Article Archive
January 9, 2009
Greensboro home sales off in final quarter of 2008
Single-family home sales fell more than 13 percent in the final three months of 2008, according to new figures released today by... Continue
Musician dead before fire set, autopsy says
GREENSBORO - A local musician whose charred body was pulled out of an apartment fire on Sept. 13 was beaten to death before the... Continue
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
Police release photo from credit union robbery
GREENSBORO — Two men robbed the Lorillard Federal Credit Union on Thursday. Greensboro police said the two men left on foot a... Continue
Police, fire departments to train at Coliseum Inn site
GREENSBORO - People near the soon-to-be-demolished Coliseum Inn on High Point Road may hear some unusual noises in coming weeks. Continue
Sustainable Greensboro seeks volunteers, board members
Brian Higgins won't stand judge and jury over Greensboro's nascent efforts to adopt sustainable business and development practic... Continue
A day spot for people in need
GREENSBORO - Volunteers painted the walls, screwed in the new light bulbs and will soon have the showers flowing. The city's ne... Continue
January 8, 2009
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
Ignored, robbery suspect leaves store empty-handed
GREENSBORO - A robbery suspect left a shoe store empty-handed Wednesday after a clerk ignored him. Greensboro police said they...... Continue
Wendover lanes to be closed through Jan. 16
GREENSBORO — Up to two eastbound lanes of West Wendover Avenue at Cridland Road will be closed at nights for the next week. T... Continue
New clothing store opens downtown
GREENSBORO - A new men's and women's retail clothing store is now open in the Southside neighborhood in downtown Greensboro. Continue
Suspicious package at courthouse isn't hazardous
GREENSBORO - A suspicious envelope found today at the federal courthouse downtown brought the city's hazardous materials team to... Continue
Local chemical plant lays off 6
GREENSBORO — A local chemical plant has laid off six employees. The Vertellus Specialties plant at 2110 High Point Road employ... Continue
Homeless day center opens
GREENSBORO — Volunteers painted the walls and screwed in the new light bulbs, and will soon have the showers flowing. The city... 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
Man charged with attempting to defraud insurance company over Rolex
GREENSBORO - A Greensboro man was arrested Thursday on charges he attempted to defraud his insurance company of a near $25,000...... Continue
Frantic owner wants Ollie back
Ollie, a full-blooded black Labrador retriever, wouldn’t give up on Kathy Walton in her darkest time of need. Now, three years... 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
Ex-police officer repays Safety Town
GREENSBORO - A former police sergeant and past administrator of Safety Town was found guilty Wednesday of willfully failing to d... Continue
January 7, 2009
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
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
DA won’t file charges against A&T officials
GREENSBORO - Guilford County District Attorney Doug Henderson will not prosecute officials from N.C. A&T in connection with...... Continue
Two men robbed in Greensboro
GREENSBORO — Two men were robbed Tuesday in what appear to be unrelated incidents. At 5:28 p.m., James McQueen, 38, said he w... Continue
Unifi featured on 'How It's Made'
GREENSBORO — Local textile company Unifi will be featured on an upcoming segment of the cable program "How It's Made." The do... Continue
