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🌱 Patch AM: Greensboro school community grieves young athlete after on-campus medical emergency

Make time for Lucas Zelnick on the Greensboro Patch calendar

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Hi Greensboro! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Greensboro school community grieves young athlete after on-campus medical emergency
  • How Greensboro plans to target repeat crime hotspots after downtown shooting.
  • Greensboro child critically hurt in Burlington Road crash; charges detailed.

Also on today's calendar: Gimme Gimme Disco and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 99, low: 75.
  • Thursday: Very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Middle schooler in North Carolina dies in 'medical incident' on campus (11alive.com) — Northwest Guilford Middle School in Greensboro is mourning student and football player Caden Sorrell, who died after a medical incident on campus last week. School leaders and the PTSO are encouraging the community to grieve together and have created a memorial space at the school's Rock where people can leave flowers, notes, and other remembrances.
   

2. Greensboro officials announce new strategy targeting repeat crime locations, offenders after weekend shooting (wfmynews2.com) — City leaders in Greensboro are rolling out a new, data-driven strategy to focus police and community resources on repeat crime locations and violent offenders after a downtown shooting left one woman critically injured. The plan coordinates specialized police units with the Community Safety Department to prevent retaliation, support victims, and engage youth. Officials are also reviewing policies and urging residents and local organizations to share information about illegal guns and violence.
   

3. Man faces DWI charge after Greensboro crash critically injures 4-year-old, police say (abc45.com) — A serious crash on Burlington Road in Greensboro left a 4-year-old child critically injured and a 33-year-old driver facing DWI and multiple felony charges, according to police. Investigators say the child was improperly restrained when the car crossed the center line into a flatbed truck. Greensboro's Crash Reconstruction Unit is handling the case and officers are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
   

4. NC A&T quarterback 'lost faith' during injury. Now, he's back, with the ball in his hands (greensboro.com) — NC A&T quarterback Braxton Thomas has returned from a difficult injury stretch to lead the Aggies at Truist Stadium in Greensboro, where he recently celebrated a touchdown against Morgan State. The story follows his loss of confidence, recovery process, and how coaches are trusting him again with the offense, offering Greensboro fans insight into the team's new season.
   

📸 Around Greensboro

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greensboro

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday September 19
  • Lucas Zelnick →
    Comedy Zone, 1126 S Holden Rd, Greensboro
    7:00 pm

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Other local events
    Saturday September 5
  • 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
  • Guilford Courthouse Waterways BioBlitz
    Guilford Courthouse National Park Registered citizen scientists should meet park staff at the Visitor Center (2332 New Garden Road Greensboro, NC 27410).
    9:00 am
  • Gimme Gimme Disco →
    THE MOVE - Live Music Venue, 523 S Elm St, Greensboro
    9:00 pm
  • Thursday September 17
  • Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
    Belk, 600 Friendly Center Rd, Greensboro
    10:00 am
  • Friday September 25
  • Sheryl Underwood →
    Comedy Zone, 1126 S Holden Rd, Greensboro
    7:00 pm

📣 Greensboro Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • Community Cafe →
    High Point, NC Calendar, 901 N. Main St 1st floor, High Point
    9:00 am
  • Cross Country Meet at Ivey Redmon
    East Forsyth Middle School Kernersville, NC 27284
    4:00 pm
  • Food Truck Rodeo →
    Musten & Crutchfield Food Market, 245 N Main St, Kernersville
    5:00 pm
  • Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen
    Kernersville Town Hall Council Chambers at Town Hall, 134 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
    6:30 pm
  • Wednesday September 2
  • 3rd Annual Manufacturing Excellence Summit
    Business High Point - Chamber of Commerce Gallery 1250 - Revolution Mill 1250 Revolution Mill Drive Greensboro, NC 27405
    7:30 am
  • Board of Adjustment →
    High Point, NC Calendar, 211 S. Hamilton 3rd Floor Council Chambers, High Point
    4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good Morning NextDoorFAM 🥰
    Absolutely beautiful morning Wish I had a church to go to this morning but I don't. Praying for one tho. Any suggestions are welcome and thank you! … (Nextdoor Martin Ave)
  • Suspicious man in silver pickup truck stopped to talk to my daughter while she was at the bus stop.
    My husband and I were watching her from our window and he backed up to specifically say something to her from the passenger side window. Please pay… (Nextdoor Reedy Fork)
  • Graham Personnel Services posted a job opening for Forklift Operator 8+ hour shifts in Greensboro. Apply here.
  • Pretium Packaging posted a job opening for Machine Operator - 3rd Shift 11:50pm - 8:00am in Greensboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greensboro here.

Ok Greensboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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