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Good morning to you Greensboro! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Greensboro father breaks silence after baby's fentanyl death and arrests
  • Greensboro-raised family man remembered for devotion and authenticity
  • What Koe Wetzel's viral crowd moment means before his Greensboro show

Also on today's calendar: Gimme Gimme Disco.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • 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.
   

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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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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