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Greetings Greensboro! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What to know as a former Greensboro officer’s manslaughter trial begins
  • Is your Greensboro insurance claim dragging on like this driver’s?
  • How a Greensboro tip led to eight serious felony charges

Also on today's calendar: Read to Our Animal Friends with NC Pet Partners.

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Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 56 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 55, low: 24.
  • Thursday: A rain or snow shower, with a high of 35 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Jury selection begins in trial of former Greensboro police officer accused of 2021 manslaughter (wxii12.com) — Jury selection has begun at the Greensboro Courthouse in the manslaughter trial of former Greensboro police officer Matthew Hamilton, accused in the 2021 shooting death of Joseph Lopez while on duty. More than 100 potential witnesses, including local law enforcement, could be called, and jurors are being screened for views on policing, guns, and fairness for a trial expected to last three weeks.
   

2. Hit-and-Run leaves Greensboro woman without her car for months as insurance claim stalls (wfmynews2.com) — A Greensboro woman spent months without her car after a hit-and-run, stuck between her repair shop and insurer until a local consumer team intervened. Her case highlights how stalled auto claims can drag on in North Carolina. The story also shares practical steps and state contacts Greensboro drivers can use if their own insurance repairs are delayed.
   

3. Greensboro man charged with 8 count of 2nd-degree sexual exploitation of a minor (myfox8.com) — A Greensboro man has been arrested after a Triad task force investigation into alleged sexual exploitation of a minor, leading to eight felony charges. He was taken into custody with help from Guilford County deputies and is being held on a secured bond in Forsyth County. Investigators are asking anyone with relevant information to contact the task force.
   

4. Q&A: Advance care planning (wfmynews2.com) — Greensboro-based Cone Health’s palliative care director urges every adult, starting at 18, to complete advance care planning documents and talk openly with family. She explains how North Carolina living wills and healthcare power of attorney forms work, how to update them, and where Cone Health patients can easily access them online or through their doctor.
   

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    Katarina (tabby) and Cassandra (tuxedo) are adorable sisters who are sweet and playful. They love human attention and would be a great addition to… (Nextdoor Guilford Hills)
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