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wfdd.org > culture > 2026-03-12 > greensboro-to-host-reenactment-of-historic-battle-of-guilford-courthouse

Greensboro to host reenactment of historic Battle of Guilford Courthouse

11+ hour, 12+ min ago  (154+ words) Greensboro is hosting a reenactment that will mark the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse this weekend. The battle was fought on March 15, 1781. British Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis defeated Major Nathaniel Greene's American forces. But more than a quarter…...

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wfdd.org > development > 2026-03-04 > downtown-greensboro-leaders-announce-plans-to-transform-davie-street-parking-deck-into-an-apartment-complex

Downtown Greensboro leaders announce plans to transform Davie Street Parking deck into an apartment complex

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (147+ words) Greensboro's downtown leaders announced Wednesday a new project that will transform a former parking deck into apartments. They shared the news during the city's annual State of Downtown address. Developers plan to demolish the Davie Street Parking Deck and replace…...

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wfdd.org > politics-government > 2026-03-03 > greensboro-residents-call-on-city-leaders-to-oppose-property-tax-increases

Greensboro residents call on city leaders to oppose property tax increases

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (131+ words) Greensboro residents are speaking out against new property reappraisals. Residents received their value notices in February. Local officials said Guilford County properties could see total assessed values grow on average by more than 40%. At a city council meeting on Monday,…...

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wfdd.org > politics-government > 2026-02-18 > greensboro-amends-zoning-rules-for-detention-facilities-as-ice-fears-linger

Greensboro amends zoning rules for detention facilities as ICE fears linger

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (107+ words) The Greensboro City Council amended its land development ordinance on Tuesday to better regulate detention facilities. The change follows recently released federal documents that list Greensboro as a potential location for an ICE detention center. City Attorney Lora Cubbage says…...

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wfdd.org > business > 2026-02-04 > greensboro-business-owners-call-on-city-council-to-improve-downtown-conditions

Greensboro business owners call on City Council to improve downtown conditions

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (130+ words) Greensboro business owners and residents are worried about the state of downtown following multiple restaurant closures. Some of the closures include M'Coul's Public House, Dame's Chicken & Waffles and Liberty Oak. 'Cille and 'Scoe will close in July. At a virtual…...

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wfdd.org > weather > 2026-01-22 > a-winter-storm-will-bring-wide-ranging-precipitation-to-the-piedmont-this-weekend

A winter storm will bring wide-ranging precipitation to the Piedmont this weekend

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (184+ words) Below-freezing temperatures and a wide range of precipitation are headed toward the Triad this weekend. Combine cold air from the north, a cold front behind it and low pressure developing across our area, and you get a winter storm. National…...

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wfdd.org > arts-music-culture > 2026-01-16 > creative-greensboro-launches-bus-shelter-art-project

Creative Greensboro launches bus shelter art project

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (153+ words) Creative Greensboro and New Arrivals Institute are spearheading a new public art initiative. The effort will bring original artwork to three bus shelters in the Gate City. Last year, Creative Greensboro's Neighborhood Arts program set aside $15,000 for area arts organizations…...

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wfdd.org > housing > 2026-01-07 > greensboro-pushes-owner-to-fix-condemned-west-market-apartments

Greensboro pushes owner to fix condemned West Market apartments

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (171+ words) Greensboro is pushing for the owner of a condemned apartment complex to move forward with plans for repairs. Nearly 200 residents had to leave the District at West Market last month after inspectors discovered dangerous conditions like faulty breakers. The state…...

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wfdd.org > politics-government > 2026-01-07 > local-group-holds-candlelight-vigil-in-greensboro-for-fifth-anniversary-of-jan-6

Local group holds candlelight vigil in Greensboro for fifth anniversary of Jan. 6

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (142+ words) Indivisible Guilford County held a candlelight vigil in downtown Greensboro on Tuesday to mark five years since a mob stormed the nation's Capitol on Jan. 6. Around 50 people gathered in front of the Melvin Municipal Building. The vigil honored the Capitol…...

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wfdd.org > politics-government > 2025-12-29 > greensboro-to-end-free-parking-in-some-downtown-lots-in-2026

Greensboro to end free parking in some downtown lots in 2026

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (121+ words) The era of free parking in some downtown Greensboro city lots is coming to an end. Starting in 2026, the city will begin charging drivers to park in several surface lots. Officials say the goal is to make parking easier to…...