🌱 Patch AM: Could your tip help solve this Greensboro double homicide?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could your tip help solve this Greensboro double homicide?
• How long displaced District residents can get help from Greensboro
• Are you ready for Guilford County’s fast-approaching 2026 tax deadlines?

Also on today's calendar: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Greensboro, NC and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 41 and low of 29 degrees.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 48, low: 36.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 51 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gov. Stein offers $25,000 for information about unsolved double murder in Guilford County (wxii12.com) — State officials are offering up to $25,000 for information that helps solve a 2023 double homicide on David Christian Place in Greensboro, where two men were found shot to death. Anyone with tips can contact Greensboro police, Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers, or the State Bureau of Investigation to share information confidentially.
   

2. Greensboro offers more assistance to displaced residents of The District at West Market Street (wxii12.com) — Greensboro officials are extending housing help for residents displaced from The District at West Market Street, including hotel stays and up to $1,000 for moving costs through Jan. 31. The complex remains without power after a failed inspection and a contractor’s license revocation, and residents must apply with the Greensboro Housing Coalition before the deadline.
   

3. County Tax Department Deadlines Approaching Fast (rhinotimes.com) — If you own property in Greensboro or elsewhere in Guilford County, mark your calendar: 2025 property taxes are due by January 5, 2026, with stiff penalties for late payment. You can pay at the county tax office on West Market Street in Greensboro, online, by mail, or phone, and you must also list certain personal property by January 31 or risk added fees.
   

4. Longtime friend of fallen GPD officer Sgt. Dale Nix refelcts on his legacy two years after his death (wxii12.com) — Greensboro residents are remembering Sgt. Dale Nix two years after he was killed, as friends highlight how his compassion shaped work with domestic violence survivors and the Family Justice Center. His example now guides national training through Alliance for Hope International, and locals are encouraged to honor him through everyday kindness and helping neighbors.
   

5. Greensboro woman gets refund after second mechanic finds critical repair mistake (wfmynews2.com) — A Greensboro woman got a full refund after a second mechanic discovered her car’s sway link had been installed upside down during what began as a simple oil change. Her persistence, plus video evidence shared with the original shop, fixed the problem and highlights why local drivers should trust their instincts, seek documentation, and get second opinions on repairs.
   

📸 Around Greensboro

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greensboro

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Wednesday December 31

• The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Greensboro, NC
  Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport , One Marriott Dr , Greensboro
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Bullet Journal Creation 101
  Glenn McNairy Branch Library , 4860 Lake Jeanette Rd , Greensboro
  3:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Textile Time!
  Glenn McNairy Branch Library , 4860 Lake Jeanette Rd , Greensboro
  10:30 am

Saturday January 10

• The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Greensboro, NC
  Greensboro-High Point Marriott, One Marriott Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 30

• Community Cafe
  High Point, NC Calendar , 901 N. Main St 1st floor , High Point
  9:00 am

Wednesday December 31

• Library Closes at 5:00 pm
  High Point Public Library , 901 N Main St. , High Point
  5:00 pm
• New Year's Eve Champagne Tasting
  Summerfield Farms , 3203 Pleasant Ridge Rd , Summerfield
  5:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• Dan Hodgson “Thursday Cafe”
  High Point, NC Calendar , 901 N. Main St 1st floor , High Point
• Library CLOSED
  High Point, NC Calendar , 901 N Main St. , High Point

Friday January 2

• Special Performer: Puppeteer
  High Point, NC Calendar , 901 N. Main St 1st floor , High Point
  2:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Historical Park Closed
  High Point, NC Calendar , 1859 E. Lexington Ave. , High Point
  10:00 am
• Saturday Community Cafe
  High Point, NC Calendar , 901 N. Main St 1st floor , High Point
  10:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ✨ Moms… can we talk about the 1‑Minute Cleaning Rule? ✨ —Terry Read on Patch

• LOCK UP!
  Thief opening car doors before sunrise this morning, wearing a backpack and making the rounds on Flora Vista Court. (Nextdoor Trinity Lake)
• My wife Patti fell the week after thanksgiving and finally had surgery just before Christmas.
  We ordered a potty chair that was suppose to be delivered by FedEx Saturday. Package tracking said it was delivered 12:45 pm and signed by DSMITH… (Nextdoor Lindley Park)

• #GuilfordCounty offices will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day. County offices will reopen on Friday, Jan. 2. We wish... (X: GuilfordCounty)
• Explore the Andromeda Galaxy and two beautiful open clusters of stars in the constellation Perseus with telescopes alongside the Greensboro Astronomy... (X: GSOLibrary)

• AEG posted a job opening for Housekeeping Crew Member|Part-time| Greensboro Complex in Greensboro. Apply here.
• Home Depot posted a job opening for Warehouse Maintenance Associate 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: I hear they’re giving him a really tough sentence.
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