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Greetings Greensboro! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What sentences were handed down in Sgt. Dale Nix's killing?
- How a Franklin Boulevard raid led to a massive cocaine seizure
- How a Greensboro woman reversed her Type 2 diabetes risk locally
Also on today's calendar: College Planning Essentials Webinar.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 92, low: 73.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, a heavy t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Man, woman plead guilty in connection to death of Greensboro Sgt. Dale Nix (myfox8.com) — Two people have pleaded guilty to accessory charges in the killing of Greensboro police Sgt. Dale Nix, who was shot after confronting suspected beer thieves at a Sandy Ridge Road Sheetz in 2023. Nix is remembered in Greensboro for his compassionate work with victims and mentoring youth, as the community continues to honor his legacy. 
2. Guilford County narcotics probe nets cocaine seizure, four arrests in Greensboro (abc45.com) — Law enforcement in Greensboro seized about 6,000 grams of cocaine, marijuana, cash, and guns during a July 28 search at a Franklin Boulevard address, leading to four felony trafficking arrests. Guilford County's narcotics task force, including Greensboro police and state and federal agents, made the bust, and all four suspects have since been released on secured bonds.
3. Guilford County woman reverses Type 2 Diabetes outlook with help from Cone Health care team (wfmynews2.com) — A Guilford County woman from Greensboro dramatically improved her Type 2 diabetes outlook with help from a Cone Health primary care team, dropping her A1C and losing 70 pounds. Her story highlights how local providers are using diet, exercise, and tailored medication to help residents manage chronic conditions and feel better long term.
4. 10-year-old border collie found 1,000 miles from home in North Carolina (11alive.com) — A lost border collie from Oklahoma turned up nearly 1,000 miles away at Guilford County Animal Services in Greensboro, where staff used his microchip to track down his owner. The reunion highlights the crucial role Greensboro's shelter and microchipping play in getting stray pets safely back home.
📸 Around Greensboro
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greensboro
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★ Featured events ★
- Tommy Davidson →
Comedy Zone, 1126 S Holden Rd, Greensboro
7:00 pm
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- College Planning Essentials Webinar →
1:00 pm
Thursday August 20
📣 Greensboro Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board of Education Workshop
Kimmel Farm Elementary 4801 Bethania Station Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, USA
9:00 am - Community Cafe →
High Point, NC Calendar, 901 N. Main St 1st floor, High Point
9:00 am - Smart Money Workshop (United Way) →
High Point, NC Calendar, 901 N. Main St 1st floor, High Point
10:00 am - Guilford Co. Mental Health Information Table →
High Point, NC Calendar, 901 N. Main St, High Point
10:00 am - Software Basics Class →
High Point, NC Calendar, 901 N. Main St 2nd floor, High Point
10:00 am - Community Appearance Commission →
Kernersville Town Hall, 134 E Mountain St, Kernersville
12:15 pm - Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) →
High Point, NC Calendar, 211 South Hamilton St, High Point
2:00 pm - Teen End-of-Summer Reading Party →
High Point Public Library - Teen Garage - 901 N. Main St 3rd floor
4:30 pm - Food Truck Rodeo →
Musten & Crutchfield Food Market, 245 N Main St, Kernersville
5:00 pm - Taste of the Town →
Business High Point - Chamber of Commerce Truist Point, home of the High Point Rockers 301 N. Elm Street, High Point
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If y'all liked the bed I made LaLa then u will love the 3 bedroom house I made my granddaughter.
Out of popsicle stick. Took 4 months to do it. The other picture are in the comments (Nextdoor Martin Ave) - Found dog wandering on Bush Rd and Lees Chapel Rd near train tracks;
older wiener dog sweet and a bit scared : please call if he is yours 630-512-1833- he was chipped but the number is out of service- I have tried… (Nextdoor Nighthawk Country)
- SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News 1 in Greensboro. Apply here.
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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