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UNC Board of Governors unanimously approves program cuts at UNC Asheville, UNC Greensboro
The UNC Board of Governors has officially approved program cuts at UNC Asheville and UNC Greensboro. The unanimous vote is the final step in a months-long process and means that four departments and two language concentrations at UNCA and a combination of 20 programs, majors and minors at UNCG are no longer available to new students.
Tools for School returns for 2024 school year
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Summer is coming to an end, and it's almost time for Triad students to head back to school. That also means it's time for WFMY News 2's annual "Tools for School" campaign! You can help make sure kids in your community have the supplies they need to succeed!
Lima's C2K Striders heading to North Carolina to compete in AAU Junior Olympics
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - As the country waits for the Summer Olympics to begin, some Lima athletes are gearing up to compete in their own Olympics. Lima's C2K Striders once again have athletes who qualified to compete in the AAU Junior Olympics in Greensboro, North Carolina. This will be the Amateur Athletic Union's 58th competition. These young athletes are no strangers to track and field, as shown by the hardware around their necks. They work long and hard to get good at what they do and are looking forward to this weekend of competition.
Mat Iandolo: UNC Greensboro’s New Women’s Tennis Head Coach with Stellar Coaching Career
UNC Greensboro Athletics has named Mat Iandolo as the new women's tennis head coach, bringing 32 years of coaching experience, including successful stints at Butler, Utah, and Purdue. Iandolo reached the 300-career win mark during his time with the Butler Bulldogs. He has led seven teams to the NCAA Tournament,...
Baseball Earns ABCA Team Academic Excellence Honor
Greensboro, NC (July 25, 2024) - The 2024 Alvernia Baseball team earned Team Academic Excellence honors for the 2023-24 academic year, as announced by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and presented by Sports Attack. Alvernia joins over 470 collegiate programs across all divisions to earn the team honor. In...
GALLERY: Shots from the first day of the Junior Olympics in Greensboro
Featured photo: A young gymnast jumps into the air while using a trampoline during a Trampoline and Tumbling event on July 24, 2024. This was part of the 2024 AAU Junior Olympic Games, held at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. (photo by Joseph Navin) On Wednesday, the 58th AAU Junior Olympic...
Planning for North Carolina’s next recovery
Despite the disproportionate public health and economic harms of COVID-19 on communities of color, the recovery from the pandemic was the most equitable in recent history. It was possible because of swift action by federal policymakers to drive public money to care for people and communities. It was possible because of decades of research and investment that allowed for […] The post Planning for North Carolina’s next recovery first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Greensboro fire extinguished with minimal damage, firefighters say
GREENSBORO, N.C. — TheGreensboro Fire Department said no one was injured when they put out a fire, on Thursday. It was called in just before 6 a.m. to Whitman Road. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Firefighters tell WXII it was extinguished swiftly. Luckily, the...
Omnibus Bill adds to go cocktails and other changes to the NC ABC laws
Session Law 2024-41 (SB 527) was enacted on July 8th and made several changes to alcohol laws in North Carolina. Many are wondering if the recent signing of the Omnibus Bill by Governor Roy Cooper will boost local alcohol sales for restaurants and the ABC stores. Lexington recently benefited from...
With Roy Cooper on the shortlist, here is a list of vice presidents from North Carolina
GREENSBORO, N.C. — By now, many North Carolinians are aware that Governor Roy Cooper's name has been identified as on the shortlist for Kamala Harris’ potential vice presidential running mate. In light of this news, the question is posed: "What has been North Carolina’s history with the position...
Black leaders unveil Project 2025 counteroffer
Black leaders are presenting voters with an alternative to Project 2025, the controversial plan prepared by conservative groups to guide the next Republican administration. Project FREEDOM — orchestrated by Until Freedom, Live Free, MPower Action, Woke Vote and KAIROS Democracy Project (KDP) — will canvass, engage in calls and run pro-democracy digital campaigns to help…
North Carolina system expands into 2 counties with new hospital, ASC
Construction is underway for Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health's new community hospital in Wilmington, N.C., the Novant Scotts Hill Medical Center, according to a July 25 Star News Online report. The 250,000-square foot center will serve residents of northern New Hanover County and eastern Pender County. Construction is expected to be...
Havelock, Northeastern lead HSOT's preseason 252 area code rankings
HighSchoolOT has released its preseason rankings for the 252 area code early to HSOT Insiders. HSOT has two sets of rankings: a statewide Top 25 and top 15s for each of North Carolina's six area codes. Our 252 area code consists of these counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven,...
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