Article Archive
January 9, 2009
Money to open museum could be in hand soon
GREENSBORO — The historic Woolworth building could reopen next year for the 50th anniversary of the lunch counter sit-ins, w... Continue
Board mostly nice in discussing ousters
GREENSBORO — Those expecting a clash in the first meeting among Guilford County commissioners since the county manager, deputy... Continue
January 8, 2009
Report: Repairs to I-795 could cost up to $22M
RALEIGH (AP) - A new federal highway report says the state of North Carolina should make extensive repairs to faulty asphalt on...... Continue
Developers reconsider offices for North Elm
GREENSBORO - After neighbors protested plans for a office facility, local developers said they will consider other options at th... Continue
State ready for inauguration of first female govenor
RALEIGH (AP) - Since North Carolina's founding as a colony of the British crown more than 400 years ago, 99 men have taken offic... Continue
Obama team urges delay in digital TV transition
WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Barack Obama is urging Congress to postpone the Feb. 17 switch from analog to digital televisi... Continue
Charge dropped against incoming state lawmaker
CHARLOTTE (AP) — An incoming North Carolina lawmaker no longer faces a criminal charge after turning over business documents...... Continue
City's ready if stimulus is approved
GREENSBORO - It's a wish list that might make Santa cringe. In this case, the city would be happy if it gets even one of the ite... Continue
Commissioners may vote to hire outside law firm
GREENSBORO - A $12,000 monthly contract for a part-time interim county attorney awaits county commissioners' approval tonight, e... Continue
January 7, 2009
N.C. DOT layoffs of temp workers surge beyond 750
RALEIGH (AP) - The state Department of Transportation has now laid off more than 750 temporary workers, an agency spokesman said... Continue
Griffith to give reading at N.C. inauguration
RALEIGH (AP) - Actor Andy Griffith will again usher in a new North Carolina governor. The North Carolina native will participate... Continue
Perdue: Economy will block free tuition in '09
RALEIGH (AP) - Gov.-elect Beverly Perdue is dialing down some expectations in her first year as North Carolina governor, includi... Continue
State health director resigns
RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina's state health director is leaving her job after eight years in office. Leah Devlin told The New... Continue
Thinking about going to Washington for the inauguration?
Thinking about going to Washington for the inauguration? Expect to pay a lot for a hotel. Be prepared to stand in the cold. And...... Continue
Hagan takes oath, co-sponsors first bill
WASHINGTON - Shortly after taking her oath of office Tuesday, Sen. Kay Hagan added a small blue and gold pin to the front of her... Continue
Developer plans building on S. Elm Street
A local development group wants to erect a five-story, $3.6 million mixed-used building at 324 S. Elm St. in the heart of downto... Continue
Mayor doesn’t want taxes raised
Citing the tough financial times, Mayor Yvonne Johnson said she doesn’t want to increase taxes next year. At the City Council...... Continue
YWCA officials hopeful as they study cost-saving actions
The president of the YWCA board of directors said Tuesday she believes the financially troubled nonprofit can be saved. “I thi... Continue
January 6, 2009
Perdue completes Cabinet with health department pick
RALEIGH (AP) - Democratic Gov.-elect Beverly Perdue wrapped up her Cabinet picks Tuesday by choosing a Republican and former dep... Continue
Auditor's review examines temporary state workers
RALEIGH (AP) - A state audit finds that North Carolina state government could save millions of dollars if it handled differently... Continue
Auditor's review examines temporary state workers
RALEIGH (AP) - A state audit finds that North Carolina state government could save millions of dollars if it handled differently... Continue
Hagan sworn in to U.S. Senate seat
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Kay Hagan officially became a U.S. Senator at 12:15 p.m. today, taking the oath of office from Vice President... Continue
State approves Grandfather Mountain purchase
RALEIGH (AP) — The state of North Carolina's acquisition of the Grandfather Mountain tourist attraction is almost complete. Th... Continue
State fast-tracks bonds for universities, government buildings
RALEIGH — The Council of State fast-tracked the sale of $744.15 million in bonds in a meeting today. The bonds will help pay f... Continue
High Point to discuss sex offender ban
High Point's public safety committee is expected to discuss a proposed ordinance to ban registered sex offenders from public par... Continue
