Review: ‘This Evil Thing’ tells plight of conscientious objectors
World War I conscripts faced their own battles By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com GREENSBORO — Growing up in London, war didn’t seem to make very much sense to Michael Mears. Flash forward…
Spotlight: Behavioral health
The Guilford County Department of Public Health is acknowledging this week as National Public Health Week. National Public Health Week runs April 2 through April 8. Today’s spotlight is focused…
Man wanted on kidnapping, assault charges
WENTWORTH — Rockingham County Sheriff’s office deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating Matthew Lee Martin. Martin is wanted on arrest warrantse for felonious first-degree kidnapping, assault on a…
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…
UMBC’s ‘crazy’ win over Virginia means free pizza
By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com MAYODAN — Did you get your free pizza and drink? Little Caesars pizza locations nationwide offered a free lunch combo consisting of four pieces of pizza…
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…
Be careful when burning debris in spring
Wildfire risk typically higher through May; burning debris is No. 1 cause of wildfires RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents across the state to think safety and exercise…
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…
Northern community huddles up for Ashton
Vikings 3rd-grader diagnosed with leukemia – how you can help By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com * Donate here If the first 24 hours are any indication, the online campaign to raise…
Review: Five halos for Weaver Academy’s ‘Sister Act’
Missed it? That’s a shame By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com * Weaver Theatre Facebook page * Photos by Shelli Craig Photography GREENSBORO — There was a universal question on the minds…
Stop, Drop, Roll (and Climb) 5K set for April 7
There’s a fair number of hills to ascend in upcoming charity footrace By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com * Register online * Course map * Course records: Men – Gebre Nida (18:37,…
Gordon building aims to survive detractors
Southard: ‘Surely, surely, the town would not allow it to be torn down … but it would be a tragedy if it were.” By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com SUMMERFIELD — Linda Southard…
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…
Burns earns $260K scholarship to Northeastern
The Foundation for Ensuring Access and Equity announced today that one of its College Planning Cohort students, Otis Burns, who attends Northern Guilford High School, has been selected as a Northeastern University Torch Scholar. The…
Board of Elections sets March 29 emergency meeting
Wendelken’s Summer 2017 resignation sparked debacle GREENSBORO — The Guilford County Board of Elections has called an emergency meeting for Thursday, March 29 at 2 p.m., pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.12…
Obituary: Charlotte Straney
GREENSBORO — Ms. Charlotte Alexander Anderson Straney died peacefully from natural causes in Greensboro, N.C., on March 25 at the age of 71. A memorial service will be held Friday,…
Opinion: 15 years after the Iraq invasion, what are the costs?
This March marked the 15th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. In 2003, President George W. Bush and his advisers based their case for war on the idea that Saddam Hussein,…
Sheriff seeks public’s help in Eden shooting
EDEN —Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking anyone with information about the shots fired at 133 David Drive in Eden around 8:50 Monday night to call the Rockingham County Sheriff’s…
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