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