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Mebane council rejects rezoning proposal to substitute 120 apts. for 51 townhouses

Mebane’s city council was not impressed with a developer’s plans to change the city’s zoning for a 14-acre lot to allow 120 apartments along South Eleventh Street on the Orange County side of the city in lieu of 51 townhouses that had been approved five years ago.

Mebane, NC · 8d
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Haints alive: Podcaster brings NC ghost tales, folklore to new audiences

The ghost of a young girl haunting the backroads between Greensboro and High Point. A bloodsucking cat-like creature terrorizing the town of Bladenboro. A sea monster lurking below the depths of Lake Norman. All are among the well-known ghost stories and folk tales that add an air of mystery and...

North Carolina · 7d
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Large crowds flood downtown Greensboro for Aggie FanFest at 100th GHOE

Greensboro, NC · 7d

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Lake Townsend Water Levels Extremely Low Amidst Drought

Through the droughts in North Carolina only progressing to more severe milestones, the impact to the entire community of Greensboro is massive. Lake Townsend is a clear catalyst of this. Lake Townsend is a large lake within the city that has recently felt the effects of drought with the water level 6 feet below what it should be at normally, according to WFMY News 2.

Greensboro, NC · 9d
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Money pouring into local sheriff’s race

The ballots that area residents have cast during the state’s ongoing early voting period won’t be officially tallied until after the polls close this coming Tuesday. But the results are already trickling in from the so-called “money race” that determines how much cash each candidate has amassed to get their message across to the voters. Although the latest data on these campaign war chests is still filtering in, it already appears that year’s race for Alamance County’s sheriff is shaping up to be one of the costliest on record.

Alamance County, NC · 9d

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County wraps up new 9-1-1 center, prepares to begin work on Mebane EMS base

The coming few months could make for some significant milestones in a number of big-ticket capital projects that are currently on the to-do list of Alamance County’s government. Early next month, the county’s administrators expect to present the board of commissioners with a contract for a much-discussed ambulance base...

Alamance County, NC · 9d

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North Church Street revitalization focus of consultants’ work

Nearly 30 people visited Burlington’s city hall on Monday for the public debut of a plan that seeks to revitalize the city’s once-bustling North Church Street corridor. At 6:00 p.m. that evening, city staff members joined consultants from the firm of Freese & Nichols for an hour-long “open house” to introduce residents to this corridor plan. Then at 7:00 p.m., Alexis Garcia, a consultant with the Charlotte-based firm, formally presented the plan during a regularly-scheduled meeting of Burlington’s planning and zoning commission.

Burlington, NC · 9d

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Guilford County Animal Services has over 100 dogs in need of homes

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Triad-area animal shelter is hoping to find families for over 100 dogs, some of whom have been there for nearly 200 days. Guilford County Animal Services shared on Facebook that some of their pups are approaching 200 days in the shelter. “These dogs are still here because we believe […]

Guilford County, NC · 9d

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Greensboro Says RSVP For Bulk Trash And Take Batteries To Patterson Street

Greensboro residents who have gotten used to putting old furniture, mattresses and other large items at the curb every other week will have to change their routine beginning in February 2027. The city’s Solid Waste and Recycling Department is eliminating regularly scheduled bulk trash collection and replacing it with an...

Greensboro, NC · 9d

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Honoring Lifelong Service: Governor Josh Stein Confers The Order of the Long Leaf Pine at Civil Rights Museum

Greenboro, NC — Against the historic backdrop of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in downtown Greensboro, Governor Josh Stein gathered with civic leaders, families, and advocates on Wednesday, October 14th, to induct a distinguished slate of North Carolinians into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Conferred by the governor, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine stands as North Carolina’s most prestigious civilian honor, awarded to individuals who have demonstrated an extraordinary record of sustained, exemplary service and dedication to the state and their communities.

North Carolina · 10d

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NC DOT Suggests Eliminating Left Turns Onto NC 86 From Old 86

The currently proposed safety improvements for North Carolina Highway 86 between US Highway 158 in Yanceyville and the Virginia state line are very different than the four-lane divided highway proposed ten years ago. When Project R-5822 appeared in the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) in 2016, the improvement was described...

Yanceyville, NC · 9d

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Celebration organized to help new American citizens vote

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – Many former refugees, immigrants and naturalized Americans gathered in downtown Greensboro to celebrate voting in the midterm elections and raise their voices together on Saturday. The Integration Working Group, Church World Service and partners in other immigrant-led organizations in Greensboro hosted the civic celebration to mark their constitutionally guaranteed right to […]

Greensboro, NC · 6d

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Weekender: 27+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend, including Halloween Parties, Murder Mystery, and WSSU Homecoming Parade

Making weekend plans? Check out these 27+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (October 28 – November 1), including Halloween parties, a murder mystery, and the WSSU Homecoming parade!. Don’t forget to look at our live music guide — it’s updated weekly. Thursday, October 29. Boos and...

Winston-Salem, NC · 9d

Davie County Enterprise Record

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Outgoing DA Frank awarded Cardinal Award

The North Carolina State Auditor recognized District Attorney Garry Frank’s stewardship of taxpayers’ dollars and 28 years of public service with the office’s Cardinal Award on Oct. 20. State Auditor […]

Davidson County, NC · 9d

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Around 2,500 WS/FCS students to be rezoned in 2027-28

FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Around 2,500 students at Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will be rezoned as part of the district’s Residential Boundary Planning Project. WS/FCS Chief of Staff and Strategic Planning Dr. Effie McMillian says the changes are “part of a comprehensive, districtwide review of residential school boundaries.” Goals of the project included assigning students […]

Forsyth County, NC · 9d

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Warren County Senior Center Heading to the Barn Theater

The Warren County Senior Center is excited to invite seniors, 60 years or older, to a special holiday trip to the Barn Dinner Theatre in Greensboro, NC, to see the beloved Christmas production Black Nativity on Tuesday, December 15, 2026. Transportation will depart from the Warren County Senior Center at...

Warren County, NC · 9d

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County’s former health director settles in to new job as a Burlington assistant manager

Within two weeks of his appointment as Burlington’s newest assistant city manager, Tony Lo Giudice had already begun to stamp his personality on his assigned workspace at city hall. Save for some Seinfeld memorabilia and a novelty sign that warns “Dad Jokes Told Here,” most of Lo Giudice’s office...

Burlington, NC · 9d

FOX8 News

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Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro shares plans for former News & Record building site

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — In a meeting with members of the Greensboro City Council, the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro shared its plans for a community hub at the site of the old News & Record building.  The plans include housing, hotels, restaurants and storefronts, all in a walkable setting.  CFoGG President Walker Sanders feels like this […]

Greensboro, NC · 10d

Cardinal News

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Hilton brand hotel to be built near Martinsville Speedway

The company plans to invest $20 million. The post Hilton brand hotel to be built near Martinsville Speedway appeared first on Cardinal News .

Henry County, VA · 9d