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Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Greensboro man charged with 2 counts of first-degree murder (myfox8.com) — Greensboro residents are learning more about a deadly Aug. 23 shooting on Creswell Court, where two elderly neighbors died and a 64-year-old Greensboro man now faces two first-degree murder charges and several related counts. Police say he barricaded himself before being arrested with a self-inflicted wound, and he's scheduled for a Guilford County court appearance later this month.
2. Greensboro police, fire and rescue continue to assess storm damage and aid cleanup efforts from Friday's storm (myfox8.com) — Greensboro crews are still clearing roads, parks, and power lines after Friday's severe storms toppled at least 77 trees, cut power to about 31,000 Duke Energy customers, and damaged several city facilities. Residents are urged to avoid closed areas, steer clear of downed lines, and use 373‑CITY or non‑emergency numbers for non‑urgent storm issues while cleanup continues.
3. Parents share heartbreaking details after 13-year-old son dies during football practice (nypost.com) — Northwest Guilford families in Greensboro are mourning 13-year-old Caden Sorrell, who collapsed at football practice and later died after intensive treatment, including life support. About 500 people gathered at Northwest Guilford High School to celebrate his life, while his parents now urge other local families to consider cardiac and genetic testing for young athletes, especially before sports participation.
4. US Postal Service Worker Accused of Stealing THIS From Veterans (thepatriotbrief.com) — Greensboro residents relying on VA prescriptions by mail may want to know that police arrested a local USPS worker, accusing him of diverting more than 7,500 opioid doses from over 50 veterans' prescriptions. The piece explains the federal mail‑theft charge, how investigators built the case, and why veterans' mailed medications can be vulnerable to insider theft.
5. NC Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Sept. 5, 2026 (shelbystar.com) — Greensboro lottery players can now check the winning numbers from the Sept. 5 Powerball, Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash 5, and other North Carolina games, then see if their tickets hit. Winners over $599 can claim prizes at the Greensboro Regional Office on Oak Branch Drive or by mail, with clear instructions on ID and paperwork requirements.
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