🌱 Patch AM: Why a high-profile federal threat case is headed to Greensboro court

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a high-profile federal threat case is headed to Greensboro court
• How NC A&T will honor a beloved student taken by rare cancer
• How a Greensboro nurse helped launch UNCP’s first-ever doctoral class

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

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Sunshine and becoming windier, with a high of 41 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Cold with plenty of sun, temps: high: 36, low: 24.
• Tuesday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 50 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Salisbury Man Charged with Communicating Threats Against President Trump and Others (einpresswire.com) — Federal prosecutors say a Salisbury man has been arrested on charges of threatening President Trump, with a detention hearing scheduled in Greensboro on December 18. Authorities emphasize they are cracking down on violent online threats, while stressing the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
   

2. NC A&T State University honoring senior who passed away from rare cancer: ‘A great loss' (myfox8.com) — NC A&T in Greensboro will award a posthumous biology degree this weekend to senior Ceyani Pratt, who died in August from a rare cancer after continuing her studies through treatment. Her mother and professors say her determination and spirit have deeply impacted classmates, and leaders hope her story will inspire future Aggies pursuing science degrees.
   

3. UNCP awards first doctoral degrees (robesonian.com) — A Greensboro nurse educator is among the first eight graduates of UNC Pembroke’s new Doctor of Nursing Practice program, which focuses on improving population health in rural and underserved communities. Her journey, alongside peers from across North Carolina, highlights how advanced nursing degrees are reshaping care and leadership in clinics, campuses, and hospitals statewide.
   

4. Simone Joy Jones Husband Revealed: You Won't Believe Who He Is! (editorialge.com) — A Greensboro-born actress is drawing national attention for her breakout role on the Bel-Air reboot while still keeping much of her personal life, including her husband, out of the spotlight. The piece traces Simone Joy Jones’ journey from Greensboro to Hollywood, highlighting her acting and musical work, her growing social media presence, and how she balances rising fame with a strong desire for privacy.
   

📸 Around Greensboro

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greensboro

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Saturday December 20

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

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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 14

• Polar Express Breakfast
  Summerfield Farms , 3203 Pleasant Ridge Rd , Summerfield
  10:00 am
• Cory Luetjen & Traveling Blues Band
  Kackalax , 5509 Appomattox Rd , Pleasant Garden
  1:00 pm
• A Christmas Carol - High Point
  High Point Theatre , 220 E Commerce Ave , High Point
  2:00 pm
• The Kernersville Arts & Crafts Guild Annual Christmas Store
  611 N Main St , Kernersville
  6:00 pm
• Get on Santa’s Sweet List at my Christmas Sugar Cookie Decorating Class!
  717 Graves St , Kernersville
  7:00 pm
• Live Comedy Taping
  The Idiot Box Comedy Club , 503 N Greene St , Greensboro
  8:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Yoga with Julie Caroline
  High Point, NC Calendar , 901 N. Main St 1st floor , High Point
  12:00 pm
• Recreation Advisory Board
  Kernersville Community Recreation Center , 1223 Union Cross Road , Kernersville
  12:00 pm
• Piedmont Health Services & Sickle Cell Agency Information Table
  High Point, NC Calendar , 901 N. Main St , High Point
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  I had brain surgery this past Tuesday (Dec.9th), which I haven't really shared too much about. My mom is 74 & in Texas, not in the best health, so I… (Nextdoor Friendly Plantation)
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  Due to my family’s medical conditions, we can no longer foster our rescue. He’s been with us for a month and a half and we’ve been calling him Meelo… (Nextdoor Holden Farms)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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