15 things to do before the power goes out
Make sure you know what to do if you lose power in your home. With any storm, there’s always a possibility of losing power. Remember, it could take days before power is restored to your home. However, there are…
Greensboro residents can request tree damage clean-up assistance through the city
Greensboro’s Field Operations Department is asking residents who have extensive tree damage due to the recent ice storm and who are unable to prepare it to City yard waste standards to report it by March 5. To report your debris,…
Greensboro Bar Operates as a Fitness Facility to Stay Open
Many private bars across N.C. remain closed due to state rules and regulations, but some bars are getting creative about how they can keep the lights on. Don Liebes, owner of Gate City Billiards Club, has been shut down since…
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro celebrates its newest homeowner
On Tuesday, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro celebrated the American dream of homeownership as an enduring belated birthday present in a special dedication of a condominium. A second generation Habitat homeowner, Tarikah Etheridge, 28, is one of the youngest…
Vaccines are FREE, but they might want your insurance card anyway. Here’s why…
There is supposed to be no out-of-pocket expense for the COVID-19 vaccine. And if you’re uninsured, you can still get the vaccine for free. In order to beat coronavirus, we need as many people vaccinated as possible. That’s why the…
Thousands in Triad still waiting for power to return 2 days after winter storm
Thousands of people are still waiting for the lights to come back Monday after an ice storm hit the region Saturday. As of 7 a.m. Monday morning, the N.C. Department of Public Safety reports that power was down for more…
Group 3, you’re up! NC’s educators can get the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Feb. 24; then, other frontline essential workers in March
Frontline essential workers are next up to bat in the North Carolina COVID-19 vaccination plan. The state has been vaccinating Groups 1 and 2. On Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced that providers can begin vaccinating Group 3 on Feb. 24,…
Fresh produce giveaway scheduled for Friday afternoon in Greensboro
Fresh produce will be given away from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at 2911 E. Market St. The Zakat Foundation of America, working with Al Shurah Community Resources of Guilford County and local masjids, will give away 700 boxes of…
Guilford County Schools students’ grades are lower compared to last school year
The pandemic is taking its toll on students’ grades and it’s a big reason why the Guilford County Schools Board of Education voted to bring more students back to classrooms later this month. Leaders cited data from tests taken over…
NC A&T will provide opportunity for approved faculty, staff members to get COVID vaccine
North Carolina A&T will provide the opportunity for faculty and staff members who are 65 years or older or healthcare workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Alumni Foundation Event Center on campus, according to a statement released by…