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Greensboro police chief Kamran Afzal begins series of community meetings to connect with residents
7+ hour, 19+ min ago (212+ words) Greensboro, N. C. " Greensboro's new police chief is beginning his tenure by meeting face-to-face with residents, saying he wants to be accountable to the community and make the gatherings a regular part of his leadership. Chief Kamran Afzal held the first of…...
Team Norway's World Cup stay expected to bring millions, global spotlight to Greensboro
11+ hour, 16+ min ago (402+ words) WXLV Team Norway's World Cup stay expected to bring millions, global spotlight to Greensboro GREENSBORO, N. C. " Team Norway has officially arrived in Greensboro and will call the Grandover Resort home during the FIFA World Cup. Although North Carolina is not hosting…...
Greensboro police seek tips in 2019 killing of 18-year-old Jaylin Harris
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (213+ words) Greensboro, N. C. " Nearly seven years after 18-year-old Jaylin Harris was found shot to death in Greensboro, police and community members are working to bring renewed attention to the unsolved homicide. Harris" body was found in August 2019 in front of a home…...
Greensboro council debates $900 M budget as firefighters seek separation allowance funding
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (222+ words) Greensboro City Council continued discussions on its $900 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a major focus on funding for the city's Fire Department. About 100 firefighters entered the council chamber as the meeting began, asking the city to add…...
Greensboro police investigate shooting; Bernau Avenue and Baker Avenue intersection closed
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (113+ words) WXLV Greensboro police investigate shooting; Bernau Avenue and Baker Avenue intersection closed Police are investigating an early-morning shooting that sent one person to a hospital and led to road closures in Greensboro. Officers responded to the 4100 block of Bernau Avenue…...
Greensboro police arrest man on murder, burglary charges in Willard Street shooting
1+ week, 1+ day ago (297+ words) Greensboro police say a combination of homicide detectives, forensic specialists and gun intelligence work helped identify a suspect in a fatal shooting last month on Willard Street. On Tuesday, police obtained warrants for the arrest of 25-year-old Christian Deshaun Slade…...
Greensboro budget proposal lowers tax rate, boosts public safety amid revaluation worries
1+ week, 6+ day ago (653+ words) GREENSBORO, N. C. " A newly proposed City of Greensboro budget is drawing attention for its combination of lower property tax rates, expanded public safety funding, and increased employee compensation"while also raising concerns among homeowners across Guilford County who have expressed that…...
Greensboro police investigate fatal pedestrian crash on West Wendover Avenue
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (143+ words) GREENSBORO, N. C. " A pedestrian was killed Wednesday after being struck by a car in Greensboro, and police said the investigation is still ongoing. Officers were dispatched at approximately 2: 23 p. m. Thursday to the area of West Wendover Avenue and South Holden Road for…...
Greensboro resource center stepping up to offer support to growing homelessness population
2+ week, 1+ day ago (513+ words) GREENSBORO, N. C. " As homelessness numbers continue to rise across the Triad, one local organization is stepping up to expand access to critical services and connect some of the most vulnerable unhoused individuals with local support organizations, offering a pathway to what…...
Greensboro police arrest man on attempted rape, kidnapping charges in April assault case
2+ week, 1+ day ago (172+ words) WXLV GREENSBORO, N. C. " Greensboro police have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with a recent sexual assault investigation and say the same suspect is now facing an additional charge tied to a 2022 case. Police said officers responded April 4, 2026, at approximately 10: 30 p. m. to…...