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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Coleman honored as Crew Person of the Year
76-year-old on the idea of retirement: “I take one day at a time” By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com GREENSBORO – The average person does not begin a new career in their…

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…

Update: Missing teen found safe
Update April 11, 12:27 a.m.: Amelia Hill has been found and is safe, according to a Facebook post on the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office page. Updates as they become available….

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…

Gin Blossoms playing in Greensboro June 3
GREENSBORO — Gin Blossoms, with special guests Tonic and Vertical Horizon, will play on Sunday, June 30 at White Oak Amphitheatre at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Tickets go on sale Friday,…

What is suspicious activity?
Tips on what to report, and when Submitted by Detective R.D. Seals Guilford County Sheriff’s Office “Am I witnessing a crime?” Most of us have found ourselves wondering this at…

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…
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