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Carolina Curious: When will the Major Joseph Winston statue in Greensboro be reinstalled?
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (263+ words) Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is home to several monuments to local historic figures. Like Major Joseph Winston, who commanded the Surry County militia during the Revolutionary War and is Winston-Salem's namesake. But for the last several months, the pedestal…...
Greensboro launches initiative to spark commercial redevelopment
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (177+ words) The City of Greensboro has launched a new initiative to support redevelopment efforts across the city. The program is called Revitalize, Invest, Strengthen, and Expand, or RISE Infill. It's geared toward the small property owner, landlord or real estate developer…...
Blue Ridge Music Center kicks off 25th concert season
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (307+ words) The Blue Ridge Music Center near Galax, Virginia, kicks off its 25th season of concerts in the outdoor amphitheater this weekend. The Center was the brainchild of the late folklorist Joe Wilson. He had a vision of creating a space to…...
Greensboro Police Department publicly releases body camera footage of 2025 fatal shooting
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) The Greensboro Police Department publicly released video on Monday from body camera footage of a fatal shooting last August. A Superior Court judge recently granted the request to release the recording. The video shows Officer Lewis J. Wyatt responding to a…...
After 25 years of planning and construction, Greensboro's Downtown Greenway is complete
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (802+ words) After a quarter century and $54 million, Greensboro's Downtown Greenway is officially open. Soaking it all in is Dabney Sanders. She's been the project manager for the Downtown Greenway since 2007. As she makes her way through the crowded pathway, Sanders gets…...
Greensboro launches small business opportunity program
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (124+ words) The city of Greensboro has launched a new program to help small businesses across several Triad counties. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program is a certification initiative designed to pave the way for more contracting opportunities. Businesses in Guilford, Rockingham…...
Greensboro's first pro women's basketball team debuts this weekend
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (203+ words) Greensboro's first women's professional basketball team, the Greensboro Groove, will take the court for its inaugural game this weekend. Players have spent the last three weeks practicing daily in the Gate City. With tipoff now in sight, Coach Janice Washington…...
Greensboro launches new downtown gift card program
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (98+ words) Greensboro officials have officially launched a new program to support local businesses in the downtown area. It's called Boro Bucks and is a digital community gift card program. Residents and visitors can purchase the single card online. It can then…...
Greensboro Police fire cadet after arrest for impersonating officer
2+ mon, 22+ hour ago (112+ words) The Greensboro Police Department has fired a police academy cadet after he was arrested and charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer. Officials say Maceo John Cannon, 20, was also charged with false imprisonment after his arrest Tuesday morning. According to…...
Greensboro approves financing for six affordable multi-family developments
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (119+ words) Greensboro is committing funds to support six affordable housing developments. The city council approved $8. 1 million in federal and local money for the construction of developments that will bring 338 new units to Greensboro. The money will also help two developers rehabilitate…...