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Coming up on the Greensboro Patch calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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Good morning Greensboro! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Greensboro neighbors rally after storm-toppled tree destroys longtime home
  • Greensboro educator earns national "LifeChanger" honor for community-focused work
  • Greensboro's Faizon Brandon just exploded onto the SEC stage

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 87, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'The house shook': Greensboro woman survives tree crashing into her home (wfmynews2.com) — A longtime Greensboro homeowner is rebuilding after a massive tree crashed through her house during Friday's storm, damaging her roof, bedroom, and walls while she and her daughter were inside. With no homeowner's insurance, she's relying on family, neighbors, and a community fundraiser to tackle repairs, finding support and gratitude amid a daunting recovery.
   

• Guilford County Schools educator named 'LifeChanger of the Year' in surprise ceremony at Hunter Elementary School (myfox8.com subscription) — A Guilford County Schools educator in Greensboro, Analía Wells of Hunter Elementary, has been named a LifeChanger of the Year Grand Prize Finalist for her work supporting dual-language students and their families. She's being honored for extending her efforts into the community, partnering with churches and nonprofits, and will share a $5,000 award with the school.
   

• Tennessee Vols QB Faizon Brandon named SEC Freshman of the Week (wxii12.com) — A former Greensboro standout is making big waves in college football. Grimsley High alum Faizon Brandon earned SEC Freshman of the Week after a record-tying debut for Tennessee, throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more in a 56–9 win over Furman, showcasing local talent on a national stage.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors.
    I was having issues updating a post about the power outage Friday and Saturday, but want people to know how amazing Duke Power people are! They… (Nextdoor Lake Daniel)
  • Thanks to the tall stranger from a short person!
    Today in Whole Foods I saw that staff had placed my favorite yogurts on the very top shelf of the refrigerated section. I tried to reach the items… (Nextdoor Lindley Park)
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Distribution Center Custodian in Greensboro. Apply here.
  • Cross Company posted a job opening for Hose Production Technician in Greensboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greensboro here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Kernersville

  • Storm damages popular Kernersville corn maze weeks before opening (wfmynews2.com)
  • Est Larry William Rice (thepilot.com)
  • Find Top Early Morning Child Care Jobs in Chatham, VA (care.com)

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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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