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Tree falls on Townsend Trail creek crossing, bridge closed until further notice
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro Parks and Recreation has announced their Townsend Trail creek crossing (1/2 mile from the Bryan Park Soccer Complex) is closed until further notice. A tree fell on the bridge, blocking the path and damaging parts of the crossing. Greensboro Parks and Recreation said the bridge...
Car crashes into power pole, house in Lexington
LEXINGTON, N.C. — The South Lexington Fire Department said a driver crashed into a power pole and then into a home on Old Mountain Rd. in Lexington Friday afternoon. It knocked out power to about 300 customers, according to Energy United's outage map. Fire officials said the driver was...
UNC Greensboro emphasizes creativity with Millennial Campus district
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Millennial Campus is starting to take shape at UNCG, and two unique districts will emphasize creativity across disciplines and within the campus and community. “Not only does creativity cut across all different parts of life, creativity is not something that is relegated to an artist or musician,” said Juliette Bianco, […]
Interactive Resource Center to remain open despite delay in city funding
A Greensboro day center that provides services for the homeless announced Thursday it will continue to remain open despite a delay in city funding. The Interactive Resource center will continue to maintain its 24/7 operations through Aug. 5. The announcement comes after the Greensboro City Council voted to delay approving $300,000 in funding to the nonprofit at a recent meeting as the organization has faced scrutiny in recent months.
Local businesses gear up for AAU Junior Olympics in the Triad
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Gate City is getting ready to host thousands of visitors. Next week, the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games will begin. Local businesses are getting ready for the large crowds. At least 40,000 visitors are expected to be in Greensboro for the 10-day competition. This will include the athletes, their families, coaches, and spectators.
Seven new Assistant Principals named at county schools
As the 2024-2025 school year approaches, Surry County Schools released a statement this week expressing their excitement to welcome new assistant principals at seven schools. The school district said the changes reflect the district’s commitment to leadership development and educational excellence. Gentry Middle School assistant principal Amanda Adams leads the move with her transition to Cedar Ridge Elementary School. Adams is being replaced with Hanna Holder, who had previously served...
GWU receives grant that will help digitize Cleveland County's historical documents
Gardner-Webb University’s Dover Library recently received a $42,000 grant from the State Library of North Carolina. The money will be used to digitize historical church records on microfilm and documents in the Cleveland County Historical Collection. The project is a joint effort of Dover Library, and the Earl Scruggs Center Museum and Broad River Genealogical Society, both in Shelby.
Child development center in Greensboro closing due to lack of funds
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A child development center is giving families two weeks to look into other arrangements as the center prepares to close its doors. Alamance Child Development Center’s Board of Directors President Roger Wood said they had three weeks to make this decision. He said closing was the last thing they wanted to do. […]
VP Kamala Harris tells Fayetteville crowd November election most important 'of our lifetime'
Speaking to a crowd of more than 300 in Fayetteville's Westover High School gym on Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris asked the crowd if they “believe in freedom.”. Harris, and those who introduced her, raised concerns about “Project 2025,” known as the Presidential Transition Project, organized by the Heritage Project to promote a conservative agenda with former President Donald Trump back in the White House.
Elkin mayor calling it quits
DOBSON — As the candidate field continues to grow for 2024 municipal elections across Surry County, one top official confirmed Thursday that he is stepping down. “This is my last term,” Elkin Mayor Sam Bishop said. “I’ve decided after eight years, I’ve accomplished what I wanted to accomplish,” added Bishop, whose present four-year term ends late this year. ...
4-star Bryce Davis commits to Clemson football, Dabo Swinney over South Carolina, Georgia
CLEMSON — Clemson football added its second edge rusher in the 2025 class with the commitment of four-star defensive lineman Bryce Davis on Saturday. The 6-foot-3, 245-pounder from Grimsley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, is rated as the No. 64 player nationally and the No. 3 prospect in the state by the 247Sports Composite. Davis...
UNC pays to settle open meetings lawsuit over Board of Trustees' athletics budget talk
UNC-CH Board of Trustees chair John Preyer on closed session and athletics. The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill must pay $25,000 and its Board of Trustees must reaffirm its commitment to the state's open meetings laws as part of a settlement agreement over allegations that the university violated those laws.
NC state senate candidate hosting meet and greet in Norlina
NORLINA, NC — Members of the public are invited to a Meet and Greet for state Senate candidate Tare “T” Davis (D-Warren) on Saturday, July 27, at 11 a.m. The event is being held at Seven Springs Farm and Vineyard, 332 Axtell Ridgeway Road, Norlina. Light refreshments will be served.
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