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new Forsyth County manager Shontell Robinson

Politics & Government

Shontell Robinson named new Forsyth County manager

9:40pm March 21, 2024

Following a nationwide search, Deputy County Manager Shontell Robinson will be promoted and step into the role beginning July of this year following the retirement of Dudley Watts.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Novant Health lift visitor restrictions for children under 13

4:41pm March 21, 2024

by Paul Garber

Hospital officials say the move comes amid a decline in respiratory virus cases.

A photo of Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan speaking at a panel

Politics & Government

Greensboro mayor touts economic development, pushes for prepared food tax in State of the City event

3:06pm March 21, 2024

by DJ Simmons

Vaughan pointed to nearly $9 billion in investments from companies such as Honda Aircraft and Toyota as signs of the city's vitality. She also highlighted the approval of nearly 16,000 potential housing units since 2021, and the launch of the downtown trolley program.

Health & Safety

Crossnore Communities for Children to expand intensive family services to 11 more counties

12:59pm March 21, 2024

by Amy Diaz

A local nonprofit child welfare agency is expanding a program that helps kids at high risk of entering foster care stay with their families of origin. A contract from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will bring these efforts to 11 more counties.

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Transportation

Highway project to address congestion and safety issues in Wilkes County

4:55pm March 20, 2024

by Paul Garber

Work has begun on a long-term project to make a Wilkes County stretch of U.S. 421 safer.

A photo of Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan at a city council meeting.

Housing

Greensboro City Council approves zoning request citing dire housing needs

2:46pm March 20, 2024

by DJ Simmons

The zoning allows for more than 70 homes to be built on around 24 acres, and was approved despite neighbors' concerns as city officials cite a lack of housing supply.

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Julius Monk presents information to the board of education

Education

Guilford County Schools consolidating its buildings as part of strategic plan

12:27pm March 20, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Guilford County Schools has made plans to sell five of its office buildings and purchase one new one to house district staff. Officials say the consolidation will make operations more efficient, and increase employee collaboration.

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A Confederate monument stands outside the Alamance County Courthouse in Graham

North Carolina appeals court upholds ruling that kept Confederate monument in place

8:06am March 20, 2024

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

A North Carolina appeals court ruled Tuesday that local leaders who refused calls to remove a Confederate monument from outside a county courthouse acted in a constitutional manner and kept in place the statue at its longtime location in accordance with state law.

Business

Label company to close Winston-Salem plant

4:38pm March 19, 2024

by Paul Garber

Officials with Resource Label Group announced last week that it will permanently shutter its Old Lexington Road plant in June. The move will affect as many as 74 employees.

Environment

A food waste collection program in Greensboro is set to expand

4:31pm March 19, 2024

by David Ford

Greensboro's Office of Sustainability and Resiliency is adding a new drop off location for food waste collection.