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GAP program fills a hole for ‘hands-on’ experience
By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com * GAP Facebook page * GAP website GREENSBORO – It sounds almost too good to be true, and there does not seem to be a drawback,…
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…
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…
Teen: ‘I feel like the ball is starting to roll’
Inspired by family farmers, local teens begins venture as entrepreneur By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com OAK RIDGE — What began as a slogan and a modest gesture to honor hard-working family members…
Firm unveils proposed trail path through Summerfield
* Tentative greenway path is ‘not a done deal,’ open house to be scheduled * $3.8 million estimate for 3.7 miles of trail * Town to consider sidewalk connector from…
GCS students perform well on ‘Nation’s Report Card’ debut
Reading and math scores rank among the top large districts GREENSBORO — Fourth- and eighth-graders in Guilford County Schools are performing better than, or as well as other large city districts nationwide…
Guilford County photo contest accepting entries
Deadline to submit agriculture-related photos is June 29 * Click here to submit an entry GREENSBORO — Guilford County Extension would like to display photos depicting the Agriculture we have…
Joyner, Cunane, Kitley garner AP basketball honors
Staff report If perfection isn’t possible, then Darlene Joyner and Elissa Cunane are the next best thing. The two earned The Associated Press Coach of the Year and Player of the…
Library offers salary negotiations workshop for women
Course set for April 18 GREENSBORO — The Greensboro Public Library, along with the America Association of University Women (AAUW), will offer Work Smart Salary Negotiation Skills Training from 5:30…
Town of Oak Ridge to buy 58 acres for $1.8 million
Council approves purchase for preservation By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com The Oak Ridge Town Council voted on Thursday night during its regular monthly public meeting to approve the purchase of 58…
Upcoming area blood drives
Thursday, April 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Blood Donation Center, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Friday, April 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Greensboro…
Police log: Deputies intercept FedEx package with pot worth $102K
Many of the incidents in this report occurred within the boundaries of District 1 or involve suspects who live within or near District 1. District 1 of the Guilford County…
NCDOT awards contract to construct final section of Greensboro Urban Loop
Work could begin April 30 * Full project overview * Project map (PDF) GREENSBORO — The North Carolina Department of Transportation has awarded a $135.3 million contract to construct and…
Academy provides insight into law enforcement operations
Summerfield’s Alex Southwick a member of graduating class By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com * Overview of Sheriff’s Office (PDF) GREENSBORO — It might be difficult for any of the 15 graduates…
Greenways providing positive economic benefits to NC
* Get details on the project * Download the full report and summary brochure * Download infographics * A&Y Greenway details RALEIGH — Greenways provide several positive economic benefits such as…
Teens, teammates to stage 5K run to crush cancer
Co-race director’s father was diagnosed in Spring 2017 By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com * Online registration * Event Facebook page GREENSBORO — For Northwest Guilford High School junior Meredith Sinkler, Spring…
School board forgives 2 bad weather days
Last day of school will be June 12 GREENSBORO — The Guilford County Schools Board of Education agreed to waive two planned inclement weather make-up days for all schools. In a…
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