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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:

  • What Greensboro's placement on the Unit Assistance List really means
  • Neighbor charged after deadly Creswell Court shooting in Greensboro gated community.
  • Which Greensboro parks are closed after Friday's damaging storm?

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

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Monday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Greensboro mayor says city remains financially healthy after Unit Assistance List notice (abc45.com) — Greensboro officials say the city remains financially healthy despite landing on the state's Unit Assistance List, stressing nearly $100 million in reserves and no immediate cash emergency. The Local Government Commission wants the city's fund balance raised from 22.9% to 25% sooner than 2030, and leaders promise a faster plan while keeping residents informed.
   

2. Police: Neighbor charged in connection with Greensboro double homicide on Creswell Court (wxii12.com) — Greensboro police have charged 64-year-old neighbor Michael Hargett with two counts of first-degree murder after two women were fatally shot in a Creswell Court gated community in late August. Officers say Hargett allegedly killed the women, barricaded himself inside his home, and then shot himself before being taken to a hospital, where he was later served with warrants.
   

3. Storm closes Greensboro parks, causes outages (wxii12.com) — A severe Friday storm closed several Greensboro parks, knocked out power to thousands, and left city crews clearing downed trees and debris through Saturday. Gillespie Golf Course is closed, Barber Park is limited to scheduled events, and residents are urged to avoid damaged areas, report non-emergencies to 373-CITY, and contact Duke Energy about outages and downed lines.
   

4. ABC Commission suspends Bar Latino's alcohol permits in Greensboro (wfmynews2.com) — Bar Latino on West Meadowview Road in Greensboro has had its alcohol permits suspended after an undercover ALE investigation, meaning it can stay open but can't sell drinks. State officials say the probe into alleged criminal activity is ongoing and more charges are expected, so neighbors may notice continued law-enforcement attention around the business.
   

5. Parents share details after son, 13, dies during football practice (amedpost.com) — Hundreds gathered at Northwest Guilford High School in Greensboro this week to celebrate the life of 13-year-old football player Caden Sorrell, who collapsed at practice and later died after cardiac arrest. His parents are now urging other Greensboro-area families to consider cardiac and genetic testing for young athletes, hoping their loss can help protect other children.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Great Saturday morning as I survey the damages of the storm!
    I am so thankful because I remember the tornado of 2018 that took down all my trees and fences. (Nextdoor Dudley / Lincoln)
  • Maddie has decided today is good day to be lazy since it will be 100 degrees today.
    Keep your beautiful furry family members safe. (Nextdoor Nighthawk Country)
  • Bridge Specialty Group posted a job opening for Underwriting Assistant in Greensboro. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist Full Time in Greensboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greensboro here.

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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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