.com) — A man who grew up in Greensboro and later settled in Tennessee has died at 76, remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His family plans a private gathering to honor him and suggests memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Greensboro readers may recognize his local roots and lifelong love of UNC basketball.
• Koe Wetzel Brings Little Boy On Stage After A Fight Breaks Out Near Him In The Crowd (whiskeyriff.com) — Koe Wetzel is bringing his Night Champion World Tour to Greensboro's First Horizon Coliseum on September 11, giving local fans a chance to see the country rocker live. The tour made headlines after Wetzel paused a Washington, D.C. show to protect a young fan near a crowd fight and invited the boy onstage for a memorable moment.
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse Guilford Courthouse National Park All programs meet at the Visitor Center. Address: 2332 New Garden Road Greensboro NC 27410 1:30 pm
Saturday September 12
Gimme Gimme Disco → THE MOVE - Live Music Venue, 523 S Elm St, Greensboro 9:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
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Canning the recommended French onion soup today. Our Salad patch is also being planted today. We are planting buttercrunch lettuce,spinach salad mix, romaine mix and arugula. Additionally we are… (Nextdoor Sweetwater - Wadena)
One of the better reasons to send the drone up... I captured this group of deer in the backyard last week, including a spotted fawn staying close to the others. Always appreciate getting a different… (Nextdoor Ridgewood)
Graham Personnel Services posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Warehouse Turret Truck Operator in Greensboro. Apply here.
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager in Greensboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greensboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
High Point
1980s home decor trends are back this fall, according to New Orleans interior designers (nola.com)
No. 19 UNC Volleyball Wins Final Preseason Tune Up Over High Point (tarheeltimes.com)
During 3 hour public hearing: More than three dozen residents speak out against data centers, for moratorium (alamancenews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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