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Morning Greensboro! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How close is Greensboro to its 10,000 new homes goal?
  • Do you remember anything from the night Tyarra left Stoneybrook?
  • Meet the Greensboro artist just awarded a global $5,000 art grant

Also on today's calendar: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Greensboro, NC and 3 more events.

Find out what's happening in Greensborofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Low clouds and warm, temps: high: 66, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, showers around; windy, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Greensboro moves into second year of Road to 10,000 housing plan (greensboro.com) — Greensboro is pushing into year two of its ambitious Road to 10,000 plan, aiming to add thousands of new homes by 2030. City housing director Samuel Hunter highlights projects like Oakwood Park on Vandalia Road as key steps toward easing the local housing crunch and expanding options for residents across the city.
   

2. 10 years later, Tyarra Williams' disappearance remains a mystery (abc45.com) — A decade after 19-year-old Greensboro resident Tyarra Williams vanished from Stoneybrook Apartments, her disappearance remains unsolved and deeply felt in the community. Her mother continues searching and sharing memories online, while authorities again urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. The case highlights lingering concern for safety and justice in Greensboro neighborhoods.
   

3. Liu Shiming Art Foundation reveals its 2025 cohort of artist grantees. (fadmagazine.com) — A Greensboro-based artist, Blas Isasi, has been selected for a $5,000 Liu Shiming Artist Grant, placing local talent alongside four other early-career artists from around the world. The New York–based foundation chose the 2025 cohort from more than 1,400 applicants, backing projects that blend cultural history with contemporary art practice and encouraging others to apply for future cycles.
   

4. Greensboro to owner of condemned apartment complex: Take 'corrective action' (greensboro.com) — City officials are pressing the owner of a condemned apartment complex to take corrective action, a move that could affect current and displaced Greensboro residents. While key details are obscured here, the situation involves unsafe living conditions and ongoing oversight by local authorities. Tenants and neighbors should watch for updates on repairs, relocation help, and future inspections.
   

5. Greensboro man faces multiple gun charges following shooting (wfmynews2.com) — Greensboro police say an 18-year-old man faces multiple gun-related charges after shots were fired near Montrose Drive and Mercury Drive on January 2. Officers recovered 14 shell casings in an apartment parking lot, but fortunately no injuries were reported. The case highlights an afternoon disturbance in a residential area on the city’s west side.
   

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