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🌱 What High Point police say happened in the Walgreens parking lot

High Point, North Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello High Point! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What High Point police say happened in the Walgreens parking lot
  • How High Point’s stake in a vacant shelter could become new housing
  • Why FBI divers are combing a Reidsville rock quarry for clues

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Shots fired in High Point Walgreens parking lot; suspect takes off (wfmynews2.com) — High Point police are investigating after shots were fired Monday afternoon in the Walgreens parking lot on North Main Street, damaging several nearby vehicles. Investigators say a suspect walked up to a parked car, fired multiple rounds, and then drove off, while the targeted vehicle also left before officers arrived and has not yet contacted police.
   

2. Plans underway to turn former Guilford County Animal Shelter property into housing (myfox8.com) — High Point and Greensboro leaders are working with Guilford County to turn the former county animal shelter site on West Wendover Avenue into multi-family housing to meet rising demand. High Point is transferring its ownership share to the county, which plans to eventually hand control to Greensboro so the city can run a feasibility study and move the project forward.
   

3. FBI dive team joins search tied to unidentified remains in Reidsville (greensboro.com) — Federal divers are searching a Reidsville rock quarry for evidence tied to human remains found there in April, as investigators work to identify the person. For High Point readers, this is part of a broader regional public-safety picture that also includes several recent serious incidents across Guilford and Rockingham counties.
   

4. Wake Forest medical school study finds structured eating habits, exercise reduce frailty in older adults (mooresvilletribune.com) — New research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine reinforces that structured eating habits and regular exercise can reduce frailty and support healthier aging in older adults. The piece also notes High Point’s recognition among North Carolina’s best places to live, underscoring local interest in long-term wellness and quality of life.
   

5. Northern Beltway interchanges to be finished next year (greensboro.com) — Major work on the Northern Beltway is moving toward completion, creating a direct connection from U.S. 421 to I-74 near High Point Road that will reshape regional traffic patterns. Aerial photos show new interchanges and flyovers tying I-74 into I-40 and nearby roads, changes High Point drivers will feel on commutes and trips across the Triad.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anybody know any groups to help with grieving...
    I know before I had posted saying I lost my mom...well im really having a hard time with it...and trying to find something to help me deal with it... (Nextdoor Wendover Hills)
  • Still looking to get these sweet babies into a good NO KILL shelter or a forever home.
    I've been feeding and socializing them to the best of my ability, but my financial situation is changing and I likely wont be able to support them as… (Nextdoor Fieldstone)
  • KI Bonduel posted a job opening for Temporary Technician-Shipping/Receiving in High Point. Apply here.
  • Advocate Health Care posted a job opening for Unit Secretary - Medical ICU - Days in High Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near High Point here.

Ok High Point! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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