List/Grid Monthly Archives: April 2018
Sit back for an ‘interesting story’
Tales more than a century old waiting to be told at Oak Ridge Military Academy museum By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com OAK RIDGE – Babe Ruth was safe after all. On…
Cash available for crime-solving tips
Crime Stoppers is a little-used program in Northwest Guilford County Related links * Crime Stoppers Facebook pagek * Academy provides insight into law enforcement operations Three ways to report a tip…
Rotruck sues Town of Summerfield
* Accuses town manager, town attorney of “vigilante-like actions” * Seeks writ “commanding Summerfield to reverse actions of Whitaker and Hill” * Seeks “punitive damages … in an amount to be…
Police investigating Battleground Rite Aid robbery
GREENSBORO — City police officers responded to a business in the 3300 block of Battleground Avenue at about 8:48 p.m. Tuesday after a report of a robbery. Police said a…
Madison man arrested for statutory sex offenses
Held on $250,000 bond MADISON — A 55-year-old Madison man has been arrested and charged with two counts of felony statutory sex offense witha child. Michael Dale Bowman, of Tiffany…
‘Go Blue’ for National Police Week
GREENSBORO — The Greensboro Police Department is encouraging residents, businesses, academic intuitions, and places of worship, throughout the city to show their support for law enforcement by displaying something blue on…
‘If he sits there, we’re in violation of the law’
Town attorney Bill Hill spars with mayor about status of Rotruck’s seat No action taken during meeting Previous coverage April 18 – Town attorney: Rotruck’s seat is vacant April 17 – Board of…
Ussery, Wilson, Brown go 1-2-3 in bass tournament
Staff report * Greensboro City Lakes Facebook page GREENSBORO — Nick Ussery, Tommy Wilson and George Brown went 1-2-3 in the second Spring Bass Tournament of the season on Saturday,…
Wife of man who pointed gun at deputy arrested
MADISON — On Friday April 20, 2018, Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office Detective M.J. Webb charged and arrested Rebekah Lynn Daniels, 46, of Nell Road, Madison, with three counts of misdemeanor child…
Summerfield calls special meeting for April 23
Rotruck’s seat to be focus of discussion No appointment expected Previous coverage * April 17: Board of Elections says Rotruck doesn’t live in Summerfield * April 18: Town attorney says…
Brown: Helpful facts about Social Security disability benefits
When the unexpected happens and you can no longer work due to a serious medical condition, Social Security is there with a lifeline to help you and your family. Most…
DHHS Approved for traumatic brain injury pilot project
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has been approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to begin a pilot project in Cumberland, Durham,…
Travel: Weekend getaway to Millstone 4-H Camp
Adventure included archery, canoeing, fishing, and, of course, Ga Ga Ball By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com * Millstone 4-H Camp website * Millstone 4-H Camp Facebook page ELLERBE — Nestled under…
Brothers charged in shooting death of teen
GREENSBORO — Alejandro Villegas 19, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Matthew Jurado, 17. Villegas’ brother, a minor, also has been charged in connection…
Two early voting spots open today
GUILFORD COUNTY — Early Voting for the May 8 Primary Election begins at 8 a.m. today at two locations: the Guilford County Old Courthouse and Washington Terrace Park. Those two sites will…
Town attorney: Rotruck’s seat is vacant
If Rotruck does not resign, council must take action to remove him from office By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com Related coverage * Board of Elections rules 4-0 Rotruck lives in Greensboro SUMMERFIELD…
Board of Elections: Rotruck does not live in Summerfield
Board upholds Robinson’s challenge to councilman’s voter registration By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com GREENSBORO — Summerfield Town Councilman Todd Rotruck does not live in Summerfield. That was the unanimous finding of…
Summerfield reveals $1.82 million draft budget
Three more chances to offer your input during public meetings By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com * Proposed budget SUMMERFIELD — There were no major surprises as members of the Town of Summerfield’s…
Volunteer, donate online to aid tornado recovery
GREENSBORO — The city of Greensboro’s Contact Center continues to serve as a centralized collection point for residents, groups and businesses who wish to volunteer with tornado cleanup, but residents…
Spradlin: A glimpse of good governance in Summerfield
Dismissing mini-roundabout concept was a good first step An editorial by Kevin Spradlin, editor of The Piedmont Post. They came. They debated and discussed. They quipped and offered a snide remark here…
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