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Official results: Kyle Ward still in lead (now by 10 votes) for third school board seat; recounts possible in two races

Kyle Ward has managed to retain his narrow hold over the third available seat on the Alamance-Burlington school board now that the local board of elections has posted the final results from last Tuesday’s vote. This certified count, which received the blessing of Alamance County’s board of elections on...

Alamance County, NC · 1d
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Hayes-Taylor YMCA honors legacy at 60th Banquet

Community leaders, advocates, and families gathered at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center on Sunday, Nov. 8 for the Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA’s 60th Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet. Anchored by the theme “Through Our Eyes: Continuing Our Legacy,” the evening celebrated decades of civic leadership, youth empowerment, and service across East Greensboro and Guilford County.

Guilford County, NC · 2d
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City of Reidsville to continue voluntary stage 1 water conservation measures

The City of Reidsville says it will continue stage 1 of its water restriction measures. The city declared its initial stage 1 water restriction alert on Oct. 14 in response to lake level dropping over three feet during the drought. There's been a lack of regular rainfall and above normal temperatures, triggering the stage 1 alert.

Reidsville, NC · 1d
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Graham city council votes against gated development off Moore St. & Hanford Rd.

A long-simmering rezoning controversy seemingly came to a close on Tuesday night as Graham’s city council voted unanimously against a rezoning requested by an Ohio developer for what would have been Graham’s first gated community. Developer Michael Watson’s third set of plans for White Rock Estates, near the...

Graham, NC · 3d
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Local quilting group designs custom blankets for veterans

Members of the Alamance Piecemakers Quilt Guild spend weeks at a time working on a new blanket, often scouring the internet for challenging and colorful designs. But every November, the guild devotes their skills to making a specialized quilt for local veterans. This year, 16 veterans received quilts with designs...

Alamance, NC · 1d

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Guilford County Schools cuts $14M from budget

The Guilford County Board of Education is cutting more than $14 million from its budget. The reductions are the result of state-mandated salary increases for teachers, declining enrollment and lower-than-expected local funding. Superintendent Whitney Oakley explained some of the cuts at a meeting Tuesday. “We've had impacts on academics and...

Guilford County, NC · 3d

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Greensboro voters approve funding to preserve historic Guilford Woods

The city of Greensboro is partnering with the nonprofit Piedmont Land Conservancy to protect more than a hundred acres of historic woods. During the midterms, Greensboro voters narrowly approved $11.5 million in parks and recreation bonds. Piedmont Land Conservancy will use $4 million to help buy the development rights to Guilford Woods. Executive Director Kevin Redding says the land will be conserved for generations to come.

Greensboro, NC · 2d

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Veterans Treatment Court to graduate 1st participant

Editor’s Note: The video that originally accompanied this article was removed to protect the identity of a minor. An updated version of the video was later added to this article. ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Growing up in Asheboro, Joshua Foland always had a vision for his future. “I knew from a young age that I […]

Randolph County, NC · 4d

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Randolph County unveils Charters of Freedom Monument, buries time capsule for America 250

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) –– Randolph County leaders celebrated Veterans Day on Wednesday by showcasing documents from America’s past and preserving relics for America’s future.  Around 150 attended the unveiling of Randolph County’s Charters of Freedom monument, where North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby was a guest speaker.   The Charters of Freedom monument, located outside the Randolph […]

Randolph County, NC · 3d

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UPDATED COUNT: Razor-thin margin of 3 votes separates winning, losing school board candidates

The approval of several hundred more ballots from last week’s election has catapulted the first runner up in this year’s school board race to within 3 votes of the winner’s circle. In the initial vote totals from Election Night, Brandy Whittaker had found herself 55 votes behind...

Alamance County, NC · 4d

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Pelham Community Center Hosts Mural Dedication on Saturday

The Caswell Council for the Arts and Pelham Community Center invite you to join them on Saturday, November 14 at 12pm for the dedication of the "Rows of Gold" mural, which was designed with input from community members to capture Pelham's rich history. This mural project is supported, in part,...

Pelham, NC · 3d

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High Point veteran uses experience to fight for others

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — U.S. Navy veteran Robert Retic has known from the start that he was bound to be a lawyer. He just wasn’t sure how he would get there or what it would look like.  “I made the decision to go to law school and become an attorney … when I was three [years old],” […]

High Point, NC · 3d

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Greensboro surpasses halfway mark in 10,000-unit housing initiative

Greensboro has surpassed the halfway mark in its effort to support the development of 10,000 new housing units by 2030, with more than 5,000 units completed or in the development pipeline in the initiative’s first 18 months. The milestone was announced by City Manager Trey Davis as the city...

Greensboro, NC · 4d

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North Carolina A&T State University graduate featured in new Army ad campaign

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — If you’ve watched television or scrolled online recently, chances are you’ve seen the Army’s new “Field Tested” recruiting campaign. The fast-paced, 30-second ads offer a glimpse into the intensity of military training and the experiences that prepare soldiers for challenges both in uniform and beyond. For Army Captain Eternal Fuller, seeing […]

Greensboro, NC · 4d

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New documentary revisits North Carolina's 9-year fight against forever chemicals

Nearly a decade after North Carolinians learned their drinking water had been contaminated with industrial chemicals for years, a new documentary is examining how it happened, the people affected and the ongoing fight to hold polluters accountable. GENX: The Saga of Forever Chemicals, premiering Friday in Saxapahaw, traces the contamination...

North Carolina · 2d

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North Carolina WWII medic turns 104, will be interviewed by National WWII Museum for archives

George Chall's life has brought him around the globe. From World War II battlefields to Pittsboro, North Carolina, Chall's life will now be a piece of recorded history in the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. This October, Chall turned 104 years old surrounded by friends, family, and community who...

Pittsboro, NC · 3d

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City Housing Report Counts Thousands Of Homes In Pipeline

Greensboro’s latest housing report includes some big numbers: more than 4,900 homes in the development pipeline, eight approved developments that could generate more than $100 million in community investment and $1.83 million in down-payment assistance. However, perhaps the most remarkable number in the report is 1,074. That’s how many...

Greensboro, NC · 5d

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Piedmont Greenway trailhead opens in new Summerfield park

Bandera Farms Park in Summerfield is now open to the public. The 120-acre park includes a playground, 4.5 miles of wooded horseback riding trails, and one of the first completed sections of the Piedmont Greenway. It will eventually be expanded to a 19-mile path connecting Winston-Salem and Greensboro. Piedmont Land...

Summerfield, NC · 4d

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REMC awards Bright Ideas grants to 13 area teachers

ASHEBORO — Randolph Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) recently honored educators by awarding $14,000 in Bright Ideas grants to 13 area teachers. More than 2,600 students at schools in Randolph, Moore, Montgomery and Chatham Counties will benefit from the grants, which support classroom projects in science, art, physical education and more.

Randolph County, NC · 5d