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1. Greensboro newsrooms bring home top honors at 2026 N.C. Press Awards (peacemakeronline.com) — Greensboro and Guilford County newsrooms just scored big at the 2026 N.C. Press Association Awards, with the News & Record, Carolina Peacemaker, YES! Weekly, and nearby community papers all recognized. Their honors span investigative reporting, political coverage, photography, and design, underscoring how much strong local journalism is still being produced for Triad readers.
2. North Carolina Folk Festival expected to draw 150,000 to Greensboro, boost local businesses (wfmynews2.com) — This weekend's North Carolina Folk Festival is set to bring more than 150,000 visitors into downtown Greensboro, pumping an estimated $10–$20 million into the local economy. Nearby shops like Marshall Muse Gallery and The Guitar Shop are gearing up for dramatically higher foot traffic, hoping festivalgoers will explore local art, music, food, and air-conditioned breaks just steps from the stages.
3. Best Mexican food? 2 NC restaurants just cracked Yelp's Top 100 list (newsobserver.com) — A small Spring Garden Street spot, Bagner & Alexa's Breakfast and Lunch, just put Greensboro on Yelp's Top 100 must-try Mexican restaurants in the U.S. list. Locals rave about its El Rey omelet, chilaquiles, and hearty American-style breakfasts, all served in a low-profile neighborhood cafe that relies more on word-of-mouth than online promotion.
4. Ethno USA celebrates folk music from around the world in Greensboro (myfox8.com) — Greensboro is hosting 30 young musicians from 20 cultures this week as part of Ethno USA, rehearsing together before performing during the NC Folk Fest. They're trading songs from Brazil to Sierra Leone to Laurinburg, NC, learning entirely by ear and using folk music to build connection, confidence, and cross-cultural understanding right here in the Triad.
5. Hillary Scott delivers 'Mama's Lullaby' (themusicuniverse.com) — Lady A's Hillary Scott has released "Mama's Lullaby," a faith-centered song she hopes will comfort parents and children alike. After finishing fall shows, Lady A's holiday tour will swing through major cities including Greensboro, giving local fans a chance to hear the new track live this December.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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