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AGHS effort featured at state conference

An exceptional school-based enterprise at Ayden-Grifton High School was showcased at a state conference this week. The Charger Brews was selected for the 75th annual Conference on Exceptional Children, which the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Office of Exceptional Children hosted through Friday in Greensboro. The AGHS effort was highlighted as part of a School-Based Enterprise Bazaar showcasing products created and marketed by students with disabilities. The Pitt County Board of Education on Monday honored AGHS special education teacher Meredith Setser for the program’s inclusion in the conference. “This recognition really highlights their creativity, their entrepreneurship and the way that they are extending their learning beyond the classroom,” PCS Exceptional Children’s Director Dawn Hester said. The Charger Brews is a coffee and snacks enterprise staffed by students in the exceptional children’s program at AGHS. Participants operate a food and beverage cart at school to develop employment skills including communication, teamwork, responsibility and customer service. The annual Conference on Exceptional Children invites educators and parents to share and learn about innovations and practices to help exceptional children achieve. The theme for this year was “Brilliant Past. Bold Future: 75 Years of Exceptional Children.” Keisha Johnson, a special education teacher at

Ayden, NC · 3d

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Old Battle Forest Deserves Answers And A District-First approach

I am writing as a voter and resident of Old Battle Forest in Greensboro’s District 3. Our neighborhood is home to working- and middle-class families, elderly residents, city workers, postal employees, firefighters and veterans. We are proud of our community and want to help it thrive. I believe council...

Greensboro, NC · 5d
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Guilford voters to decide on quarter-cent sales tax

This election, Guilford County voters will decide whether to implement a quarter-cent sales tax that could generate $19 million a year for teachers. The tax would mean shoppers in Guilford County pay an extra quarter on every $100 of eligible purchases, which won’t include things like gas or groceries.

Guilford County, NC · 5d
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Bubbakoo’s Burritos Signs Two-Unit Deal in North Carolina

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the award-winning Mexican-fusion restaurant concept known for its bold flavors and customizable menu, has signed a two-unit franchise development agreement to bring new restaurants to Greensboro and High Point, North Carolina. The agreement follows the brand’s recent entry into the state and marks its latest step in expanding its North Carolina footprint.

High Point, NC · 4d

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Guilford Democrats Ride Blue Wave

Guilford County Democrats were swept into a state and national blue wave Tuesday, defeating Republican opponents in races from Guilford County’s Board of Commissioners and Board of Education to state House and Senate. N.C. House Minority Leader Robert Reives spent Tuesday morning shuttling from polling sites in Cabarrus, Forsyth,...

Guilford County, NC · 3d

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Historic Leasburg comes alive during inaugural walking tour

Beneath clear blue skies on Saturday, October 24th, the historic village of Leasburg came alive as residents and visitors gathered for Preservation Caswell, Inc.’s inaugural historic walking tour. Led by Preservation Caswell president, local historian and Leasburg native Sterling Carter, the tour drew participants from Caswell, Guilford, Rockingham and Randolph counties. Some were discovering the village for the first time. Others were revisiting the place they have long called home.

Leasburg, NC · 4d

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Busy day coming for veterans next week

ASHEBORO — From noon into the early evening hours, there will be lots of scheduled activities local veterans can partake in on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day. Here’s a look at those possibilities. Veterans Day. Schedule of Events. Noon — Closing ceremonies for Field of Honor. South...

Asheboro, NC · 5d

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This Century-Old Country Store In North Carolina Serves The Best Bologna Sandwich In The South

Some sandwiches are just lunch, and then there’s the fried bologna sandwich at Priddy’s General Store in Danbury, North Carolina, which is something closer to a religious experience. If you’ve never made the drive out to Stokes County for a sandwich, you might be wondering if it’s worth...

Danbury, NC · 10d

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Shannon Long, new sheriff of Alamance County

Alamance County, NC · 3d

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Sheriff Terry Johnson reacts to election day loss

Alamance County, NC · 3d

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Guilford County Votes on Sales Tax to Boost Teacher Salaries

Guilford County Considers New Sales Tax to Boost Teacher Salaries. Residents of Guilford County are facing a critical decision this election season. A proposed quarter-cent sales tax aims to generate substantial funding for the region’s educators. If approved, the tax would add an extra 25 cents for every $100...

Guilford County, NC · 5d

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The Power of Our Voice and Our Vote

It is officially midterm season. A time where US citizens from far and wide come together to create positive change and cast their vote, making an impactful difference in their local and national communities. But what would you do if lawmakers stripped away your local polling place to cast your ballot, making it that much harder for you to make your voice heard?

Greensboro, NC · 5d

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Why are poll workers writing something on your ballot?

Already, there's no shortage of I Voted selfies and pictures of I Voted stickers. But along with these posts comes a post that claims that if something is written on your ballot, your ballot gets thrown out. That is false. In fact, chances are in North Carolina your ballot will have a marking on it.

North Carolina · 5d

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Department of Defense invests in bioindustrial manufacturing at UNC Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Department of Defense is investing in colleges and universities doing research that could prove critical internationally. In conjunction with BioMade, the DOD has teamed up to support bioindustrial manufacturing at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. UNCG received $2 million earlier this year for its bio-mission. One million jobs […]

Greensboro, NC · 4d

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Democrat Cyril Jefferson wins election to NC’s 6th Congressional District

RALEIGH —Democratic candidate Cyril Jefferson has won election as the representative for North Carolina’s 6th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Republican Addison McDowell. Unofficially, Jefferson took in 51.14% of the vote, 2.28% more than McDowell. The vote difference between the two was 6,264. All race results are unofficial until...

North Carolina · 4d

FOX8 News

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Election Day 2026: Watch live election coverage with Bob Buckley on myfox8.com, MyFOX8+

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — It’s Election Day! Whether you’ve already voted or you’re heading to the polls today, FOX8 will be bringing you in-depth coverage you can count on throughout the day! Senior Political Reporter Bob Buckley is live on our connected TV app, MyFOX8+ from 3 to 4 p.m. and then again as […]

High Point, NC · 4d

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Drought conditions drag on in parts of NC, continue to draw concern

Durham officials say ongoing drought conditions could force stricter water restrictions as the city works to conserve its limited supply.

Durham County, NC · 6d

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Service set for Veterans Day at civic center

On Veterans Day 2026, Wednesday, November 11th, 11 a.m., join other Veterans and Caswell County residents in the Caswell County Civic Center in Yanceyville. Take a couple hours out of your day to give thanks to all Veterans that have served this great nation. The speaker is a US NAVY...

Caswell County, NC · 4d

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County manager updates veterans on important topics at meeting

“Coffee and Conversation,” hosted by VFW Post 7316, American Legion Post 89, and Caswell Senior Center in Yanceyville, was held October 28. There will be no meeting in November and December due to a conflict with the holidays. The meeting will return the fourth Wednesday, January 27, 9-10 a.m. Something new to try in 2027 will be adding a nighttime meeting to accommodate those who can’t attend due to work conflicts.

Yanceyville, NC · 4d