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Greensboro autism center shuts down after insurance billing dispute

Greensboro autism center shuts down after insurance billing dispute

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ABC suspends Pura Vida permits after Greensboro raid, drugs, guns found

ABC suspends Pura Vida permits after Greensboro raid, drugs, guns found

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High Point Museum dedicates America250 Guilford time capsule for 2076 reveal

High Point Museum dedicates America250 Guilford time capsule for 2076 reveal

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Guilford County schools secure Jefferson, Mt. Tabor after Winston-Salem shooting

Guilford County schools secure Jefferson, Mt. Tabor after Winston-Salem shooting

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Free Black maternal wellness summit to address health, finances in Greensboro

Free Black maternal wellness summit to address health, finances in Greensboro

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Greensboro Farmers Curb Market shifts weekday hours to Tuesday evenings

Greensboro Farmers Curb Market shifts weekday hours to Tuesday evenings

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Body found on High Point Road sparks Greensboro death investigation

Body found on High Point Road sparks Greensboro death investigation

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Guilford County schools make May 1 optional for Raleigh teacher rally

Guilford County schools make May 1 optional for Raleigh teacher rally

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High Point police investigate shooting that damaged three vehicles
Community

High Point police investigate shooting that damaged three vehicles

Gunfire hit three parked vehicles at a Walgreens on North Main Street in High Point, but no one was hurt and police say the shooting appears targeted.

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Critical crash shuts down South Elm-Eugene Street in Greensboro
Healthcare

Critical crash shuts down South Elm-Eugene Street in Greensboro

A late-night crash closed South Elm-Eugene Street in both directions and sent one person to the hospital in critical condition, halting traffic between East Meadowview and East Carteret.

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Goldfish Swim School offers free lesson to boost water safety in Greensboro
Community

Goldfish Swim School offers free lesson to boost water safety in Greensboro

Goldfish Swim School gave Greensboro families a free lesson as drowning risk peaks for children 1 to 4 and low-cost classes start at $34.

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Woman dies in Greensboro crash, driver faces death by vehicle charge
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Woman dies in Greensboro crash, driver faces death by vehicle charge

A rear-end crash at Freeman Mill and Coliseum killed Brittany Jordan and injured her passenger, while police charged Bryson Spruill and said more charges were possible.

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High Point firefighters warn budget fight could threaten staffing levels
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High Point firefighters warn budget fight could threaten staffing levels

A state tax-delay bill could strip away High Point’s expected revaluation revenue, putting 24 firefighter jobs and three training posts back on the line.

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Vandalia Elementary reunion marks end of an era before closure
Education

Vandalia Elementary reunion marks end of an era before closure

Vandalia alumni returned for one last reunion as the Greensboro school neared closure, and families now face new assignments, longer routines and the loss of a neighborhood anchor.

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High Point man charged in fatal stabbing after dog dispute
Community

High Point man charged in fatal stabbing after dog dispute

A loose dog on Bethel Drive led to a fatal stabbing, and the suspect had already been convicted in a separate Guilford County murder case.

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Greensboro budget proposal boosts public safety, cuts property tax rate
Government

Greensboro budget proposal boosts public safety, cuts property tax rate

Greensboro's plan would cut the tax rate, add $20.5 million to public safety and steer $6.8 million to housing as the city weighs who pays and who gets more service.

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Sumo tournament brings state games clash to downtown Greensboro
Community

Sumo tournament brings state games clash to downtown Greensboro

Downtown Greensboro turned South Elm Street into a sumo venue as the Gate City Clash drew Raijin Sumo Club and State Games athletes into the city core.

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Greensboro motel raid uncovers fentanyl, cocaine, $4,924 cash
Government

Greensboro motel raid uncovers fentanyl, cocaine, $4,924 cash

Deputies said a Room 204 search at a Greensboro airport motel found fentanyl, cocaine and $4,924 in cash, leading to trafficking charges.

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Greensboro hosts free National Trails Day event at Country Park
Community

Greensboro hosts free National Trails Day event at Country Park

Greensboro will use a free Country Park event to showcase more than 100 miles of trails and greenways, including the newly completed Downtown Greenway loop.

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Peter Perret prepares to step down from Philharmonia of Greensboro after 13 years
Community

Peter Perret prepares to step down from Philharmonia of Greensboro after 13 years

Peter Perret’s final Philharmonia concert paired Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Greensboro Ballet, marking a handoff in Greensboro’s free community-music tradition.

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High Point police seek driver after 5-year-old killed in hit-and-run
Government

High Point police seek driver after 5-year-old killed in hit-and-run

High Point police are searching for a gray Ford Focus or Fiesta after a 5-year-old boy was killed near East Russell Avenue and Hines Street. Witness details could help identify the driver who fled the scene.

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Greensboro police investigate deadly Glendale Drive shooting, 21-year-old killed
Community

Greensboro police investigate deadly Glendale Drive shooting, 21-year-old killed

A daytime shooting on Glendale Drive killed Malik Emir Baker, 21, and wounded another man, pushing Greensboro’s 2026 homicide count to 11.

Marcus Williams2m read
AJGA Wyndham Invitational returns to Sedgefield for 25th year
Community

AJGA Wyndham Invitational returns to Sedgefield for 25th year

Sedgefield’s Donald Ross Course again serves as Greensboro’s junior-to-pro golf bridge, with 72 boys vying for a spot on the AJGA stage before the Wyndham Championship.

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Guilford County sheriff’s office gives away free gun locks this week
Community

Guilford County sheriff’s office gives away free gun locks this week

Free gun locks were handed out in Guilford County as officials linked the drive to the Reidsville death of 8-year-old Gabriel Sanchez.

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Guilford County hosts Juneteenth Triad Farmers Market in Greensboro
Community

Guilford County hosts Juneteenth Triad Farmers Market in Greensboro

Black farmers, food trucks and local vendors will turn the Hayes-Taylor YMCA into a Juneteenth marketplace built around fresh food, family activities and small-business income.

Lisa Park2m read
Extreme drought grips Guilford County as rain outlook stays dry
Government

Extreme drought grips Guilford County as rain outlook stays dry

No rain fell at Lake Brandt or Lake Townsend as Greensboro demand rose and Guilford County stayed in extreme drought. Officials urged all water users to follow shortage plans.

Marcus Williams2m read
Greensboro flower shop dog bite leads to paid medical bills
Business

Greensboro flower shop dog bite leads to paid medical bills

Melissa Deans stopped for funeral flowers in Greensboro and left with a dog bite, months of pain and a bill that was finally paid after WFMY got involved.

Sarah Chen2m read
Norway’s World Cup team arrives in Greensboro, sets UNCG training session
Business

Norway’s World Cup team arrives in Greensboro, sets UNCG training session

Norway landed at PTI just before 9 p.m., and its June 10 open practice at UNCG will bring World Cup buzz, fans and spending to Greensboro.

Sarah Chen2m read
High Point firefighters push retirement benefit in proposed city budget
Government

High Point firefighters push retirement benefit in proposed city budget

High Point firefighters want a retirement allowance added to the city’s $534.2 million budget, arguing it could help keep crews staffed and response times steady.

Marcus Williams2m read
Guilford County man charged after 8-year-old brother dies in gunshot incident
Community

Guilford County man charged after 8-year-old brother dies in gunshot incident

An unsecured gun inside a Reidsville home killed 8-year-old Gabriel Sanchez, and his 19-year-old brother now faces a misdemeanor charge.

Sarah Chen2m read
Greensboro police seek man accused of vandalizing Veterans Memorial, stealing plaques
Community

Greensboro police seek man accused of vandalizing Veterans Memorial, stealing plaques

Plaques and gold lettering were chiseled off the Greensboro memorial in two break-ins, leaving more than $3,000 in damage at a site honoring veterans.

Sarah Chen2m read
Guilford County EMS begins carrying whole blood for trauma patients
Healthcare

Guilford County EMS begins carrying whole blood for trauma patients

Guilford County EMS can now give whole blood in the field, a change officials say could cut deaths in the first critical minutes after a crash or shooting.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Greensboro man held on $500,000 bond after fentanyl bust at motel
Government

Greensboro man held on $500,000 bond after fentanyl bust at motel

Deputies said a South Regional Road motel room held 21 grams of fentanyl, cocaine and nearly $5,000 in cash. Enmannuel Jesus Stephens was jailed on a $500,000 bond.

James Thompson2m read
Former Guilford County Animal Shelter site eyed for housing plans
Government

Former Guilford County Animal Shelter site eyed for housing plans

A vacant Wendover Avenue shelter site could become housing as Guilford County, Greensboro and High Point sort out ownership and land-use control.

Marcus Williams2m read
TowneBank eyes High Point as next Triad expansion site
Business

TowneBank eyes High Point as next Triad expansion site

TowneBank turned Green Valley Road into its Triad home, and now High Point is in view. The move signals deeper confidence in lending, deposits and business growth across the corridor.

Sarah Chen2m read
Pantry Fried Chicken rises from gas station to Greensboro favorite
Business

Pantry Fried Chicken rises from gas station to Greensboro favorite

A gas-station counter on West Gate City Boulevard turned scratch-made chicken into a Greensboro destination, backed by 4.8-star reviews and a growing regional footprint.

Sarah Chen4m read
ECNL Girls bring 200 teams to Greensboro for season finale
Community

ECNL Girls bring 200 teams to Greensboro for season finale

Bryan Park’s 21 fields hosted 200 ECNL Girls teams, drawing more than 10,000 visitors and a multimillion-dollar lift to Guilford County’s sports economy.

Sarah Chen2m read