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In today's newsletter:

• What the 911 call reveals about the deadly Randleman Road confrontation
• Which new chicken spots reshaped Greensboro’s dining scene this year?
• How a new Wegovy pill could change weight loss in Greensboro

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.
• Thursday: Warm with partial sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 44.
• Friday: Areas of low clouds; cooler, with a high of 52 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 911 call sheds light on Greensboro homicide investigation tied to attempted break-in (wfmynews2.com) — Greensboro police are investigating a homicide after a 50-year-old man died days after an alleged attempted break-in at a home on Randleman Road. A newly released 911 call describes the homeowner striking the man with a bat, and a local attorney explains how North Carolina’s self-defense and Castle Doctrine laws could factor into the case as investigators corroborate details.
   

2. It was the 'Year of the Chicken' in the Greensboro dining scene in 2025 (greensboro.com) — Greensboro diners saw a big year for chicken in 2025, with new spots like Whataburger on Wendover Avenue and other poultry-focused eateries joining the scene. The story highlights openings, closings, and creative local restaurateurs, including downtown bakery Breakfast in Paris and other Triad favorites that helped shape where locals grabbed tenders, pastries, and more this year.
   

3. FDA approves Wegovy pill made in NC. It makes weight loss cheaper. (wfmynews2.com) — A new pill version of the popular Wegovy weight loss drug, tied to North Carolina’s growing pharma industry, could soon be available to Greensboro patients at lower out-of-pocket costs than injections. Local experts from Novant Health and Cone Health say the pill should work about the same as shots, with similar side effects, and may expand access for people struggling with obesity-related conditions.
   

4. North Carolina instructors urge hunting and gun safety after fatal Lexington accident (wfmynews2.com) — Firearms instructors in Greensboro are using a recent accidental hunting death near Lexington to stress gun safety for local hunters. They’re urging people heading into the woods this season to get proper training, wear required blaze orange, plan hunts carefully, and communicate clearly so everyone comes home safely.
   

5. Man charged with vehicle theft and juvenile delinquency in Randolph County (abc45.com) — Randolph County deputies say a juvenile stole a vehicle earlier this month, which was later found on Belmar Street in High Point, leading to charges against 65-year-old Howard Wilson McMurray for possessing the stolen car and contributing to the juvenile’s delinquency. McMurray was arrested Dec. 19 and given a $7,500 secured bond, with a court date set in Randolph County District Court.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greensboro

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Saturday December 27

• Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
  Van Dyke Performance Space , 200 N Davie St , Greensboro
  6:30 pm
• Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
  Van Dyke Performance Space , 200 N Davie St , Greensboro
  8:45 pm

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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 24

• SBC on Location- Grow Your Business With US
  Reidsville Chamber of Commerce , 140 S Scales St , Reidsville
  2:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Library CLOSED
  High Point, NC Calendar , 901 N Main St. , High Point
• Thursday Garbage Pick-Up
  Archdale, NC Calendar Archdale, NC 27263
• Randleman-closed
  Randleman Public Library , 142 West Academy Street , Randleman

Friday December 26

• Randeman-closed
  Randleman Public Library , 142 West Academy Street , Randleman
• Recycling Pickup for Citizens North of 85
  Archdale, NC Calendar Archdale, NC 27263

Saturday December 27

• Fairgrounds Farmers Market
  Winston-Salem Fairgrounds , 2532 Farmers Market Way , Winston-Salem
  6:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Fox Rothschild’s Greensboro Office Brings Holiday Cheer to Guilford Elementary School —Kara Emmermann Read on Patch

• I had an unexpected visitor on Winter Solstice, this rare piebald baby showed up in my backyard!
  Has anyone been fortunate to see this little beauty??? (Nextdoor Quaker Acres II)
• Went to see the lights last night.
  Sunset Hills was wonderful. Lots of walkers and Christmas Carrollers. But the winner of the evening is below! The great thing was that everyone… (Nextdoor Friendly Lakes)

• Today marks one year since Greensboro Police Officer Michael Horan was shot and killed in the line of duty. He is one of several officers being... (X: SpecNews1CLT)
• Today, we honor and remember Officer Michael Horan. (X: GSO_Police)

• Cooper's Hawk Winery posted a job opening for Porter in Greensboro. Apply here.
• Burlington posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Greensboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greensboro here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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