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DHS reports felony larceny conviction of immigrant in Guilford County

DHS reports felony larceny conviction of immigrant in Guilford County

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High Point Market District streetscape project stays on schedule

High Point Market District streetscape project stays on schedule

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Greensboro man charged with two more murders in 2019 case

Greensboro man charged with two more murders in 2019 case

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Former Greensboro assistant principal charged after firing shot at school

Former Greensboro assistant principal charged after firing shot at school

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Guilford County sheriff warns residents about scam calls and fake fines

Guilford County sheriff warns residents about scam calls and fake fines

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Second-alarm fire damages Jamestown home, crews battle attic blaze

Second-alarm fire damages Jamestown home, crews battle attic blaze

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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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Guilford County Schools may end take-home devices for students
Education

Guilford County Schools may end take-home devices for students

Some Guilford County students could lose take-home laptops, leaving homework, job applications and online classwork for the school day only.

Lisa Park2m read
High Point leaders say city is entering a major growth era
Business

High Point leaders say city is entering a major growth era

High Point leaders said the city is seeing its biggest growth in a generation, with Elwood on Main, Swamp Rider and Cambrex turning talk into projects.

Sarah Chen2m read
Greensboro plans realignment of Guilford County workforce area
Government

Greensboro plans realignment of Guilford County workforce area

Greensboro has asked the state to shift oversight of Guilford County’s workforce area to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council, a move that could reshape job training and placement services.

James Thompson2m read
Blue Heron Event Venue adds lakeside option to High Point market
Business

Blue Heron Event Venue adds lakeside option to High Point market

Blue Heron Event Venue is pitching Davis Lake views and outdoor ceremony sites to keep High Point weddings and company events in town. The space is marketed as all-inclusive and full-service.

Sarah Chen2m read
Guilford County explains how historic landmark designation works
Government

Guilford County explains how historic landmark designation works

A roof repair, window swap or addition can trigger Guilford County landmark review before a permit is issued, and missing paperwork can stall the job.

Marcus Williams4m read
Flood warnings continue as Guilford County sees over 4 inches of rain
Community

Flood warnings continue as Guilford County sees over 4 inches of rain

Floodwater along the I-40 corridor topped 4.7 inches in Guilford County as flash flood warnings covered High Point, Jamestown and Greensboro overnight.

Marcus Williams1m read
Flash flood warnings continue for Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem area
Community

Flash flood warnings continue for Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem area

More than 4 inches of rain fell at some Piedmont gauges, and flood watches stayed up for Guilford, Forsyth and nearby counties after rescues in High Point.

Lisa Park1m read
Guilford County names Quintana Stewart as new health deputy director
Healthcare

Guilford County names Quintana Stewart as new health deputy director

Quintana Stewart will step into a Guilford County health post that oversees 1,100 workers and a $140 million budget when she arrives July 27.

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Former Guilford County detention officer arrested in meth investigation
Government

Former Guilford County detention officer arrested in meth investigation

A former Guilford County detention services officer was arrested after investigators found about 57 grams of methamphetamine and other contraband inside the High Point Detention Center.

James Thompson2m read
Trash fire in truck closes lanes on I-40 in Greensboro
Community

Trash fire in truck closes lanes on I-40 in Greensboro

A trash fire in a truck shut down lanes on I-40 westbound in Greensboro Wednesday evening, backing up traffic and forcing cleanup along a major commuter and freight route.

Marcus Williams1m read
High Point to host 2026 national United States Pageant competition
Business

High Point to host 2026 national United States Pageant competition

High Point Theatre will host America's United States Pageant July 23-25, putting hotels, restaurants and downtown venues in the path of multi-day visitor traffic.

Sarah Chen2m read
EXIM backs JetZero Greensboro plant with up to $3 billion financing
Business

EXIM backs JetZero Greensboro plant with up to $3 billion financing

EXIM put up to $3 billion on the table for JetZero’s Greensboro factory, but the money is still only a letter of interest as the 14,500-job plan moves ahead.

Sarah Chen2m read
Manhunt ends as Guilford County fugitive Nicholas Conner is arrested
Government

Manhunt ends as Guilford County fugitive Nicholas Conner is arrested

Nicholas Kane Conner was taken into custody around 7:55 a.m. after a Tuesday manhunt that pulled in the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and Piedmont Triad officers.

Marcus Williams1m read
Person struck and killed by train in downtown Greensboro
Community

Person struck and killed by train in downtown Greensboro

A person died after a train strike near South Elm-Eugene and Spring Garden streets, putting a busy downtown Greensboro corridor under scrutiny.

Marcus Williams1m read
Greensboro area seeks feedback on $1 billion transportation plan
Government

Greensboro area seeks feedback on $1 billion transportation plan

A $38.5 million signal overhaul sits inside a more than $1 billion road-and-rail package now open for public input. The biggest stakes are commute times, freight and access to jobs.

Marcus Williams2m read
North Carolina issues record $300,000 animal cruelty fine in Guilford County
Community

North Carolina issues record $300,000 animal cruelty fine in Guilford County

State regulators hit United Animal Coalition with a record $300,000 fine after 73 violations in Guilford and Davidson counties, then revoked its shelter license.

Lisa Park2m read
One dead in Guilford County fire on Hunsucker Road
Community

One dead in Guilford County fire on Hunsucker Road

A house fire on Hunsucker Road killed 95-year-old homeowner Kathryn Johnson and remains under investigation by Guilford County authorities.

Marcus Williams1m read
Greensboro police forensic lab wins global efficiency award again
Government

Greensboro police forensic lab wins global efficiency award again

Greensboro police’s forensic lab again ranked among the world’s most efficient, one of just 15 labs hitting 90%+ peak performance.

James Thompson1m read
High Point farmer urges shoppers to check produce sources amid outbreak
Healthcare

High Point farmer urges shoppers to check produce sources amid outbreak

High Point’s Rhonda Ingram said shoppers were asking where produce came from as North Carolina cyclosporiasis cases rose. State officials named parsley, cilantro and lettuce.

Evie Marsh2m read
JetZero leases PTI-area office space, deepening Triad foothold
Business

JetZero leases PTI-area office space, deepening Triad foothold

JetZero leased office space at 725 N. Regional Road near PTI, a sign its Greensboro plans are moving from promise to payroll.

Sarah Chen2m read
Guilford County finalizes three early voting sites for November election
Government

Guilford County finalizes three early voting sites for November election

Guilford County cut the November early voting map to three sites, dropping the Coliseum and Jamestown stops used in the primary. Voting began Oct. 16.

Marcus Williams2m read
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for northeastern Guilford County, Greensboro area
Community

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for northeastern Guilford County, Greensboro area

Northeastern Guilford County and parts of Greensboro faced outages, hail and flooding risk as a slow storm hit, with Onslow Drive already showing fresh damage.

Marcus Williams2m read
Guilford County families hit login problems with new school portal
Education

Guilford County families hit login problems with new school portal

Parents given a July 14 launch date are still struggling to log in to Guilford County Schools’ new Infinite Campus portal, slowing access to grades, schedules and forms.

Lisa Park2m read
Greensboro developers plan nearly $100 million Guilford County project
Business

Greensboro developers plan nearly $100 million Guilford County project

Two Greensboro firms plan nearly $100 million on 62 acres near Woody Mill Road, a move that could turn southeastern Guilford County into the Triad's next growth corridor.

Sarah Chen2m read
High Point prepares to discuss Delta Waste Services lawsuit
Government

High Point prepares to discuss Delta Waste Services lawsuit

High Point is preparing to discuss a Delta Waste Services lawsuit that could ripple into trash pickup, billing and city finances. The dispute raises the stakes for ratepayers and sanitation reliability.

James Thompson2m read
Greensboro family holds memorial, seeks answers in Larry Burton disappearance
Community

Greensboro family holds memorial, seeks answers in Larry Burton disappearance

A memorial for Larry Burton kept pressure on Greensboro officials after the 74-year-old with dementia vanished from an unlicensed Moody Street care home.

Marcus Williams2m read
Guilford County property values jump, residents face bigger tax bills
Government

Guilford County property values jump, residents face bigger tax bills

Some Guilford County homes jumped 40% to 60% in revaluation, and owners had to appeal by May 15 before higher assessments hit tax bills.

James Thompson2m read
Guilford County commissioners race heads to recount after 31-vote margin
Government

Guilford County commissioners race heads to recount after 31-vote margin

Walter T. Johnson III asked for a recount after trailing Lisa McMillan by 31 votes, putting Guilford County’s District 7 board seat back in play.

James Thompson2m read
Greensboro, Guilford County seek incentives to land HondaJet plant
Business

Greensboro, Guilford County seek incentives to land HondaJet plant

Greensboro and Guilford County are weighing incentives for another HondaJet plant at PTI, a move that could bring jobs, supplier work and a larger tax base.

Sarah Chen2m read