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Guilford County, North Carolina
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Approximately 542,000 residents
County Seat
Greensboro, North Carolina
Coverage Area
658 square miles in north-central North Carolina

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Pleasant Garden Community Recycling Event March 14 Offers Shredding, Medication Take-Back
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Pleasant Garden Community Recycling Event March 14 Offers Shredding, Medication Take-Back

Pleasant Garden residents can drop off personal documents, unwanted medications and non-perishable food at the Pleasant Garden Community Center on March 14 from 8 a.m. to noon.

Sarah Chen2m read
2026 Guilford County reappraisal notices arrive, how to appeal assessments
Government

2026 Guilford County reappraisal notices arrive, how to appeal assessments

Many Guilford County homeowners are receiving higher 2026 reappraisal notices; you must file any formal appeal by May 15, 2026, 5 p.m. EST, here’s a step‑by‑step guide and what evidence to gather.

James Thompson7m read
LGC approves $29.8M bond, $21M for First Horizon Coliseum 2027 ACC upgrades
Government

LGC approves $29.8M bond, $21M for First Horizon Coliseum 2027 ACC upgrades

Greensboro won LGC approval to issue $29.8 million in limited‑obligation bonds, with about $21 million earmarked to retrofit First Horizon Coliseum ahead of the 2027 ACC tournament.

James Thompson2m read
Mark Tallant Sr. Arrested on Peeping, Child Exploitation; Multiple Victims, $100,000 Bond
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Mark Tallant Sr. Arrested on Peeping, Child Exploitation; Multiple Victims, $100,000 Bond

Mark Steven Tallant Sr., 51, was arrested March 5 and charged with three counts of felony secret peeping and one count of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor; held on a $100,000 secured bond.

James Thompson2m read
Guilford County Grand Jury Indicts Former Rep Cecil Brockman on Child-Sex Charges
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Guilford County Grand Jury Indicts Former Rep Cecil Brockman on Child-Sex Charges

A Guilford County grand jury returned a true bill March 2, indicting former state Rep. Cecil Brockman; a judge ordered his arrest and he is being held in the Guilford County Detention Center with no bond.

James Thompson2m read
March 5 High Point speed operation issues 90 citations; driver 101 mph
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March 5 High Point speed operation issues 90 citations; driver 101 mph

High Point police issued 90 citations during a two-hour speed operation on U.S. 29 near Baker Road; one motorist was clocked at 101 mph in a posted 55 mph zone.

James Thompson2m read
NC Senate District 26 Primary Hinges on Provisional Ballots After Two-Vote Margin
Government

NC Senate District 26 Primary Hinges on Provisional Ballots After Two-Vote Margin

Sam Page leads Phil Berger by two votes (13,077 to 13,075) with 189 provisional ballots outstanding; voters can bring ID to county election offices by Friday at noon to validate their provisional ballots.

Marcus Williams3m read
GTCC Tops Out $34.6M Aviation Center in Colfax to Expand Aviation Workforce
Education

GTCC Tops Out $34.6M Aviation Center in Colfax to Expand Aviation Workforce

GTCC has topped out Building One of a $34.6 million, 70,000-square-foot Aviation Center in Colfax, boosting training capacity by 40% to serve more than 700 students a year; opening expected spring 2027.

Marcus Williams2m read
SAFER grant funds 24 hires, boosting High Point Fire Department staffing
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SAFER grant funds 24 hires, boosting High Point Fire Department staffing

High Point has hired 16 of 24 firefighters under a federal SAFER grant and is racing to hire the remaining eight to meet a March 23 deadline that will let crews assign four firefighters to each truck.

James Thompson3m read
Guilford County Candidates Outline Priorities, Raise Reappraisal Concerns Before March 3
Government

Guilford County Candidates Outline Priorities, Raise Reappraisal Concerns Before March 3

Guilford candidates say 2026 reappraisal has residents on edge as the county primary arrives March 3; early voting began Feb. 12 at sites like Craft Recreation Center and ends Saturday.

Marcus Williams3m read
School Funding and Affordability Top Issues in Guilford County Commissioners' Primaries
Government

School Funding and Affordability Top Issues in Guilford County Commissioners' Primaries

Guilford County voters head to a March 3 Democratic primary to pick the successors to Commissioners Frankie Jones and Kay Cashion, with school funding and affordability shaping two key races.

James Thompson3m read
State awards Greensboro $3 million toward $120 million PFAS removal project
Government

State awards Greensboro $3 million toward $120 million PFAS removal project

North Carolina awarded Greensboro $3,000,000 to upgrade the Mitchell Water Treatment Plant off Battleground Avenue as part of a $120,000,000 effort to remove PFAS from drinking water.

Marcus Williams3m read
High Point Regional Files to Relocate LINAC to Greensboro; Hearing April 8
Healthcare

High Point Regional Files to Relocate LINAC to Greensboro; Hearing April 8

High Point Regional Health filed a CON to relocate a linear accelerator, DHSR published notice March 6, 2026, and a public hearing is set for April 8, 2026 in Greensboro.

Lisa Park3m read
Guilford County Approves $250,000 Budget Amendment as Juvenile Detention Costs Rise
Government

Guilford County Approves $250,000 Budget Amendment as Juvenile Detention Costs Rise

Guilford County commissioners on March 5, 2026 approved a $250,000 amendment for juvenile detention costs tied to state placements; file 2026-159 was sponsored by Doug Logan.

Marcus Williams3m read
Indivisible Guilford County leads anti-war protest with 30 attendees on Wendover Avenue
Community

Indivisible Guilford County leads anti-war protest with 30 attendees on Wendover Avenue

About 30 to 40 people marched along Wendover Avenue in Greensboro for roughly an hour March 1, carrying “No war” and “The constitution isn't fake” signs and protesting U.S. military strikes on Iran.

Sarah Chen3m read
UNC Greensboro beats VMI 84-70 in SoCon first round, KJ Younger 29
Education

UNC Greensboro beats VMI 84-70 in SoCon first round, KJ Younger 29

KJ Younger scored 29 points as UNC Greensboro beat VMI 84-70 in Asheville, advancing the Spartans to face No. 2 Wofford in the SoCon quarterfinals.

Sarah Chen2m read
Guilford County Commissioners Honor Grimsley Football Champions After Perfect Season
Government

Guilford County Commissioners Honor Grimsley Football Champions After Perfect Season

Guilford County commissioners paused budget talks March 5 to honor Grimsley’s undefeated championship season; the county resolution praises the 2024 team while a city resolution celebrates a 2025 7A title.

James Thompson3m read
Prepac Manufacturing cutting 200 Whitsett jobs May 2 after state grant
Business

Prepac Manufacturing cutting 200 Whitsett jobs May 2 after state grant

Prepac will cut about 200 jobs at its Whitsett plant, 3031 Hendren Road, with layoffs set to take effect Saturday, May 2, 2026, weeks after the company received a state economic grant.

Sarah Chen2m read
Greensboro's Civil Rights Museum Will Honor Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.
Community

Greensboro's Civil Rights Museum Will Honor Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

The International Civil Rights Center & Museum on South Elm Street held a public commemoration for Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., with tours at noon and 2 p.m. and a 4 p.m. program and refreshments afterward.

Lisa Park2m read
Greensboro leaders to announce Summer 2026 international sports event March 10
Community

Greensboro leaders to announce Summer 2026 international sports event March 10

Greensboro will host an "international sports announcement for Summer 2026" at 11 a.m. March 10; WFMY will stream the event live from Greensboro, N.C.

Marcus Williams2m read
Life sciences is Guilford County, Piedmont Triad’s next economic development focus
Business

Life sciences is Guilford County, Piedmont Triad’s next economic development focus

Triad Business Journal said on March 6, 2026 that life sciences will be the next major economic development focus for Guilford County and the Piedmont Triad.

Sarah Chen2m read
Seven Top Parks Across Guilford County in Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Gibsonville
Community

Seven Top Parks Across Guilford County in Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Gibsonville

Benbow Preserve (2279 Britton St., Greensboro) is a quiet urban refuge with trails and native fruit trees; plan your visit off Martin Luther King Blvd. for a short walk or picnic.

Sarah Chen4m read
Steel Hands Brewing Closes Greensboro Location Immediately Citing Sales Slump
Business

Steel Hands Brewing Closes Greensboro Location Immediately Citing Sales Slump

Steel Hands Brewing's West Gate City Boulevard taproom at 1918 W Gate City Blvd closed effective immediately, leaving 15 employees impacted and canceling all scheduled events.

Sarah Chen2m read
Guilford County Primary: Early Voting Up 30% as Local Races Decided
Government

Guilford County Primary: Early Voting Up 30% as Local Races Decided

Guilford County recorded 6,986 early votes as of Tuesday night - a 30% jump from 2022 - as voters turned out for countywide commissioner, school board, clerk and sheriff primaries.

James Thompson3m read
Guilford County Classroom Phone Restrictions Increase Engagement, Improve Math
Education

Guilford County Classroom Phone Restrictions Increase Engagement, Improve Math

Academy at Smith teachers report quieter classes and Principal Dorand Blackston says math scores rose “significantly” from first to second semester after Guilford County Schools’ no-phone rule tied to House Bill 959.

Lisa Park3m read
GTCC Truck Driver Training Transforms Lives, Fills Guilford County Labor Gap
Education

GTCC Truck Driver Training Transforms Lives, Fills Guilford County Labor Gap

GTCC’s March 2, 2026 profile spotlights Anna Long as a recent participant in its Truck Driver Training program; prospective students can contact GTCC at 336.334.4822 or info@gtcc.edu for enrollment details.

Sarah Chen3m read
Berger Defends Record, Faces Primary Challenge While Addressing Guilford County Issues
Government

Berger Defends Record, Faces Primary Challenge While Addressing Guilford County Issues

Phil Berger, Senate president pro tem and District 26 incumbent, defended his record as early voting opened in a heated primary against Rockingham Sheriff Sam Page; fundraising and outside ads are fueling the fight.

James Thompson2m read
State Lawmakers Consider Property Tax Relief as Guilford Home Reappraisals Soar
Government

State Lawmakers Consider Property Tax Relief as Guilford Home Reappraisals Soar

State lawmakers in Raleigh are weighing property-tax relief after Guilford County's 2026 revaluation notices showed many homes with sharply higher assessed values.

Marcus Williams2m read
Crescent Communities launches 130-unit HARMON Jefferson Village, first Greensboro multifamily project
Business

Crescent Communities launches 130-unit HARMON Jefferson Village, first Greensboro multifamily project

Crescent Communities broke ground March 20, 2025 on HARMON Jefferson Village, a 130-unit, 16-acre build-to-rent townhome neighborhood at 4126 Macbeth Street in Greensboro.

Sarah Chen2m read