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Archdale woman claims world championship
ARCHDALE — Telling somebody “You throw like a girl” isn’t the insult that it used to be, especially when the girl you’re talking about is cornhole crackerjack Kaylee Hunter. The 22-year-old Archdale woman just won the American Cornhole League’s world championship in women’s doubles and finished second in women’s singles, a coup that netted her a total prize purse of more than $20,000. “I’ve ...
GCS Superintendent addresses parent concerns, frustrations about new walking zone rules
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — UPDATED: An additional statement from GCS officials about the transportation changes was released on Aug. 23. Guilford County Schools is days away from kicking off the start of the year, but many parents in the county remain concerned with how their children will get to and from school.
Indivisible Greensboro shares details about Project 2025
During a recent NAACP meeting in Greensboro, Project 2025 was scrutinized through a local lens, revealing new layers of controversy. As the Republican-led initiative aims to reshape several key policies, community leaders voiced specific concerns about its potential impact on Greensboro’s socio-economic landscape. The meeting underscored how Project 2025 could affect local residents and highlighted the need for ongoing dialogue and scrutiny.
35-Year-Old Dothan Woman Shot and Killed in Domestic Violence Shooting; Suspect from North Carolina charged with Capital Murder
(DOTHAN, Ala.) Dothan Police Violent Crimes Investigators have charged Phillip Lee McAdoo (42) of High Point, North Carolina with capital murder in the shooting death of Shannette Yvonne Colbert (35). Investigators say the suspect and Colbert were in a previous relationship together and had a child together. On August 23, 2024, Investigators say an argument between the suspect and Colbert escalated with the suspect pulling out a firearm. The suspect fired multiple rounds at Colbert. One round struck Colbert in the upper torso. Despite live saving measures taken by officers and medics on scene, Colbert died from her gunshot wound.
HPU Welcomes First Class of Law School Students
High Point University recently welcomed the inaugural class of the new Kenneth F. Khan School of Law inside Congdon Hall on HPU’s campus. Watch this special news story about more than 70 law students, who started class Aug. 19 as part of the largest total student enrollment in HPU history at more than 6,200 students.
LOCAL ROUNDUP: High school football set to begin tonight
HIGH POINT — High school football teams from across the area will begin their season tonight. All but Bishop McGuinness, which has the week off, and High Point Christian, which played its first game last week, will play their season opener this weekend. Playing at home this week will be High Point Central against longtime foe R.J. Reynolds, Southwest Guilford against Oak Grove, Glenn against ...
NC A&T hosting symposium with Environmental Protection Agency
In an effort to strengthen its partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), North Carolina A&T State University will host an environmental symposium on Sept. 9. The event, which will be held at the University Farm Pavilion, is the first since A&T and the EPA entered a new Memorandum of Understanding — a five-year agreement designed to "increase cooperation between the university and the federal government agency in areas of mutual interest," according to a press release.
Report: North Carolina ranks top ten for clean energy
North Carolina is making significant strides in the renewable energy sector, solidifying its position as a leader in the field. According to a new report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP), a trade group representing 800 companies, the Tar Heel State now ranks ninth nationally in clean energy generation.
DJ Reader Jamboree showcases area talent
The fifth annual DJ Reader High School Football Jamboree featured area football powerhouses in scrimmage action. The jamboree convened Friday, Aug. 16, at Grimsley High School’s Jamieson Stadium and featured three varsity scrimmages lasting an hour and a half each. The Ragsdale Tigers defeated the Blue Comets of Asheboro, 21 to 14 in game one. In game two, the host school, Grimsley Whirlies, tied the Blue Devils of Mooresville at seven all. The final varsity game showcased action between the Vikings of Northwest Guilford and the Oak Grove Grizzlies, with the Vikings coming out on top, six to zero.
James R. Martin ll takes the helm as A&T Chancellor
Thunderous applause welcomed James R. Martin II, the new chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, at the annual Faculty/Staff Institute preceding the beginning of the current 2024-2025 academic year. Inside Corbett Sports Center on his second day as leader of America’s largest historically Black university, the chancellor...
‘He didn’t say anything to me’ – Max Greyserman shares his perspective of Matt Kuchar’s controversial walkoff
A few weeks ago, Matt Kuchar hit his drive left of the 18th fairway at Sedgefield Country Club as darkness began to threaten the conclusion of play on Sunday night at the Wyndham Championship. His playing partners, Chad Ramey and Max Greyserman, were seemingly out of the hunt for first...
Upstate Men's Soccer falls short on the road against UNC Greensboro
Greensboro, N.C. – The Upstate men's soccer team was on the road for the first matchup of the 2024 season, facing UNC Greensboro. Despite multiple shot attempts for the Spartans, the match ended in a 3-0 win in favor of UNCG. Anthony Cox was the first Spartan to record...
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