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Cone Health Gives $5 Million For Greensboro’s New Windsor Community Complex
The City of Greensboro announced on Thursday, July 25 that Cone Health system plans to donate $5 million toward the construction of the Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex – a place where people can come to interact, learn about wellness, study, exercise, check out books, swim, and do a lot more things than anyone could ever do at a traditional “library.”
Rev. Al Sharpton Visits International Civil Rights Museum
The International Civil Rights Center and Museum in downtown Greensboro got a special guest on Thursday, July 25. Nationally known civil rights advocate Al Sharpton – a good friend of the museum’s co-founder Skip Alston, who’s also the chairman of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners – was in Greensboro for an event at the Koury Convention Center, and, when Sharpton said he wanted to check out the museum, Alston was all ears and very accommodating.
Guilford County Asks You To Help Plan The County’s Next 15 Years
If you’d like to have a say in how Guilford County looks in the year 2045 – well, you’re in luck because Guilford County officials want to hear from you. The county is hosting a series of community meetings this year to get input from area residents in order to help shape Guilford County’s Comprehensive Plan Update.
S. Davie Street Road Closure Begins July 30
A portion of the 300 block of S. Davie Street will be closed Tuesday, July 30, through Friday, August 9, due to waterline replacement work. Traffic will be closed in both directions on S. Davie between W. Washington Street and E. McGee Street. Motorists should expect delays around the work...
HBCU Livingstone College gets eight-figure gift from anonymous donor
Livingstone College announced the largest gift in the history of the North Carolina HBCU. The post HBCU Livingstone College gets eight-figure gift from anonymous donor appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Mark Robinson's family's nonprofit ordered to repay $132K to state agency
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Friday ordered a nonprofit led by Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s wife to repay $132,000 in federal funding following a scathing review. Yolanda Hill has led a nonprofit called Balanced Nutrition that helps child care facilities apply for and receive federal...
Robbie Perkins running for Greensboro mayor in 2025
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A familiar face is already making his political goals known for an election that won’t happen until next year. Former Greensboro mayor Robbie Perkins has announced that he will run for his old position in 2025. Perkins served as mayor from 2011 to 2013, back when it was only a two-year […]
Box office hits: N.C. A&T Football and Hoops to be featured on network broadcasts
The N.C. A&T State University Aggies have been climbing the ranks of national recognition and notoriety. Well the Aggies have leveled up, recently they haven't enjoyed some of the successes of their past. However, that hasn't stopped the interest in the Aggies from skyrocketing. Even more households will be introduced to the Aggies this year and the hope is that the additional exposure will help many of the things the Aggies need - including recruiting.
Greensboro Police Department announces completion of on-site assessment for reaccreditation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — The Greensboro Police Department has announced the successful completion of its on-site assessment for reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This milestone underscores the department’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of law enforcement practices. The assessment was conducted over the past four days by […]
Two N.C. A&T Aggies nominated for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Five CAA Football players and one head coach are among a distinguished group of 178 nominees for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. Making the list for the Aggies is North Carolina A&T senior defensive end Henry Daniel with Head coach Vincent Brown selected as one of the 11 coach nominees.
Project Kitty Hawk appoints new director, sees success in re-enrollment
The first UNC System-wide effort to bring college students back to the classroom has yielded significant results. And BusinessNC is reporting this week that the UNC System’s Andrew Kelly will become the program’s permanent director on Aug. 1. Kelly served as the chief strategic officer at the UNC System for the past eight years.
PTI Airport Megasite And Merry Old England Tighten Economic Development Bonds
This week, a contingent of Greensboro and North Carolina economic development leaders traveled across the pond to jolly old England in order to strengthen ties and learn more about the UK headquarters and operations of a big economic player at the aviation megasite at Piedmont Triad International Airport. The group...
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!
Dolley Madison photo sold for thousands just one artifact of the former First Lady’s life
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Sotheby’s made a big deal out of this little image of Dolley Madison when they auctioned it off recently, but down at the Greensboro History Museum, old photos of Madison are, well, old hat. The museum is home to a small chest that holds some of Madison’s personal effects. “Inside that chest were daguerreotypes, […]
Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus comes to Greensboro with World's Smallest Human
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus; Jr's Big Adventure will make it's way to Greensboro's Coliseum Complex this October. With them, they'll bring the world's smallest human, Edward Hernandez, who sits at 23 inches tall Edward Hernandez. The circus said their show will be a virtual reality...
Greensboro’s community land trust slated to debut next year as need for affordable homeownership grows
The CityBeat is a nonprofit-funded position reporting on Winston-Salem and Greensboro city council and all city business. These pieces are free to be republished with attribution to Triad City Beat. Last year, the city of Greensboro started exploring the idea of creating a community land trust. As the city continues...
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