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High Point University students in the Bonner Leader Program hosted a day of service on Veterans Day to package and deliver hygiene kits and personal items to local veterans.
High Point University senior Joe Maronski, a journalism and political science major, helped compile NBC News’ Midterm Book for the 2022 midterm election season. He interned with NBC News’ Political Unit in Washington, D.C., over the summer as a political unit intern. During his time there, he wrote for the “Meet the Press” blog and other digital programs, and researched and prepared for the 2022 midterms to help write the Election Book.
The 62-page book contains information that NBC News reporters and producers use to cover elections from demographic information about candidates, which races to watch and what barriers may be broken during this election cycle.
Maronski is from Miller Place, N.Y.
The information from the book was used Nov. 8 for Election Day coverage.
High Point University students in the Bonner Leader Program hosted a day of service on Veterans Day to package and deliver hygiene packs and personal items to local veterans.
As part of the service-learning program, students packaged 40 hygiene kits filled with lotion, toothpaste, floss, toothbrushes, shaving cream, razors and deodorant. They also packed 20 personal item kits and donated additional items for veterans experiencing homelessness to the Arthur Cassell Transitional House, which is part of Open Door Ministries in High Point. Students delivered the packages to the veterans on Nov. 14.
This is the first time the Bonner Leaders have provided hygiene packs to the Arthur Cassell Transitional House. Student Kaitlyn Cruz says they hope to make this an annual tradition.
Xavier Partee of Whitsett is one of 25 nationwide recipients of a $10,000 Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors from Sallie Mae in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Partee is a freshman at N.C. A&T studying mass communications.
Partee was selected among more than $1,000 applicants based on their academic performance and upstanding moral character, both in their academic and personal lives.
Partee | 2022-11-25T05:58:52Z | greensboro.com | Student Notebook | https://greensboro.com/business/student-notebook/article_af6b9d80-65ea-11ed-ae19-4b33b94be982.html | https://greensboro.com/business/student-notebook/article_af6b9d80-65ea-11ed-ae19-4b33b94be982.html |
Debra-Lynn B. Hook Tribune News Service
This year, though, two of the kids had moved back into the house to help with their dad and in their hurry to get settled, stuffed things on top of things in the basement, which means I will find the platter hidden in a bin on the pingpong table underneath some soccer uniforms, circa 2015.
Debra-Lynn B. Hook of Kent, Ohio, has been writing about family life since 1988. | 2022-11-25T05:58:58Z | greensboro.com | Debra-Lynn B. Hook: The salvation of Thanksgiving | https://greensboro.com/community/debra-lynn-b-hook-the-salvation-of-thanksgiving/article_3720e30c-69dd-11ed-a37a-5322495a50ed.html | https://greensboro.com/community/debra-lynn-b-hook-the-salvation-of-thanksgiving/article_3720e30c-69dd-11ed-a37a-5322495a50ed.html |
Leaksville Moravian Church Candle Tea and Bazaar: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 712 McConnell Ave., Eden. Sanctuary program, 9:30 a.m. Complimentary refreshments, homemade baked goods, Moravian chicken pies, cookies, sugar cake, lovefeast buns, trimmed beeswax candles, handcrafted items and raffles.
Country Christmas Concert: 7 p.m., Asheboro Public Library, 201 Worth St. Free. With bluegrass/gospel band True Grass. 336-318-6803.
High Point University’s 51st Annual Community Prayer Breakfast: 8 a.m., Nido and Mariana Qubein Conference Center. Complimentary food, inspiring message from featured speaker Pastor Chris Hodges and special music provided by the High Point University Chapel Choir. Free. Register. www.highpoint.edu/happy-holidays/prayer-breakfast or 336-841-4636.
Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent: 4 p.m., Rehobeth United Methodist Church, 4475 Rehobeth Church Road, Greensboro. The Rehobeth Chancel Choir will be joined by guest musicians and singers. Free. Donations will be received to support the Chancel Choir Music Ministry. 336-317-2555. | 2022-11-25T05:59:16Z | greensboro.com | Religion in our community: Upcoming events | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/religion-in-our-community-upcoming-events/article_1fe61d42-6a8c-11ed-9d1c-ebcad6a23f20.html | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/religion-in-our-community-upcoming-events/article_1fe61d42-6a8c-11ed-9d1c-ebcad6a23f20.html |
Alexander H. Jones Guest columnist
A man displays a Confederate flag during a rally Aug. 30, 2018, regarding the recently vandalized Confederate monument known as Silent Sam at the UNC-Chapel Hill.
Gerry Broome, Associated Press
The preference for privilege over prosperity is a Southern pathology of age-old vintage. Race ideology came into play early in the region’s history, when white slavers persuaded the indentured servant class to identify with masters on the basis of skin color. And this solidarity in hate has persisted into the present day as oligarchs and many whites unite together in support of the white supremacist Donald J. Trump.
Charles Barkley, a former basketball star and a thoughtful social commentator, once remarked that poor people are “like crabs in a barrel.” In his view, what white and Black poor people share in economic interest should triumph above racial differences, leading to social justice for all. This Tussling Crabs narrative is both comforting and common. Barack Obama, another incisive African American student of U.S. society, invokes this theory, and so often does President Biden.
The comfort in the Tussling Crabs narrative derives from its premise of potential racial harmony. Its purveyors assume that Blacks and whites have the same fundamental interests. A defensible standpoint, this argument does contain kernels of social truth. For example, a leading progressive think tank found that raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour would lift wages by the greatest margin in Southern states, where racial strife is most prevalent.
But what if the Tussling Crabs narrative is too pat? While humans are not perfectly self-interested, behaviors that persist for long periods of time often do reflect calculated responses to social incentives. In this instance, a society established by white elites has created a structure in which racism has sinister rewards. Consider a comparison between whites and Blacks of equally modest incomes. The white poor are more likely to reside in good neighborhoods and to receive lighter criminal sentences for committing the same offenses. The great addiction epidemic afflicting white America — the opioid crisis — is being treated as an illness. The Black drug scourge — the crack epidemic — was punished as a crime. For all its corrosive effects on the soul, racism has delivered privileges even to whites of the most modest economic circumstances.
Moreover, white people have agency. To say that racism is a cynical instrument deployed by an oligarchy to hoodwink whites into accepting their poverty is to exculpate white people from their responsibility to choose love. History brings us a striking example of a white Southerner who chose to abjure his previously racist views: James Longstreet. Once a Confederate traitor, Longstreet reformed his own morality after the war and became a vigorous supporter of Black civil rights. Both the jeering lynch mob and the penitent Longstreet represent parts of the white Southern soul. The elite did not bewitch white men into joining killer mobs; that choice was theirs alone.
To be clear, racism is not unique to any class of white people, or to any region on Earth. Chicago was segregated by law well into the early 20th century (and still is in reality). And one antebellum South Carolina slaver presumed to “own” more than 1,000 human beings. But too many whites simply refuse to acknowledge that the long arm of history still rests on our shoulders today, directing affairs we otherwise believe to be wholly our own. Our challenge today is combating that inequity, and to choose instead the cleansing light of human love.
Alexander H. Jones is a policy analyst with Carolina Forward. He lives in Chapel Hill. Reach him at alex@carolinaforward.org. | 2022-11-25T14:26:16Z | greensboro.com | Alexander H. Jones: Nobody forces white racists to be racist | https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/alexander-h-jones-nobody-forces-white-racists-to-be-racist/article_739e86b6-6a89-11ed-82be-cbdbd0a2b31a.html | https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/alexander-h-jones-nobody-forces-white-racists-to-be-racist/article_739e86b6-6a89-11ed-82be-cbdbd0a2b31a.html |
Temperatures in the 60s are expected for the Greensboro area. It should reach a pleasant 63 degrees. We'll see a low temperature of 47 degrees today. We will see a mix of sun and clouds. The Greensboro area should see a light breeze, with forecast models showing only 6 mph wind conditions coming up from the South. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. Visit greensboro.com for more weather updates. | 2022-11-26T11:39:36Z | greensboro.com | Here is today's weather outlook for Nov. 26, 2022 in Greensboro, NC | https://greensboro.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-nov-26-2022-in-greensboro-nc/article_33812e71-4d04-573e-bf80-d0460e41e028.html | https://greensboro.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-nov-26-2022-in-greensboro-nc/article_33812e71-4d04-573e-bf80-d0460e41e028.html |
Reidsville senior defensive back Jaden McCain hauls in one of the Rams' three interceptions on the night in a dominant 34-7 win over Maiden in fourth round of the NCHSAA 2-A West playoffs at Community Stadium on Friday night.
RHS junior wide receiver Que’shyne Flippen runs under, and pulls in, a perfectly timed pass from quarterback Al Lee on a back-breaking touchdown strike in the fourth round post season win over the Blue Devils Nov. 25.
Rams freshman defensive end Kendre Harrison put pressure on Blue Devils quarterback Wesley Thompson all night long which definitely was a contributing factor in Maiden’s three interceptions in the loss to Reidsville.
It was standing-room only at Community Stadium Friday night in the Rams fourth round win over Maiden.
Reidsville continued to impress fans state-wide with a dominant 34-7 victory over the Blue Devils in fourth round of the 2022 2A NCHSAA state playoffs at Community Stadium Friday night.
Maiden, branded as the toughest team in the west by many insiders heading into the game, had to cope with the Rams’ defense which made big-time hits and crucial stops to keep the Blue Devils off-kilter all night long.
Reidsville seemed to know what was coming and are playing their-collective best football of the season with an eye on the ultimate prize.
“Like I said, the front end was really struggling in the early going, but Kendre (Harrison) stepping in as a freshman has gotten a lot stronger and more confident. I know we are going to have another tough battle next Friday night, but I like how we are playing right now . . . we’ve said all along, you win state championships with strong defenses and the last two weeks, we’ve played state championship defense,” Reidsville head coach Jimmy Teague said.
It didn’t take long for RHS to draw first blood as Que’shyne Flippen ball-hawked a pass and took it 60 yards for a touchdown on the Blue Devils first drive of the game. The 2-point conversion failed, but Reidsville was up 6-0 with 10:56 to go in the opening frame.
Strong defense by both squads in the next few minutes was the story following the opening score, but the Rams put together an eight-play drive that culminated with a 4 yard run by Paul Widerman for another touchdown. Once again the 2-point conversion failed, as Reidsville increased the lead to 12-0 with 8:07 to go in the second quarter.
Moments later, the Rams defense batted down a pass on a fourth down to get the ball back, and after a big 49 yard run by Jariel Cobb, RHS advanced the ball all the way down to the Maiden 14 yard line. Four plays later, Al Lee punched the ball into the end zone from a yard out for the 19-0 advantage with 2:30 to go in the half. A scoreless third quarter ensued, but Lee kept things moving with a 43 yard touchdown pass to Flippen - capped off by a Dionte Neal run for the 2-point conversion which bumped it up to 27-0 in the opening moments of the fourth quarter.
Maiden finally broke the stalemate, on a Wesley Thompson throw to Christopher Culliver from 19 yards out for a touchdown to cut it to 27-7 with 6:55 to go. Reidsville put one more on the board as second string quarterback as Landon Denny threw a 6 yard touchdown pass to Widerman to close out the win in the final minutes to account for the final score.
Reidsville had 192 yards rushing by committee. Lee completed 10 of 13 passes for 127 yards and threw one touchdown. Flippen was the number one target as he had six catches for 99 yards and hauled in the Lee TD pass.
For the second week in a row, turnovers played a major role in the game. Flippen, Tamir Johnson and JD McCain all had interceptions on the heels of the six turnovers the Rams forced in the third round win over Providence Grove the previous week.
In addition to his two touchdowns, Widerman had a solid game at linebacker as well, as he led the team with 9 solo tackles.
Despite the loss, Maiden had another great season and head coach Will Byrne said this team has earned an important part in the legacy of the program.
“It’s always tough, but especially these seniors, we’ve got 24 of them and they’ve had three years of going undefeated in the conference. Two undefeated regular seasons - two years in a row of making it to the fourth round. I told them guys, ‘the 2A west, without having big and little, it’s a gauntlet. It’s like playing in the SEC. If you don’t come and play a perfect game – at least for us against a team like that, it makes it very difficult.’ But it doesn’t take away the accomplishments they’ve had. Five or 10 years down the road, they are still going to be remembered as one of the greatest teams that Maiden has ever had. They’ve set the record for wins in two years. I think they were 25-2 before this game and I guess that makes us 25-3 in the last 28 games. It still doesn’t take away from the accomplishments that they have. Our goal was to win a state championship when you had a really good football team like we did. That was our goal and we fell short of it, but like I said, there are so many good teams in the west and even down east, it’s just tough,” Byrne said.
The Rams are 96-4 in their last 100 games. During that span, their only loses were to Wallace-Rose Hill, East Surry, Shelby and Page. It’s noteworthy that Wallace-Rose, East Surry and Shelby all won state championships the year they faced RHS.
Teague, a certain future Hall of Famer, has an overall record of 338-57. Since coming back to Reidsville in his second coaching stint in 2012, he is 140-17. His record since that time is 140-17 and he’s 79-18 in the playoffs, 38-6 since 2012 in post season play.
The Rams have won 25-straight home playoff games. Their last home playoff loss was 36-6 affair to Lincolnton in 2015.
In the modern era, the Rams won state championships in 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and are currently seeking the programs 23rd state championship.
UP NEXT: Courtesy of the win, the No. 1 seed Rams (13-1) will host the western regional finals next week versus No. 3 Burns (13-1) Dec. 2. The Bulldogs defeated No. 7 Monroe 49-40 in their fourth round game Nov. 25.
R 6 13 0 15 34
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Rams Run
R Que’shyne Flippen returns interception 60 yards for a touchdown. 2-point conversion failed. 6-0, 1st 10:56
R Paul Widerman runs 4 yards for a touchdown. 2-point conversion failed. 12-0, 2nd 8:07
R Al Lee runs 1 yards for a touchdown, 2nd 2:30 19-0
R Al Lee throws 43 yards touchdown pass to Flippen. P.A.T. Ivar DeJong. Dionte Neal runs for 2-point conversion. 27-0, 4th 9:48
M Wesley Thompson throws to Christopher Culliver for a 19 yard touchdown. P.A.T. Davis Higgins. 27-7, 4th 6:55
R Landon Denny throws 6 yard touchdown pass to Widerman. P.A.T. Dejong. 34-7, 4th 2:17
Reidsville's Road to the Final Four
Aug. 19 at Western Alamance 44-7 W
Aug. 26 at Page 14-22 L
Sept. 1 Rockingham 50-6 W
Sept. 9 Eastern Alamance 35-28 W
Sept. 16 TW Andrews 48-0 W
Sept. 23 at North Forsyth 36-7 W
Oct. 3 Walkertown 19-6 W
Oct. 14 at West Stokes 35-8 W
Oct. 21 at McMichael 51-14 W
Oct. 28 Morehead 63-0 W
1st Round Playoffs: Nov. 4 Reidsville versus Madison 76-14 W
2nd Round Playoffs: Nov. 11 Reidsville versus Providence Grove 51-25 W
3rd Round Playoffs: Nov. 18 Reidsville versus Chase 30-0 W
4th Round Playoffs: Nov. 25 versus Reidsville 34-7 W | 2022-11-26T18:32:19Z | greensboro.com | Rams post season run rolls on with Elite 8 win over Maiden in fourth round of playoffs | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/rams-post-season-run-rolls-on-with-elite-8-win-over-maiden-in-fourth-round/article_fbd7ad80-6da1-11ed-874e-17059ef7aa0a.html | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/rams-post-season-run-rolls-on-with-elite-8-win-over-maiden-in-fourth-round/article_fbd7ad80-6da1-11ed-874e-17059ef7aa0a.html |
RCS names Bailey as Principal of the Year
Bailey was honored as RCS Principal of the Year for 2022-23 at the district’s Teacher of the Year banquet at the Wright Memorial Event Center earlier this fall, where she was recognized by Rockingham County Schools Superintendent John Stover for her dedication to students and learning.
Bailey is currently in her fourth school year as principal at Dillard Academy, and her 12th school year working with Rockingham County Schools. She came to RCS as an assistant principal in 2011 after working as a fourth-grade teacher in 2010-11 at Burlington Christian Academy in Alamance County.
In partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, adoptions at Rockingham County Animal Shelter will be free through Dec. 31—adopt any cat or dog without paying any adoption fees.
RCCF awards community grants
The Rockingham County Community Foundation has awarded $8,400 in grants to programs supporting the local community. | 2022-11-27T05:43:36Z | greensboro.com | Short news items from in and around Rockingham County | https://greensboro.com/community/short-news-items-from-in-and-around-rockingham-county/article_b755d4d8-69a6-11ed-90ba-1f9b7faa18e9.html | https://greensboro.com/community/short-news-items-from-in-and-around-rockingham-county/article_b755d4d8-69a6-11ed-90ba-1f9b7faa18e9.html |
Here's a sampling of local organizations promoting GivingTuesday:
The Barnabas Network’s 2022 holiday honor cards feature A Place to Rest, a new painting by Greensboro artist Cindy Hawkes. The cards are sold in bundles of five for $20 and will be available to buy beginning Tuesday at thebarnabasnetwork.org. The cards will also be sold at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greensboro.
To schedule a furniture donation pickup or to get involved call 336-370-4002 or visit the nonprofit's website.
Kellin Foundation in Greensboro has a GivingTuesday goal of raising $5,000 for free mental health counseling, peer support, and service navigation services "that build hope and resilience in children, families, and adults in our community," according to a news release from the foundation.
"If just 50 of our supporters create and share a campaign with a personal goal of raising $100 to benefit Kellin, our Giving Tuesday target can be reached easily!" foundation leaders said in the news release.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont said in a news release that it wants to give thanks to its community partner, PRA Group. GivingTuesday is the unofficial kickoff to many end-of-year campaigns for charities across the country. PRA Group will match dollar-for-dollar all gifts coming in for Big Brothers Big Sisters' 2022 #GivingTuesday Campaign, up to $5,000. To donate or volunteer, go to bbbscp.org.
United Way of Greater High Point has a "Santa for Seniors" program and invites residents to give the following items: bar soap, body wash, body/hand lotion, shampoo, lip balm, toothbrush kits, nail files, warm gloves, word search and puzzle books, adult coloring books, colored pencils, crayons, pens, pencils, calendars, tissue packs, weekly pill boxes, small flashlights with batteries, Christmas candies, soft breakfast bars, blankets, hats and scarves. All donations can be dropped off through Tuesday at 815 Phillips Ave. in High Point.
Guilford Green Foundation & LGBTQ Center creates unity through programming and philanthropy that advances equality and inclusion for LGBTQ communities. "By supporting GGF, you are allowing us to drastically impact those within our community," the nonprofit said.
"Friends of Guilford County Animal Shelter is able to provide this enrichment for these homeless pets because of generous, community-minded people like you," the group said.
Partnering with the animal shelter on an agility yard is one of the group's goals.
To learn more about helping and to see the group's wishlist, visit friendsofguilfordcountyanimalshelter.com.
The nonprofit organization is dedicated to the rehabilitation of adults living with mental illness. Members do not live at Sanctuary House but use it as a base of community support, according to the nonprofit's website, sanctuaryhousegso.com.
The Women's Resource Center of Greensboro encourages giving to their organization through a poem. "And what happens when moms begin to succeed? Gratefully, it’s her children she can clothe and now feed!" an excerpt of the poem read. "Please, remember our work as we enter the season. Your support makes a difference, YOU are the reason!" To read more about the services they provide and to donate, visit womenscentergso.org.
Volunteering is also an invaluable way to give. For those looking for opportunities, consider checking with the Volunteer Center of the Triad. The center's website, volunteercentertriad.org, has a section labeled "Volunteer Match" to help match a volunteer's interests with local needs.
— Compiled by Staff Writer Annette Ayres | 2022-11-27T13:45:02Z | greensboro.com | Local nonprofits ask residents for support on GivingTuesday | https://greensboro.com/news/local/local-nonprofits-ask-residents-for-support-on-givingtuesday/article_7deebab8-65cb-11ed-9745-8f8f827d9c45.html | https://greensboro.com/news/local/local-nonprofits-ask-residents-for-support-on-givingtuesday/article_7deebab8-65cb-11ed-9745-8f8f827d9c45.html |
Greensboro's evening forecast: Mostly clear. Low 46F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Highs in the 50's are expected tomorrow in the Greensboro area. It looks to reach a brisk 58 degrees. A 37-degree low is forecasted. We'll see sunshine tomorrow, but also cloud cover at times. The Greensboro area should see a light breeze, with winds only reaching 11 miles per hour, coming from northwest. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. Visit greensboro.com for more weather updates. | 2022-11-27T23:03:47Z | greensboro.com | Nov. 27, 2022 evening weather update for Greensboro | https://greensboro.com/weather/nov-27-2022-evening-weather-update-for-greensboro/article_c1845f95-463c-53ab-ad8b-6c9d140ab188.html | https://greensboro.com/weather/nov-27-2022-evening-weather-update-for-greensboro/article_c1845f95-463c-53ab-ad8b-6c9d140ab188.html |
AuthoraCare Collective will present the free virtual Power of Knowing webinar “Healing at the Holidays: Practical Guidance for Grieving Adults & Families During the Holiday Season” from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 1 on Zoom.
Participants will learn how grief can affect families during the holiday season and how children and teens across all developmental stages may experience grief this time of year. Participants will also learn about support for adults, teens and children and about opportunities to honor loved ones who have died or have serious illnesses.
To register for the webinar, visit tinyurl.com/5bm92jp8. The webinar ID is 859 9709 2247. Or join via phone, by calling 312-626-6799.
The webinar will stream on demand at www.authoracare.org/knowing.
Sara Cogswell of Gallery West has curated a selection of contemporary art jewelry made by 16 craft jewelers from Guilford County.
An art jewelry holiday sale and fundraiser composed of her selections will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Dec. 1, noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at Hirsch Wellness Network, 1250 Revolution Mill Drive, Suite 130 in Greensboro.
A portion of the proceeds will go to the network which offers monthly classes at no charge to cancer survivors and caregivers.
For information, call 336-209-0259. Also, visit www.hirschwellnessnetwork.org/classes to see the class offerings for December.
Alternative Resources of the Triad is holding a Cans for a Claus fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Biltmore Greensboro Hotel, 111 W. Washington St.
The fundraiser benefits Triad Health Project’s food pantry. Those who bring five nonperishable food items or $5 per person may have their picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Donors must bring their own camera or phone to take pictures.
THP offers case management, Higher Ground Day Center, food pantry, education and prevention outreach, and HIV testing.
The African American Initiative of United Way of Greater High Point will host a Critical Conversation Virtual Forum at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 via Zoom.
The focus will be on the state of infant mortality in Guilford County. Jean Workman from Every Baby Guilford will be the speaker for the event. Natalie Wilson from Fox 8 will host.
To attend, contact Latoya Bullock, vice president of Community Impact at United Way of Greater High Point, at latoya.bullock@unitedwayhp.org.
JDRF, a global Type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization, praises the decision from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve Provention Bio’s Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv).
Tzield is the first disease-modifying therapy available to delay clinical Type 1 diabetes in people at risk of developing the disease. Studies have shown Tzield can delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes for about two years.
By delaying the onset of Type 1 diabetes, Tzield will allow those with biomarkers to postpone the disease burden and reduce the risks of eye, kidney, nerve and heart disease — complications frequently associated with Type 1 diabetes. Tzield’s approval can mean additional years without the emotional weight of blood-sugar monitoring and insulin administration. It also gives families time to prepare for a future diagnosis.
Dr. Kevan Herold from Yale School of Medicine is one of the clinical investigators who began this research. “The story with the clinical use of teplizumab began with a JDRF grant to support a trial in patients with new onset Type 1 diabetes more than two decades ago,” said Dr. Herold. “The success of this initial study planted a seed that led to further studies and support from the National Institutes of Health.”
This decision also highlights the importance of screening. Those who get screened for Type 1 diabetes can learn about the risk for developing Type 1 diabetes and see what their therapeutic options are.
Learn more at tinyurl.com/2jmssa9m. | 2022-11-28T05:13:32Z | greensboro.com | Health Happenings | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/health-happenings/article_3f73b0d8-69ac-11ed-8ac3-0bcce92aaaa8.html | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/health-happenings/article_3f73b0d8-69ac-11ed-8ac3-0bcce92aaaa8.html |
Third graders at Fairview Elementary are rewarded for their "Kindness essays."
They were trying to wheedle a final giveaway from the staff at the Bikes for Kids Foundation. The staff members had earlier teased the possibility that they could award one more bicycle, beyond the three bikes promised for three winners of a "Kindness Matters" essay contest. But what the children in the assembly on Monday didn't know, and were just about to learn, was that every single third grader at Fairview Elementary was about to receive a bike of their own, just as the third graders at Union Hill Elementary School had hours earlier.
The cycles, blue and shiny, sat just behind the curtain on the school stage.
Bicycle surprises are also expected at some other schools in Guilford County on Tuesday and later this week. The giveaways are the result of a partnership between Guilford County Schools and the Bikes for Kids Foundation.
The California-based foundation uses bike giveaways as part of a character-building program targeting schools with many students from low-income families. Representatives from sponsor Towne Bank also took part in the assembly.
Some students at Fairview already had bikes and others did not.
For Sarai Flores, winning a second bicycle posed a dilemma: Should she give the old bike to a sibling or her cousin? Or should she just keep both.
Dmir Warren did not have a bike previously. He danced when he heard the news that they would all get one, bobbing up and down and kicking his feet out. Dmir later got up on stage and planted himself on one of the bikes.
"I'm going to be riding this all day," he said. "So fun."
PHOTOS: Bike giveaway
Hope Scott rides her new bicycle in the parking lot at Fairview Elementary in High Point on Monday.
Azariyiah Cambric celebrates receiving a new bicycle at Fairview Elementary in High Point on Monday. All the third graders received a bicycle from the Bikes for Kids Foundation.
Students listen at an assembly where all the third graders received a new bicycle from the Bikes for Kids Foundation at Fairview Elementary in High Point on Monday.
Gabrielle Hayes reacts to the news that all third graders will receive a bicycle the Bikes for Kids Foundation assembly at Fairview Elementary in High Point on Monday.
Third graders walk through a drum line and cheerleaders on their way to the Bikes for Kids Foundation assembly.
Third graders receive new bicycles | 2022-11-29T01:11:41Z | greensboro.com | "I'm going to be riding this all day!" Hundreds of Guilford County children surprised with free bikes | https://greensboro.com/news/local/education/im-going-to-be-riding-this-all-day-hundreds-of-guilford-county-children-surprised-with/article_31cf9a6c-6f6c-11ed-8df0-fba9ddfcf7fa.html | https://greensboro.com/news/local/education/im-going-to-be-riding-this-all-day-hundreds-of-guilford-county-children-surprised-with/article_31cf9a6c-6f6c-11ed-8df0-fba9ddfcf7fa.html |
Temperatures in the 60s are expected for the Greensboro area. It should reach a moderate 61 degrees. 48 degrees is today's low. Expect periods of sun and clouds. The area will see gentle winds today, with forecast showing winds from Southeast, clocking in at 7 mph. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. Visit greensboro.com for more weather updates. | 2022-11-29T12:07:16Z | greensboro.com | Here is today's weather outlook for Nov. 29, 2022 in Greensboro, NC | https://greensboro.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-nov-29-2022-in-greensboro-nc/article_5d8287a7-f8ec-542f-99b9-5641e482f604.html | https://greensboro.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-nov-29-2022-in-greensboro-nc/article_5d8287a7-f8ec-542f-99b9-5641e482f604.html |
Tyler Lewis Hoopfest returns to Forsyth Country Day
LEWISVILLE — Phenom Hoops will bring another strong field of boys basketball teams to Forsyth Country Day on Friday and Saturday for the second Tyler Lewis Hoopfest.
This year’s event features four games Friday and seven games Saturday at Forsyth Country Day, which former N.C. State and Butler guard Tyler Lewis attended. Admission is $15 for an all-day pass (fans can leave and return) and $10 for students. Each game will be streamed live on the Hoop State Network. Here’s the schedule:
Quality Education Academy vs. Durham Good Better Best Academy National, 4:30 p.m.
Mount Tabor vs. Lake Norman, 6 p.m.
Dudley vs. Matthews Carmel Christian, 7:30 p.m..
Cummings at Forsyth Country Day, 9 p.m.
Walkertown vs. Mount Tabor, noon
Northwest Guilford vs. Siler City Chatham Charter, 1:30 p.m.
Winston-Salem Christian vs. Rock Hill (S.C.) Westminster Catawba Christian, 3 p.m.
Salisbury vs. Calvary Day, 4:30 p.m.
Raleigh Christian vs. Quality Education Academy, 6 p.m.
Holly Springs vs. Richmond (Va.) John Marshall, 7:30 p.m.
East Forsyth at Forsyth Country Day, 9 p.m. | 2022-11-29T15:11:15Z | greensboro.com | Tyler Lewis Hoopfest returns to Forsyth Country Day | https://greensboro.com/sports/tyler-lewis-hoopfest-returns-to-forsyth-country-day/article_5b03e400-4a42-11ed-b553-7762d04240d7.html | https://greensboro.com/sports/tyler-lewis-hoopfest-returns-to-forsyth-country-day/article_5b03e400-4a42-11ed-b553-7762d04240d7.html |
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Here’s a sampling of local organizations promoting GivingTuesday:
The Barnabas Network‘s 2022 holiday honor cards feature A Place to Rest, a new painting by Greensboro artist Cindy Hawkes. The cards are sold in bundles of five for $20 and will be available to buy beginning Tuesday at thebarnabasnetwork.org. The cards will also be sold at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greensboro.
To schedule a furniture donation pickup or to get involved call 336-370-4002 or visit the nonprofit’s website.
Kellin Foundation in Greensboro has a GivingTuesday goal of raising $5,000 for free mental health counseling, peer support, and service navigation services “that build hope and resilience in children, families, and adults in our community,” according to a news release from the foundation.
“If just 50 of our supporters create and share a campaign with a personal goal of raising $100 to benefit Kellin, our Giving Tuesday target can be reached easily!” foundation leaders said in the news release.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont said in a news release that it wants to give thanks to its community partner, PRA Group. GivingTuesday is the unofficial kickoff to many end-of-year campaigns for charities across the country. PRA Group will match dollar-for-dollar all gifts coming in for Big Brothers Big Sisters’ 2022 #GivingTuesday Campaign, up to $5,000. To donate or volunteer, go to bbbscp.org.
United Way of Greater High Point has a “Santa for Seniors” program and invites residents to give the following items: bar soap, body wash, body/hand lotion, shampoo, lip balm, toothbrush kits, nail files, warm gloves, word search and puzzle books, adult coloring books, colored pencils, crayons, pens, pencils, calendars, tissue packs, weekly pill boxes, small flashlights with batteries, Christmas candies, soft breakfast bars, blankets, hats and scarves. All donations can be dropped off through Tuesday at 815 Phillips Ave. in High Point.
Guilford Green Foundation & LGBTQ Center creates unity through programming and philanthropy that advances equality and inclusion for LGBTQ communities. “By supporting GGF, you are allowing us to drastically impact those within our community,” the nonprofit said.
“Friends of Guilford County Animal Shelter is able to provide this enrichment for these homeless pets because of generous, community-minded people like you,” the group said.
Partnering with the animal shelter on an agility yard is one of the group’s goals.
To learn more about helping and to see the group’s wishlist, visit friendsofguilfordcountyanimalshelter.com.
The nonprofit organization is dedicated to the rehabilitation of adults living with mental illness. Members do not live at Sanctuary House but use it as a base of community support, according to the nonprofit’s website, sanctuaryhousegso.com.
The Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro encourages giving to their organization through a poem. “And what happens when moms begin to succeed? Gratefully, it’s her children she can clothe and now feed!” an excerpt of the poem read. “Please, remember our work as we enter the season. Your support makes a difference, YOU are the reason!” To read more about the services they provide and to donate, visit womenscentergso.org.
Volunteering is also an invaluable way to give. For those looking for opportunities, consider checking with the Volunteer Center of the Triad. The center’s website, volunteercentertriad.org, has a section labeled “Volunteer Match” to help match a volunteer’s interests with local needs. | 2022-11-29T16:44:57Z | greensboro.com | Local nonprofits ask residents for support on GivingTuesday | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/local-nonprofits-ask-residents-for-support-on-givingtuesday/article_3e36a154-6f46-11ed-8d82-af293250b0cd.html | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/local-nonprofits-ask-residents-for-support-on-givingtuesday/article_3e36a154-6f46-11ed-8d82-af293250b0cd.html |
Nikki Glaser attends the 15th annual Stand Up for Heroes benefit at Alice Tully Hall in 2021 in New York. Glaser will bring her comedy tour to Greensboro in 2023.
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GREENSBORO — Comedian Nikki Glaser will bring her new "The Good Girl Tour" here next year.
Last year, Glaser launched "The Nikki Glaser Podcast" through iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network, according to a news release announcing Glaser's 2023 tour. Among Glaser's many projects, this year she appeared in the E! reality show "Stuck in St. Louis," comedy special "Good Clean Filth" on HBO, and returned to host the HBO Max series "Fboy Island."
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at TangerCenter.com. | 2022-11-29T18:16:29Z | greensboro.com | Comedian Nikki Glaser brings her new tour to Tanger in March. Tickets go on sale Friday. | https://greensboro.com/entertainment/comedian-nikki-glaser-brings-her-new-tour-to-tanger-in-march-tickets-go-on-sale/article_38343280-7004-11ed-ac24-43775da1298a.html | https://greensboro.com/entertainment/comedian-nikki-glaser-brings-her-new-tour-to-tanger-in-march-tickets-go-on-sale/article_38343280-7004-11ed-ac24-43775da1298a.html |
Overheated laundry cause of bedroom blaze in Burlington, fire officials say
Kim Smith, Burlington Fire Department, provided
BURLINGTON — Pay attention to those care labels on clothing, especially before tossing items into the dryer.
It's a lesson that a Burlington homeowner unexpectedly learned overnight when firefighters responded to an alarm at his home.
A jacket that was hot out of a dryer and taken to a bedroom soon smoldered, "subsequently catching other clothing articles and furniture on fire" after the homeowner had left for work, Burlington Fire Department officials said in a news release.
"We've seen dryer fires before, but this was so unusual," department spokesman Daniel Shoffner said by telephone.
The item that overheated was a jacket that had a care tag saying the item should air dry or tumble dry on a low setting.
Firefighters responded at approximately 12:20 a.m. to the home in the 900 block of Herman Blue Court. They arrived on scene in just over 4 minutes to find light smoke coming from the residence, according to the news release.
Firefighters forced entry into the home due to the homeowner being at work, located the fire in a bedroom and extinguished it. Searches were also conducted to confirm there were no occupants. It took firefighters approximately 15 minutes to ensure the fire was completely extinguished, officials said in the news release.
The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental. Damage estimates are $20,000 to the structure and $10,000 to the contents.
Fire officials said the home's monitored fire alarm system resulted in a quick dispatch of the fire department and minimized damage to the house. The American Red Cross also provided assistance.
"Pay attention to care instructions," Shoffner said about dryer safety. "Clean out dryer vents and lint filters."
Another tip: Don't leave a dryer running when no one is home.
"Thankfully the fire was pretty much contained to the bedroom," Shoffner said. "The damage was minimal." | 2022-11-29T19:47:57Z | greensboro.com | Overheated laundry cause of bedroom blaze in Burlington, fire officials say | https://greensboro.com/news/local/overheated-laundry-cause-of-bedroom-blaze-in-burlington-fire-officials-say/article_4de10182-6ff3-11ed-b82d-1366b029f78f.html | https://greensboro.com/news/local/overheated-laundry-cause-of-bedroom-blaze-in-burlington-fire-officials-say/article_4de10182-6ff3-11ed-b82d-1366b029f78f.html |
Environmental Nutrition: Go plant-forward for the holidays
HEIDI MCINDOO Environmental Nutrition
Bring more nutrient-rich, colorful and delicious plant foods to this year’s holiday table.
There’s nothing like the festive spread of beloved holiday meals to heighten the season’s celebratory gatherings. If you’re looking to enhance this year’s menu, try increasing the amount of plant-based foods. Adding plant foods, like vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils and whole grains, is a great way to make a meal healthier.
And don’t worry, there’s no need to replace or upstage the turkey, ham or roast. You can still delight your guests with complementary plant-forward dishes that are just as satisfying and pack a flavorful and nutritional punch. EN offers a few ways to add more plant-foods to this year’s holiday meals.
Start and finish with plants
Holiday meals can be rich and decadent, so do your guests a favor and skip the heavy charcuterie tray heaped with meats and cheeses and serve appetizers plant style instead. Veggie chips, whole grain crackers, and fresh vegetable slices are great dipped in nutrient-rich hummus, salsa, olive tapenade, or ranch or onion dip made with nonfat sour cream or yogurt. Nuts are always a treat, whether plain, spiced, or sweet.
Dessert is a must in most holiday traditions. Keep with traditional favorites, but add a bowl of fruit, fruit salad, or fruit tart. They’re as naturally delicious as they are beautiful.
Celebrate with seasonal foods
Set your table with the season’s best offerings. Fall and winter produce is packed with nutrients, health-promoting phytochemicals, fiber, and low in calories and they are festively dressed in the colors of the season. Decorate your table with gorgeous cranberry, beet, and pomegranate reds, greens of Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, and spinach, winter white cauliflower, turnips, and parsnips, and the bright yellows and oranges of winter squash, carrots, and oranges.
Enhance every dish
Animal-based dishes are even better when paired with plant foods. Root vegetables, onions, winter squashes, and potatoes roast beautifully alongside any cut of meat or poultry. Top any dish — meat- and veggie-based — with sauces and dressings made from plants, such as tomato sauce or pesto. Chopped herbs, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit make excellent garnishes that kick up flavor and texture.
You can embellish and fill out any dish with plant foods, or you can even swap out some or all of the animal-based ingredients. Doing so boosts the nutritional quality of your favorite dishes in ways that can be so subtle nobody will taste the difference. In fact, the plant-forward version may even be better than the original. Using a heart-healthy poly- or monounsaturated fat like olive oil in place of some or all of the butter, which is high in saturated fat, can really kick up the flavor in a dish like mashed potatoes. Add chives or other herbs and spices to those potatoes and other dishes and you won’t need as much salt, or you may skip it altogether.
Holiday food traditions nourish our traditions and connections with loved ones. Why not nourish our bodies too with more plant-based foods at this year’s holiday table?
Feds wanted Reidsville man jailed for 5 years for Jan. 6 crimes. The judge had a different idea.
On Monday, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta sentenced Matthew Wood, 25, to one year of home confinement and three years of probation — a clear rejection of the government’s recommended 57 months. Wood also must perform 100 hours of community service and pay $2,000 in restitution. | 2022-11-30T13:21:02Z | greensboro.com | Environmental Nutrition: Go plant-forward for the holidays | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/environmental-nutrition-go-plant-forward-for-the-holidays/article_f716cecc-6f39-11ed-93fa-db2a961e18a9.html | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/environmental-nutrition-go-plant-forward-for-the-holidays/article_f716cecc-6f39-11ed-93fa-db2a961e18a9.html |
People walk through Tinsel Town in LeBauer Park during the Festival of Lights in 2021.
N.C. A&T Theatre Program will present “The Soul of Christmas.”
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Jessica Staehly and Brooks Albright look at the Christmas tree in Center City Park during the Festival of Lights in 2021.
Musical acts perform on Elm Street during the Festival of Lights in 2021.
The Festival of Lights, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 35 years, will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 in downtown Greensboro.
The festival includes a community sing-along, lighting of the community tree in Center City Park, and carolers and acoustic performances along Elm Street. A laser show will be at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and South Elm Street. Santa will be in Hamburger Square (at the intersection of Davie, Elm and McGee streets), and guests can roast marshmallows along the way.
Many downtown merchants will stay open late. Food trucks and vendors will also be on-site.
The festival will begin with live entertainment at Center City Park, 200 N. Elm St., followed by the community tree lighting at 6:56 p.m.
Entertainment at the park will include:
5:30-6:15 p.m.: N.C. A&T Fellowship Gospel Choir
6:30-9 p.m.: The Drew Hays Five featuring Diana Tuffin
Live music staggered down Elm Street will include: Benjy Johnson and the Tinsel Too, Finn Phoenix, Greensboro Performing Arts, Gregory Amo, Grimsley High Madrigal Singers, High Lonesome Strings, Laura Jane Vincent, Seasons Best Carolers, Sinai Mountain Ramblers, The Silver Drummer Girl, UNCG Horn Choir, Triad Trombone Ensemble, Triad A Cappella Connection, Unwind Productions, Sharpe Pursuits/DJ Karaoke, Greensboro Tarheel Chorus and UNCG Chariots.
Entertainers on Elm Street will include:
Stilt walkers and roaming Snow King and Queen, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Disney princesses, superheroes, children’s storytime at Scuppernong Books, UNCG Student Art Market, LED Robot and Mirror Man, Oscar Meyer Weinermobile, marshmallow roasting, Reconsidered Goods Kids Krafts, Sumo Santas, live ice sculpture carving and live performances at The International Civil Rights Center & Museum.
Visit downtowngreensboro.org.
Area holiday parades include:
7 p.m. Dec. 2: Asheboro Christmas Parade. Route will begin at Church Street and Sunset Avenue and travel east to Fayetteville Street, then south, ending at Kivett Street. tinyurl.com/2p9x9z88.
Noon Dec. 3: Greensboro Holiday Parade. Starts at North Greene Street and East Lindsay Street. South to East Market Street. Left on Church Street, ending at East Lindsay Street. tinyurl.com/36s566z7.
5 p.m. Dec. 3: Winston-Salem Jaycees Downtown Holiday Parade. Starts at Fourth and Poplar streets, down Fourth Street, right on Liberty Street, ending at Corpening Plaza for the tree lighting. For information, visit wsparade.org
7:30-11 p.m. Dec. 3: Liberty Chamber Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Festival at 104 N. Greensboro St., Liberty.
2:30 p.m. Dec. 4: Kernersville Christmas Parade. Starts at Pineview Drive and Highway 66, goes to East Mountain Street then to Kernersville Elementary School on West Mountain Street. For information, visit tinyurl.com/23h7jpc7.
3 p.m. Dec. 4: Christmas Parade — Pleasant Garden. For information, visit tinyurl.com/yavjc4y7.
3 p.m. Dec. 4: Archdale Christmas Parade. For information, call 336-340-5541.
6-8 p.m. Dec. 5: Lexington Christmas Parade 2022 in Uptown Lexington. For information, visit tinyurl.com/23mkr8bf.
10 a.m. Dec. 10: Snow Camp Christmas Parade. Starts at Sylvan Elementary School. For information, visit tinyurl.com/3v2pa4b5.
11 a.m. Dec. 10: Downtown Thomasville Christmas Parade. For information, visit tinyurl.com/4zre9pw7.
2 p.m. Dec. 10: Gibsonville Christmas Parade. For information, visit tinyurl.com/4kwjmdx9.
Holiday musical
N.C. A&T’s Theatre Program will present the holiday musical “The Soul of Christmas” at Paul Robeson Theatre on A&T State University’s campus.
The program will feature songs, including Handel’s “Messiah,” “O Holy Night,” “This Christmas,” “Go Tell It on the Mountain” and more.
Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-4 and 3 p.m. Dec. 3-4.
Tickets are $17 for adults, $11 for seniors and students, $6 for children 12 and younger and free for A&T students.
Tickets are available at 336-334-7749 or ncataggies.com. | 2022-11-30T16:54:59Z | greensboro.com | Upcoming events: Music, theater, art, events, festivals and more | https://greensboro.com/entertainment/upcoming-events-music-theater-art-events-festivals-and-more/article_bab855d2-6ba5-11ed-8d95-8bc295220a2a.html | https://greensboro.com/entertainment/upcoming-events-music-theater-art-events-festivals-and-more/article_bab855d2-6ba5-11ed-8d95-8bc295220a2a.html |
Leonard Pitts Jr., Tribune Content Agency
It’s unlikely you will know the name, especially if you don’t live in Charleston, S.C., his hometown since 1949. Joe never wrote a great novel or made a scientific breakthrough. His accomplishment was less gaudy, yet no less significant.
And it fuels frustration with an era when so many seem hellbent on forgetting, on spurning the lessons for which Joe and so many more paid so dearly. The Nazis systematically murdered 11 million people — 6 million of them Jews, the rest homosexuals, communists, labor unionists, Jehovah’s Witnesses, the disabled — for the “crime” of worshiping, thinking or being different. That’s a Sept. 11 attack every day for 10 years.
Leonard Pitts Jr. is a columnist for the Miami Herald, 3511 NW 91st Ave., Miami FL 33172. Readers may contact him at lpitts@miamiherald.com. | 2022-12-01T11:53:26Z | greensboro.com | Leonard Pitts Jr.: We owe them much better than this | https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/leonard-pitts-jr-we-owe-them-much-better-than-this/article_9dabf44e-70c3-11ed-9c6b-3f6fcaeb391e.html | https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/leonard-pitts-jr-we-owe-them-much-better-than-this/article_9dabf44e-70c3-11ed-9c6b-3f6fcaeb391e.html |
McMichael guard Jayden Moore attacks the rim on a fast break in the Phoenix’ 66-53 win over cross-county rival Rockingham Wednesday night.
Cougars guard Evan Shotwell turns the corner and drives down the baseline in action versus McMichael Nov. 30.JIM SANDS, ROCKINGHAMNOW.COM
MAYODAN - McMichael jumped all over the Cougars coming out of the gate as they closed out a 66-53 win over cross-county rival Rockingham Wednesday night.
Back-to-back 3-point buckets by Jace Dunn helped the Phoenix jump out to the early lead at the closed out the first quarter with a 11-4 lead.
In the opening minutes of the second period, Rockingham started to chip away at the lead, and a 3-pointer by Dynamite Johnson cut it to two-possessions at 15-10 with under six minutes to play in the half. The Cougars made things interesting when Evan Shotwell scored on a fast break to trim the lead to 19-16 near the four minute mark.
But scores by Cooper Kirkpatrick, Jayden Moore, Brayden Dalton and Dunn helped build a commanding 33-17 lead by halftime.
That positive momentum carried over to the third period as Rockingham went cold. Credit solid defensive play by McMichael that forced turnovers which led to points for the Phoenix as the lead grew to 49-29 at the end of the third quarter.
By the beginning of the fourth period, the writing was basically on the wall as the lead grew to 26 points in the final minutes of the game.
The Cougars made a late push to cut it to 13 points, but time was not on their side as McMichael locked up the win.
Kirkpatrick led the Phoenix with a game-high 21 points and knocked down a pair of 3-pointers. Dunn had a big night from the perimeter as well knocking down four 3’s and Moore added 12 points and was four of five from the free throw line.
Lane Powell paced the Cougars with 15 points. Johnson had 8 and Luke Strittmatter added 7 more.
UP NEXT: McMichael (2-1) will travel to take on Rockingham (0-2) Friday in the second half of the round-robin rivalry Friday night. The Phoenix then has a home game versus Magna Vista (0-0) Saturday, then another road trip to North Stokes (1-1) Dec. 6. Rockingham hosts Morehead (1-0) next Tuesday.
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R 4 13 14 22 53 | 2022-12-01T14:46:29Z | greensboro.com | McMichael proves too tough for Cougar boys to close out November on a high note | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/mcmichael-proves-too-tough-for-cougar-boys-to-close-out-november-on-a-high-note/article_ea556600-7158-11ed-879c-bbb6732e5028.html | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/mcmichael-proves-too-tough-for-cougar-boys-to-close-out-november-on-a-high-note/article_ea556600-7158-11ed-879c-bbb6732e5028.html |
Rockingham’s Lily Strittmatter spots up for a 3-pointer in the Cougars 50-37 win over cross-county rival McMichael Wednesday night.
Phoenix guard Faith Robertson pulls up for a jumper on the wing in action versus Rockingham Nov. 30.
MAYODAN – The Rockingham girls basketball team improved to 2-0 on the season courtesy of a 50-37 win over cross-county rival McMichael Wednesday night.
Good perimeter shooting, strong transition play, and solid defense laid the foundation for the Cougars victory.
It was basically a one-possession game for the majority of the opening frame, but back-to-back scores in the post by Hadlee Russell and a 3-point basket by Lily Strittmatter put the Cougars in control with an 18-9 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Things continued to go in Rockingham’s favor as the defense didn’t give the Phoenix many good looks and that pressure also created turnovers that led to points in transition as the lead ballooned to 20 points by the 34-14 point to end the half.
Scores by McMichael’s Faith Robertson and Anna Casto kept the game from getting out of hand, but the Cougars continued to score to maintain a 46-29 at the end of the third period.
The Phoenix were able to get it down to 13 points thanks to a series of buckets by Gracie Lovelace, but that was as close as DMHS would get as Rockingham put the game on ice.
Rockingham’s Ava Grace Pruitt had a game-high 18 points and knocked down a trio of 3-point baskets. Lily Strittmatter added 12 and had a pair of triples while Macey Hardy had 8 points.
McMichael’s Gracie Lovelace led the Phoenix with 15 points. Robertson added 11 and Anna Casto scored 9 more including a pair of 3-pointers.
UP NEXT: McMichael (1-2) will travel to take on Rockingham (2-0) Friday in the second half of the round-robin rivalry Friday night. The Phoenix has another road trip to North Stokes (2-0) Dec. 6. Rockingham hosts Morehead (0-1) next Tuesday.
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M 9 5 14 8 37 | 2022-12-01T14:46:35Z | greensboro.com | Rockingham girl's continue to shine with victory over Phoenix | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/rockingham-girls-continue-to-shine-with-victory-over-phoenix/article_3f1739f4-7157-11ed-92f0-23865517b5c5.html | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/rockingham-girls-continue-to-shine-with-victory-over-phoenix/article_3f1739f4-7157-11ed-92f0-23865517b5c5.html |
GREENSBORO — A 12-inch water main break has forced the closure of the southbound lanes of Yanceyville Street between 11th and 12th streets.
The break left about 20 water customers without water service, according to a news release from the city of Greensboro. Motorists are urged to use alternate routes to avoid the area.
Crews working to repair the break and the city expects water service to be restored and the street to reopen by 5 p.m., the release said.
When service has been restored, residents should run their cold water in a bathtub or outdoor faucet to remove any air or discoloration from the service line, the city said.
Greensboro woman, 55, dies from injuries after being ejected from SUV, police say
Investigators said speed and impairment were not contributing factors to the crash.
Traffic advisory: Section of North Church Street closed this morning in Greensboro
UPDATE: All lanes of North Church Street are now open with the exception of Golden Gate Drive from North Church Street to Alma Pinnix Drive.
19-year-old woman missing from Guilford County
Keirstin Shiann Williams was last seen at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday, the Guilford County Sheriff's Office said. | 2022-12-01T17:15:27Z | greensboro.com | Southbound lanes of Yanceyville Street closed after water main break in Greensboro | https://greensboro.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/southbound-lanes-of-yanceyville-street-closed-after-water-main-break-in-greensboro/article_6821d5a6-718a-11ed-a645-7b49a2193506.html | https://greensboro.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/southbound-lanes-of-yanceyville-street-closed-after-water-main-break-in-greensboro/article_6821d5a6-718a-11ed-a645-7b49a2193506.html |
In command at 58-51, Woods hit a pait of 3-point shots, and missed on a third from the left wing that would have reduced Corbett Sports Center to rubble had he made it. He then hit five of six free throws in successive trips to the line, and added two more with 42.9 seconds to play.
The Aggies have had to adjust their offensive strategy for the season 6 foot, 11-inch center Harry Morrice is out with a leg injury and 6-9 transfer Will Felton is out for the season with a torn ACL.
"So we had to play fast because we're not that big," A&T interim coach Phillip Shumpert said. But I really commend those guys for playing with a lot of toughness tonight." | 2022-12-01T21:52:26Z | greensboro.com | Woods puts A&T on his back for 73-56 victory over UNCG | https://greensboro.com/woods-puts-a-t-on-his-back-for-73-56-victory-over-uncg/article_d08864fa-71af-11ed-ba71-d3e148e48e28.html | https://greensboro.com/woods-puts-a-t-on-his-back-for-73-56-victory-over-uncg/article_d08864fa-71af-11ed-ba71-d3e148e48e28.html |
In command at 58-51, Woods hit a pair of 3-point shots, and missed on a third from the left wing that would have reduced Corbett Sports Center to rubble had he made it. He then hit five of six free throws in successive trips to the line, and added two more with 42.9 seconds to play.
The Aggies have had to adjust their offensive strategy, with 6 foot, 11-inch center Harry Morrice out with a leg injury and 6-9 transfer Will Felton out for the season with a torn ACL.
"So we had to play fast because we're not that big," A&T interim coach Phillip Shumpert said. "But I really commend those guys for playing with a lot of toughness tonight." | 2022-12-01T23:58:56Z | greensboro.com | Woods puts A&T on his back for 73-56 victory over UNCG | https://greensboro.com/sports/woods-puts-a-t-on-his-back-for-73-56-victory-over-uncg/article_d08864fa-71af-11ed-ba71-d3e148e48e28.html | https://greensboro.com/sports/woods-puts-a-t-on-his-back-for-73-56-victory-over-uncg/article_d08864fa-71af-11ed-ba71-d3e148e48e28.html |
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If you were looking for drama in the certification of the Nov. 8 general election in North Carolina, well, maybe you should have looked somewhere else.
According to the now-official results, more than 3.79 million, or 51%, of the state’s 7.4 million registered voters cast ballots.
And on the whole, the process went smoothly despite the vast scope of the task and the baseless background noise that could have derailed it.
Just so you know, after weeks of checks and double-checks …
There were no traces of interference from vote-switching Italian satellites.
No suitcases stuffed with pilfered ballots were uncovered in smoky back rooms.
And, as far as anyone can tell, no legions of the walking dead shuffled into polling places on Nov. 8 to cast zombie ballots and tip the scales.
That said, election denialism still refuses to die.
Most recently state election officials were showered with emails from individuals complaining that their voter histories on the state election website did not include any record of their vote on Nov. 8.
There is a logical reason for that.
The updating of voter history is handled separately from the tabulation of each vote.
Each vote is tabulated instantly when you cast a ballot, a spokesman for the State Board of Elections told WUNC. But voter history updates involve a separate process.
“It’s an administrative process and has nothing to do with whether your vote counted or not,” Pat Gannon told WUNC.
A voter history sometimes can take weeks to update, Gannon told WUNC, because of recounts or the counting of provisional ballots, among other factors.
But in 2022, malicious rumors and misinformation were not uncommon.
In some instances, zealous poll observers with agendas overstepped their bounds.
There were reports of threats and intimidation as well.
No matter. Thanks to the efforts of local election boards and poll workers, the voting went on with few complications.
As the voter history episode attests, conspiracy theories die hard.
Then again, we could be Arizona, where one Republican-led county has refused to certify its election, prompting a lawsuit from Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, who won the state’s governor’s race.
The standoff, involving 47,000 votes cast in rural Cochise County, could delay the deadline for statewide canvassing deadline, originally set for Dec. 5, and thus statewide certification of the election.
Also, if statewide certification proceeded without Cochise County, Republicans would hurt their own cause. A close race for an Arizona congressional seat would flip from the GOP candidate to the Democrat.
Then there’s the danger of a precedent.
“I think what’s worrisome probably going forward is this all seems a little bit like a dress rehearsal, where there are election denial people on the right who, even in the — as far as I can tell — total absence of any evidence of voter fraud or systematic voter fraud at least, they’re trying to figure out ways to stall or thwart what are otherwise perfectly legitimate elections,” Michael Kang, a professor at Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law, told The Hill.
It’s all the more reason to appreciate the meticulous tedium in North Carolina that took on added significance this year.
In the weeks-long process leading up to certification, each of the state’s 100 county election boards canvassed their results to confirm all ballots were counted, including provisional and absentee ballots.
Equipment was checked at 180 polling locations.
Bipartisan teams at each local board conducted hand recounts of randomly chosen groups of ballots.
Three state audits combed over voter history information and confirmed the eligibility of provisional voters.
To detect any evidence of ballot stuffing and other types of fraud, the state board compared the number of authorized voters and absentee ballot applications with the number of ballots cast.
In times like these, especially, you can’t be too careful.
As zombie myths keep rising from the grave to stoke confusion and mistrust, the best remedy is an honest and open bipartisan accounting.
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GREENSBORO — Police are warning people to keep an eye on their wallets while shopping this holiday season.
The purse or bag is typically zipped back so the victim is unaware of what happened until reaching the cashier, police said.
Buying online has become a big part of people's lives. This has led to the theft of packages from people's homes. Here are some ways to keep your packages safe.
While locations and suspect descriptions have varied, the cases all involve two accomplices acting together. In all of the cases, police said cards have been used or attempted to be used at other stores shortly after the thefts.
Police remind shoppers to:
• Be vigilant both inside stores and in parking lots.
• Secure all vehicle doors and remove valuables from view.
• Always keep purses or bags zipped/closed and with you at all times.
• Never leave shopping carts unattended.
• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash and pay with a credit card whenever possible.
• Report all suspicious activity to police immediately.
For emergencies, dial 911. In all other cases, the non-emergency line is 336-373-2222.
Anyone with information about these cases is asked to contact Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000. Tips can also be sent via the P3Tips app or website. | 2022-12-02T19:48:53Z | greensboro.com | Greensboro shoppers targeted by thieves stealing wallets, police warn | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/greensboro-shoppers-targeted-by-thieves-stealing-wallets-police-warn/article_0aa82854-726a-11ed-92b9-1fd1cf7b0cb4.html | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/greensboro-shoppers-targeted-by-thieves-stealing-wallets-police-warn/article_0aa82854-726a-11ed-92b9-1fd1cf7b0cb4.html |
Rob Schofield: The link between politicians and anti-LGBTQ+ violence
It’s an age-old, chicken-and-egg discussion: Is it extant societal forces of exclusion, hatred and reaction that give rise to authoritarian politicians who in turn foment division, prejudice and violence? Or does it work the other way around?
Suffice it to say that whichever might be the original cause in each individual instance, there is almost always a very strong symbiotic relationship between political leaders and destructive, antisocial behavior in society at large. See, for example, the virulent white supremacy and resistance to racial integration promoted by racist Americans and the elected leaders — George Wallace, Lester Maddox, North Carolina’s I. Beverly Lake, Sr. — who both surfed a wave and fanned the flames.
And, of course, the horror of America’s first attempted coup on Jan. 6, 2021, serves as a lasting monument to the way Donald “very fine people on both sides” Trump perfected the practice of professing colorblind innocence while sending subtle but unmistakable signals to delusional extremist groups and individuals already predisposed to wreak havoc.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson even stooped so low as to characterize homosexuality as “filth” and to liken drag queens to child molesters.
Simply put, there can be no doubt that these bills, laws and statements (and the people who sponsor and vote for them) continue to lend aid, comfort and inspiration to scores of disturbed would-be murderers across the country.
North Carolina’s U.S. senators, Richard Burr and Thom Tillis, took an encouraging step in this direction recently by lending their support to federal marriage equality legislation and let’s hope it’s just the first of many such acts.
Who knows? With a little effort, courage and collaboration with other caring and thinking people, perhaps they and other conservative leaders might even help spur a counter movement or, at the very least, shame dangerous blowhards like Robinson and his ilk into putting a sock in it. | 2022-12-03T12:43:18Z | greensboro.com | Rob Schofield: The link between politicians and anti-LGBTQ+ violence | https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/rob-schofield-the-link-between-politicians-and-anti-lgbtq-violence/article_45955428-703a-11ed-b001-f31bba530a18.html | https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/rob-schofield-the-link-between-politicians-and-anti-lgbtq-violence/article_45955428-703a-11ed-b001-f31bba530a18.html |
Rams quarterback Al Lee is flushed out of the pocket by a pair of Bulldog defenders in action in the fifth round of the playoffs Friday night in their western regional final win to earn a trip to the state final.
Freshman Kendre Harrison hauls in a touchdown catch to give the Rams a 14-0 lead with 7: 25 to go in the second quarter in playoff action.
Bulldogs junior quarterback Ben Mauney looks for a receiver in the flat as RHS defensive end Kendre Harrison closes in during post season action Dec. 2.
Reidsville’s quest for the school’s 23rd football state championship is alive and well following a 32-14 win over Burns in the 2022 2A NCHSAA western regional finals at Community Stadium Friday night.
In front of yet another packed house, Reidsville head coach Jimmy Teague said the fans have really made a difference, especially in the post season.
“You know, playing on our home field is big. They’ve got a really good football team and I thought we played well for the most part. A couple of mistakes here and there, but you know in this type of a game that’s going to happen. We found a way to win for our team and fans and now we get to go try it again next Saturday,” said Teague.
Part of the on-going story throughout the post season has not only been the Rams stellar, turnover-inducing defense, combined with a quick-strike offense that has routinely put opposing teams into an early hole. That was the case once again as Reidsville put the Bulldogs in a tough three-possession first half deficit.
To get things started, the Rams defense forced a three-and-out and Reidsville’s offense wasted little time getting started as quarterback Al Lee connected on a deep shot over the top to wide receiver JD McCain for a 51 yard touchdown pass for the 7-0 lead following the Ivar De Jong kick with 7:46 to go in the opening frame.
After exchanging possessions several times moving into the second quarter, Lee and company strung together a 10-play scoring drive and rolled the dice on fourth down as the quarterback connected on an 18 yard touchdown pass to Kendre Harrison on a leaping grab at the goal line in the center of the field for the 14-0 advantage with 7:25 remaining on the clock.
Another defensive stop, highlighted by a sack by RHS junior linebacker Paul Widerman, put the ball back in the offenses hands.
Later, a 10 play drive followed and with time winding down, De Jong nailed a 27 yard field goal for the 17-0 lead heading into the locker room.
Burns wasn’t throwing in the towel however, as they forced a three-and-out on Reidsville’s first possession of the second half. Their offense made the most of the stop as they finally got things rolling with a nine-play drive that culminated with a Jeremiah Norris 8 yard run for a touchdown. The P.A.T. failed, but the Bulldogs finally got on the board cutting the lead to 17-6 with 6:25 to go in the third quarter.
The RHS defense once again imposed their collective will and after forcing a punt deep in Bulldogs territory, Reidsville took just four plays to hit pay-dirt once again. This time the drive was capped-off with a 10-yard Jeremiah Redd run up the gut for a touchdown to bump the lead up to 24-6 with 1:02 to go in the third.
After exchanging possessions in the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs threatened, advancing the ball to just outside of the red zone, but an interception by Que’shyne Flippen at the 5 yard line, and a weaving, electrifying return down the sideline, resulted in a 95-yard Reidsville pick-6 to account for the commanding 32-6 lead following a 2-point conversion throw from Dionte Neal to Aidan Mansfield near the midway point of the final frame.
Burns strung together another scoring drive, culminating with a Ben Mauney 13 yard TD pass to Kamari Surratt, to cut it to 32-12 with 4:27 to go in the fourth quarter.
The Bulldogs defense made another stand forcing a fumble in the RHS end zone for a safety, but it was too late, too short as the Rams ran out the clock and punched their collective ticket to Chapel Hill for yet another title shot next week.
Stats by neither team on either side of the ball were particularly eye-popping with a pair of programs accustomed to racking up big-time offensive numbers in addition to limited defensive opportunities for the opposition, but at this point of the season, the competition always ramps up and coaches understand that.
Reidsville had 126 yards rushing by committee on 42 attempts. Lee completed 12 of 21 passes for 183 yards to five different receivers and threw a pair of touchdowns and had one interception.
Mendoza had a pair of pics as well.
Rams linebacker Paul Widerman led the way with nine tackles. Mansfield and Nassir Kelly each had seven, while Tamir Johnson and Mendoza each added six.
The Bulldogs, who were stymied running the ball for the majority of the first half, seemed to crack the code in the second, as they closed out the night with 154 yards on 29 attempts, led by Norris who had 95 of those yards.
Mauney completed 10 of 25 passes for 159 yards and threw one TD, but had three interceptions. Ryan Thompson was the top receiver with 93 yards.
Teague said his team, that has amassed 50 turnovers on the season, had yet another huge one with Flippen’s interception that resulted in a key score at a pivotal point in the game was crucial.
“They were driving and could have cut it to one score, but he picks it off and takes it to the house, so it was big. Defense has really stepped up, especially in the last three weeks and next Saturday we are going to need them to do it again as well,” said Teague.
“Reidsville’s got a great football team and my hat is off to them. They played really well,” said Burns head coach David Devine.
He said when a season comes to an end on a losing note it’s always tough, but especially for the seniors.
“I just told them that they don’t really have anything to hang their head about. They had a great season, won a conference championship and got to the western finals and I’m proud of them for all of the work and effort that they put in,” Devine said.
Rams 2022 Run
Reidsville has forced a mind-blowing number of turnovers so far this season for a program that is 97-4 in their last 100 games. During that span, their only loses were to Wallace-Rose Hill, East Surry, Shelby and Page. It’s worth noting that Wallace-Rose, East Surry and Shelby all won state championships the year they faced RHS.
Teague, a certain future Hall of Famer, has an overall record of 339-57. Since coming back to Reidsville in his second coaching stint in 2012, he is 141-17 and 81-18 in the playoffs, 39-6 since 2012 in post season play.
UP NEXT: No. 1 Reidsville (14-1) will face No. 2 East Duplin (14-1) in the 2022 2A NCHSAA state championship at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill Dec. Dec. 10 at 11 a.m.
East Duplin defeated No. 12 Wallace-Rose Hill (12-3) 28-26 in the 2022 2A east region finals Dec. 2 to earn their spot in the title game.
R 7 10 7 8 32
B 0 0 6 8 14
R Al Lee throws 51 yard touchdown pass to JD McCain. P.A.T. Ivar De Jong. 7:46, 1st R 7-0
R Lee throws 18 yard touchdown pass to Kendre Harrison, P.A.T. to Kendre Harrison. 14-0 7:25, 2nd
R De Jong kicks 27 yard field goal. 17-0, 2nd :49
B Jeremiah Norris runs 8 yards for a touchdown. P.A.T. fails. R 17-6 6:25, 3rd
R Jeremiah Redd runs 10 yards up the gut for a touchdown. P.A.T. De Jong. 1:02, 3rd
R Flippen returns an interception 95 yards for a touchdown. Dionte Neal passes to Aidan Mansfield for 2-point conversion. R 32-6. 6:48, 4th
B Ben Mauney throws a 13 yard pass to Kamari Surratt for a touchdown. 2-point conversion fails. R 32-12. 4:27, 4th
B Reidsville fumbles and Burns recovers in the end zone for a safety. R 32-14, 4:40, 4th
REIDSVILLE FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY
1930 Reidsville 20, Apex 7
1931 Reidsville 6, Apex 0
1932 Reidsville 32, Elizabeth 6
1934 Edenton 6, Reidsville 0
1937 Reidsville 19, Hamlett 6
1940 Reidsville 14, Elizabeth City 12
1943 Reidsville 6, Laurinburg 6
1945 Reidsville 27, Laurinburg 0
1949 Henderson 26, Reidsville 14
1950 Reidsville 26, Henderson 0
1951 Lumberton 18, Reidsville 13
1954 Reidsville 20, Graham 6
1963 Reidsville 0, Brevard 0
1969 Reidsville 35, Mt. Airy 12
1970 Reidsville 10, Pisgah 7
2002 Reidsville 34, Bandys 14
2005 Shelby 26, Reidsville 18
2007 Reidsville 28, Shelby 20
2008 Reidsville 24, Lincoln 7
2009 Reidsville 28, Newton-Conover 6
2016 Reidsville 58, Edenton Holmes 12
2017 Wallace-Rose Hill 35, Reidsville 28 (OT)
2018 Reidsville 31, Northeastern 28
2019 Reidsville 14, Northeastern 0
2021 Reidsville 35, Mountain Heritage 6
2022 Reidsville versus East Duplin, Dec. 10 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill
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Charles Davenport Jr. News & Record
If a Black, heterosexual female is murdered by a white, bisexual female, does that constitute a hate crime? If a left-handed, gay Asian man murders a nonbinary, right-handed Black female, has a hate crime taken place?
In both cases, the answer is yes, because every murder is a hate crime. Mix and match various characteristics of the killer and the victim in whatever combination elicits from you the optimal degree of outrage and self-righteousness, but it makes no difference.
Murder is a hateful offense, and it is not necessary — in fact, it is harmful — to single out certain cases as “hate crimes” because of race, gender, religious affiliation, sexual orientation and so on.
Unfortunately, many among us — most conspicuously journalists who work for mainstream media outlets — insist upon highlighting the protected-class status of victims. They do so for the political gain presumably derived from fingering the alleged culprits: right-wing politicians and commentators.
When a 22-year-old gunman killed five people and wounded several others at Club Q, a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs two weeks ago, the media narrative was sigh-inducingly predictable. Journalists immediately began theorizing that the killings were a “hate crime,” one probably carried out by a Bible-thumping, right-wing bigot.
CNN, for instance, helpfully reminded us that Colorado Springs is “headquarters for Focus on the Family, the conservative Christian group that says homosexuality and same-sex marriage are sins.” The reader is supposed to make some kind of connection, presumably, between Focus on the Family and Mr. Aldrich.
Last weekend in these pages, there appeared an op-ed penned by Robin Maril, a law professor at Willamette University College of Law. She reminds readers that the shooting “follows six years in which far-right leaders have led American politics down a fearful blame spiral fueled by homophobia, xenophobia and racism.”
In this case, the “fearful blame spiral” is coming entirely from the left. And, isn’t it odd how no one ever uses the term “heterophobia”? Professor Maril’s conspiratorial rant is evidence of the need for such a term.
The Associated Press is a reliable source of knee-jerk liberalism, and it weighed in precisely as expected. Colorado Springs, Sam Metz and Stephen Groves write, has a “reputation as a cauldron of religion-infused conservatism, where LGBTQ people (don’t) fit in with the most vocal community leaders’ idea of family values.”
Leonard Pitts dished out his equally predictable progressive talking points last week, attacking Tucker Carlson in hopes of earning applause from rabid MSNBC viewers: “Carlson and his ilk in conservative media,” Pitts writes, “have hardly been reticent about spreading the kind of rank anti-LGBTQ propaganda that might spur someone to walk into a place like Club Q and start spraying bullets.”
One more example of premature, inaccurate finger-pointing should suffice. Colorado Sen. John Hickenlooper boldly, courageously stepped forward and declared that “We have to protect LGBTQ lives from this hate.”
Imagine the disappointment among liberals when we discovered that the shooter is actually a member of the LGBTQ community. According to his defense attorneys, the suspect is nonbinary (that’s the Q in LGBTQ) and uses they/them pronouns.
He won’t get those pronouns in my space. The AP article from which we learned ofthe shooter’s “nonbinary” status also featured a photo of the shooter: an individual with a full beard, and obviously a male. Yet, many media outlets referred to him as “they” and “their” — an assault on both common sense and the English language.
The shooting at Club Q was a hate crime, just like every unjustified killing. But, much to the dismay of progressives, this one was carried out by one of the LGBTQ community’s own.
Charles Davenport Jr.
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JAMES ALEXANDER, GAVIN OFF and ADAM WAGNER The Charlotte Observer
A truck carrying chickens heads down U.S. 74, bound for the Tyson Foods processing plant in Monroe.
ALEX SLITZ, LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER/TNS
Eddie Huntley pets his dog, Levi, outside their Anson County home. Dozens of poultry barns have sprouted up near his home in recent years, bringing flies, vultures and a “really offensive” odor, he said.
Then he remembers: He lives near a chicken farm.
“The stench is oppressive,” the Surry County retiree says. “It’s a lot like dog mess and vomit.”
More North Carolina residents are finding themselves neighbors to massive poultry farms that produce odors, noxious dust and tons of manure.
About 230,000 North Carolinians now live within a half-mile of a poultry farm, an analysis by The Charlotte Observer and News & Observer of Raleigh shows. Interviews and aerial photos suggest more poultry barns — massive structures that can hold up to 40,000 chickens apiece — may be coming.
Industry leaders say farmers and poultry companies work hard to protect those who live near barns, noting that they’ve put in place voluntary setbacks designed to ensure farms aren’t built too close to homes.
“We want to be a good neighbor,” said Bob Ford, executive director of the N.C. Poultry Federation.
But in a state where officials have shielded the poultry industry from lawsuits, regulation and public disclosure, there is practically nothing residents can do to protect themselves from the stench, the vultures or anyone’s plan to build more barns.
Local governments can’t help them.
Or the state.
Even the ability to file lawsuits has been limited, thanks to recent legislative changes that have weakened North Carolina’s nuisance laws.
In Anson County, nearly a fifth of residents live within half a mile of a poultry farm, the Charlotte Observer and News & Observer analysis found.
Frank Lowery and his wife are among them. In the 1970s, Lowery and his wife bought a 21-acre plot. They moved into a double-wide home there in 1986. Back then, they and their rural neighbors were surrounded by rolling fields of corn, soybeans and cotton along with groves of oaks and loblolly pines.
But in recent years, something new popped up: dozens of galvanized metal houses that stretch nearly the distance of two football fields — structures where contract farmers raise millions of chickens. The number of birds raised in the county has more than doubled over the past decade, state data shows.
Twenty four chicken barns were built about a half mile away from Lowery’s home over the past seven years.
He and his wife now live with an assault on their senses: the overpowering smell of chicken waste, the frequent sounds of truck traffic and the unsettling sight of turkey vultures that Lowery suspects arrive to feast on dead chickens.
If your family has lived on the same land for generations and one day a neighbor starts building big poultry barns, there is practically nothing you can do to protect yourself from the stink, buzzards and other nuisances that may soon float your way.
On a typical poultry farm, disease, heat stress and other problems cause thousands of chickens to die each year. Many farmers compost the dead chickens, and that can prove attractive to scavengers.
“The buzzards are so bad, the sky is black with them sometimes,” said Lowery, 88, a retired textile worker.
In Anson, now home to more chickens and turkeys than all but two other North Carolina counties, many of Lowery’s neighbors say they know the feeling.
Johnny “Van” Garris and his wife have lived in southern Anson County for about 30 years. They used to enjoy spending time on their porch and in their yard, watching hummingbirds hover near their feeders or tending to the tomatoes, squash and cucumbers in their garden.
Two dozen poultry barns were built less than 2,000 feet from his home in recent years. Now, the smell is sometimes so bad his wife refuses to come outside. Flies swarm, and turkey vultures occasionally cover the roof of their home.
Simply selling their home is easier said than done, Garris said. Because of all the nearby chicken houses, “I’m afraid the house wouldn’t be worth anything now.”
Large-scale animal feeding operations can hurt the values of nearby homes, multiple studies have found.
More than 60 of the poultry houses that have cropped up in southern Anson County are owned by a single family. Meet Vanessa Tran, who said she immigrated from Vietnam in 1998 and raised chickens in Georgia before beginning to operate chicken houses in Anson County in 2014. Now, she, her brother and two of her sons own 64 poultry houses, where they raise chickens for Tyson Foods.
One of her sons, Huy Le, owns 16 of those 500-foot-long houses. “If the numbers make sense,” he said, “we’ll definitely build more.”
That’s what worries their neighbors.
Eddie Huntley and his family have owned land around his Anson County home since the 1800s, and now lease much of the acreage out to crop farmers. When Huntley and his wife renovated their 1920s farmhouse house four years ago, they added a screened-in porch where they’d hoped to spend many an evening.
But within a mile of his house, dozens of poultry houses have popped up. One is within 50 feet of his property line. Now, there are many nights when the smell of chicken manure keeps Huntley and his wife from their porch. Eating on the outdoor picnic table has also become untenable because of all the flies.
“I’m all about live and let live,” said Huntley, 62. “But they took away our quality of life.”
State rules require hog farms and a tiny number of poultry farms — those using liquid waste management systems — to take steps to control objectionable odors. But the overwhelming majority of poultry farms are exempt from those regulations.
And in North Carolina, local governments have virtually no say over where poultry farms are built.
When state legislators gave counties zoning powers in 1959, they decided that farming shouldn’t be subject to those rules.
A 2013 bill would have allowed counties to adopt zoning to govern some large-scale poultry farms — those designed to raise 150,000 or more birds. But the bill went nowhere.
An identical 2017 effort met the same fate.
Rep. Hugh Blackwell, a Burke County Republican who sponsored both bills, said he was seeking a middle ground between the concerns of neighbors and what the fast-growing industry needs to prosper, he said.
Lawmakers have tried to protect an industry that generates jobs, improves the economy and provides needed food, Blackwell said.
“We don’t want to kill the chickens that are going to lay the golden eggs,” Blackwell said.
Because of that, Blackwell doesn’t plan to reintroduce the bill.
“I don’t see a path forward,” he said.
Large poultry barns are known to emit ammonia and other potentially harmful gases — along with dust that contains bits of manure, feed, feathers and other biological contaminants. Living close to large poultry operations may increase the risk of contracting pneumonia, a 2018 study conducted in Pennsylvania found.
Along a dirt road about 25 minutes south of Fayetteville, a powerful odor sometimes wafts from 48 chicken houses where farmers raise birds. Combined, these 600-foot-long houses can hold nearly 2 million chickens at a time. They are among the many poultry houses that have in recent years popped up in Robeson County, where the number of chickens and turkeys has increased almost six-fold over the past 30 years.
Ashley Oxendine, a farmer who raises chickens, said he has worked hard to minimize nuisances from his farm. Each year, he must clean out about 3,000 tons of chicken litter — a mixture of manure and poultry wood shavings used as bedding. Oxendine said he doesn’t store it outside his barns, but instead loads it into trucks for transport to farmers who spread it on fields for fertilizer. He sprays poison around his barns three times a year to kill flies, he said.
“I go out of my way to be neighbor friendly,” said Oxendine, who raises chickens for Mountaire Farms.
He disputes that his farm is getting anyone sick. “It’s hogwash,” he said.
Oxendine said he has been transporting poultry litter for 20 years — a job that sometimes causes litter to get in his nose, ears and mouth. Neither he nor any of the people he has worked with have gotten sick from it, he said.
Studies in several countries, however, have found an increased incidence of respiratory problems among poultry farm workers. As one review notes, such workers have an increased risk of developing respiratory problems “that may be attributed to exposure to dust and other airborne contaminants in poultry-house environments.”
In South Carolina, farmers must notify residents living within a quarter mile if they intend to build a poultry operation. And the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control posts notices around the perimeter of the property and on the agency’s website.
North Carolina doesn’t require such notice for planned poultry farms. And except for a tiny percentage of farms using wet waste management systems, North Carolina’s industrial scale poultry farms don’t have to obtain environmental permits, which can require inspection.
Stevie McMillan is troubled by North Carolina’s approach. About three years ago, 24 chicken houses were built near his small community of mobile homes in northern Robeson County. No one consulted residents before the chicken barns went up, McMillan said.
“We pretty much just got run over,” he said.
Today, McMillan and sister Cynthia Wilson live less than 1,500 feet away from the closest barns. Large trucks carrying feed and chickens regularly speed down the narrow two-lane roads near their homes, they say, and flies swarm in such numbers that they completely fill fly traps within two days.
Wilson, a retired hospital lab worker, said the odor sometimes comes through the vents and permeates the house where she has lived for 28 years.
She plugs in air fresheners to mask the odor. But some nights, she said, “I wake up and the smell is there.” | 2022-12-07T02:36:44Z | greensboro.com | Fowl play: Poultry farms in North Carolina are booming. For residents, so is the stench | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/fowl-play-poultry-farms-in-north-carolina-are-booming-for-residents-so-is-the-stench/article_afcbe424-74fe-11ed-93cf-f7170940c4be.html | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/fowl-play-poultry-farms-in-north-carolina-are-booming-for-residents-so-is-the-stench/article_afcbe424-74fe-11ed-93cf-f7170940c4be.html |
HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press/Report for America
This photo shows the gate to the Duke Energy West End substation in Moore County, N.C. on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. Tens of thousands were without power in the county after what authorities say was an act of criminal vandalism at multiple substations.
A previous version of this report incorrectly said Pinehurst Resort has eight golf courses instead of nine. | 2022-12-07T02:36:56Z | greensboro.com | Infrastructure at the West End substation was damaged | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/infrastructure-at-the-west-end-substation-was-damaged/article_b2357e92-74f8-11ed-a4ca-739c9a3d619c.html | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/infrastructure-at-the-west-end-substation-was-damaged/article_b2357e92-74f8-11ed-a4ca-739c9a3d619c.html |
Blue Ridge Companies’ Telethon for Toys offers free lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 7
Blue Ridge Companies’ Telethon for Toys is back for a third year. The High Point-based property management, development and construction company will collect donations for families in need this holiday season. For the past decade, Blue Ridge Companies has filled a semi-truck with toys every year for Toys for Tots. Due to COVID-19 in 2020, the company decided to go digital with the telethon and accept online monetary donations. The telethon has been such a huge success, raising $65,000 last year, that Blue Ridge Companies is bringing it back for a third year.
The telethon will be live from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Dec. 7, and will be accessible via Zoom and the company’s Facebook Page. It will include segments from employees, business partners, suppliers and feature their pets getting in the holiday spirit. Blue Ridge Companies aims to raise at least $15,000 during the two-hour telethon for the local Toys for Tots organization.
During the telethon, make an in-person donation of any size, and receive a free burger lunch at the Porterhouse Food Truck on Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Porterhouse Food Truck will be located at Palladium Park Apartments and holiday greeters will be available to accept in person donations. Anyone is welcome to donate.
Blue Ridge Companies’ online donation portal is available now on blueridgecompanies.com. Click on the “Donate” link on the top right of the page. All money donated will stay in the Triad to help local families.
Top sponsors for this year’s telethon include Arnold Roofing & Restoration, RestorePro Reconstruction, BluSky, RealPage and Paragon Services Group. | 2022-12-07T02:37:57Z | greensboro.com | Blue Ridge Companies’ Telethon for Toys offers free lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 7 | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/blue-ridge-companies-telethon-for-toys-offers-free-lunch-on-wednesday-dec-7/article_8cb6a650-7598-11ed-8ac5-57e38b39034c.html | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/blue-ridge-companies-telethon-for-toys-offers-free-lunch-on-wednesday-dec-7/article_8cb6a650-7598-11ed-8ac5-57e38b39034c.html |
ANNETTE AYRES Staff Writer
SUMMERFIELD — Feeling grateful for family and a warm place to stay, Greg and Megan Kaufman are waiting for news about when power may be restored at their West End home in Moore County.
They are staying with family in Summerfield, where they lived before moving less than two years ago. It's unclear when schools may reopen for their sons, who are in the fourth, sixth and 11th grades.
"We were playing cards together when the power went out Saturday night," Megan Kaufman said during an interview Monday night. "There was literally no warning. No chance to plan."
Greg Kaufman said it soon became clear from news reports Sunday that there was no quick fix for restoring power to the county. He decided they would make the 75-minute drive to his parents' home.
"I just had a gut feeling," he said. "I said let's go see my parents and stay where it's warm, and we can have power and water. I can work up here anyway, so it kind of worked out."
Greg and Megan Kaufman, who live in West End in Moore County, talk Monday night about their decision to visit family in Summerfield until power is restored at their home and at the schools their three sons attend.
As of Tuesday morning, about 36,000 Duke Energy customers in the area remained without power, according to the utility company's website.
Megan Kaufman, who works for FirstHealth of the Carolinas, said she is especially concerned for those in the community who have medical issues and rely on electricity for various treatments and equipment to keep them well.
She also expressed concern for residents without heat and who will also lose costly groceries due to the length of the outage.
Authorities have not discussed a possible motive, but have said the attack on two substations was intentional and a criminal act.
No suspects have been identified or arrested in connection with the incident.
"As a resident, I would say this is so much bigger than whatever you're mad about," Megan Kaufman said of the widespread impact of the outages.
She said residents were having to drive out of the area to get fuel for their vehicles because local gas stations were without power.
Places that had generators were offering hot coffee, free WiFi and more.
"It's been really cool to see the community come together," she said.
Cooper: Attack on Moore County electrical substations 'raises a new level of threat' | 2022-12-07T02:38:15Z | greensboro.com | Former Triad residents talk about impact of power outages in Moore County | https://greensboro.com/news/local/former-triad-residents-talk-about-impact-of-power-outages-in-moore-county/article_d40399ac-7514-11ed-b666-23bb530a6f75.html | https://greensboro.com/news/local/former-triad-residents-talk-about-impact-of-power-outages-in-moore-county/article_d40399ac-7514-11ed-b666-23bb530a6f75.html |
CARTHAGE — Tens of thousands of people braced for days without electricity in Moore County, where authorities say two power substations were shot up by one or more people with apparent criminal intent.
Across the area southwest of Raleigh on Monday, businesses handed out free food or coffee. Shops without internet conducted transactions in cash. One local economic official described the area known for its golf courses and local pottery as “eerily quiet” at a time of year when businesses are normally full of tourists and holiday shoppers.
County schools were closed.
Many restaurants displayed “CLOSED” signs in windows.
Traffic lights were out throughout the county. A consistent hum of honks could be heard as people signaled to each other when they should go.
“We got two dogs at home, so we can’t just up and leave,” Kalai said.
Bundled in a beanie, boots and a Pittsburgh Steelers jacket, Christine said she has been struggling to get work done for her remote IT job without electricity at home.
Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields said Sunday that authorities have not determined a motivation. He said someone pulled up, breached the substation gates and opened fire.
Roughly 35,000 electric customers in the county of 100,000 were without power Monday — down by several thousand from the peak of the outages — as temperatures dropped below freezing.
About 20 people spent the night at an emergency shelter at the Moore County Sports Complex. Phil Harris, the executive director of the local American Red Cross chapter, said plenty more have stopped by for food, warmth or to charge their devices.
Jeff Brooks, a Duke Energy spokesman, said that multiple pieces of equipment were damaged and will have to be replaced. He said while the company is trying to restore power as quickly as possible, he braced customers for the potential of outages lasting days.
“We are looking at a pretty sophisticated repair with some fairly large equipment,” Brooks said.
Andrew Wilkins, a conservation advocate who grew up in Moore County, was driving Saturday night from Washington to his parents’ small farm in Whispering Pines when he noticed the street lights were out in Carthage. He arrived to a “pitch black street” and little information about the cause of the blackout — or scope.
“When the power was cut, the flow of information was cut, too,” Wilkins said.
“Their home, like many rural homes, relies on a well for fresh, clean water, and it’s powered by electricity,” Wilkins said. “People are going to really feel the pinch from this as it goes on.” | 2022-12-07T02:38:39Z | greensboro.com | Days. That's how long Moore County power outages could last after crippling attacks. | https://greensboro.com/news/state-and-regional/days-thats-how-long-moore-county-power-outages-could-last-after-crippling-attacks/article_f24ab5d2-74c2-11ed-9f10-b31ac5769a06.html | https://greensboro.com/news/state-and-regional/days-thats-how-long-moore-county-power-outages-could-last-after-crippling-attacks/article_f24ab5d2-74c2-11ed-9f10-b31ac5769a06.html |
Great whites are migrating along North Carolina coast. Experts say don't worry.
EVAN MOORE The Charlotte Observer
The great white sharks — ranging from 8 feet to 12 feet, 7 inches long — are lined along the invisible edges of the Gulf Stream, a warm current that also contributes to the creation of the Outer Banks barrier islands.
NAGS HEAD — Great white sharks typically gather along the North Carolina coast in the winter, but researchers aren’t sure why it happens.
Sara Mirabilio, a fisheries specialist at the state and federally-funded North Carolina Sea Grant Extension Program, was prompted to research the topic after an angler hooked a “mystery shark” along the coast.
“This juvenile white shark was literally in the surf zone at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head,” Mirabilio said.
As far as why sharks are here, that’s been a mystery. A recent study shows that shark migration patterns in the winter may have something to do with water temperature.
A research team looking to study the migration patterns of young great white sharks used satellite imagery to track them remotely over two winter periods.
And you can breathe easier knowing this: Although there have been a handful of unprovoked shark attacks in North Carolina in recent years, the young sharks likely won’t approach swimmers, Mirabilio said.
“These are small sharks. If anything, they’ll give you a little nip, but I really don’t see these juvenile white sharks posing a threat to humans.” | 2022-12-07T02:38:45Z | greensboro.com | Great whites are migrating along North Carolina coast. Experts say don't worry. | https://greensboro.com/news/state-and-regional/great-whites-are-migrating-along-north-carolina-coast-experts-say-dont-worry/article_5f922d9a-7497-11ed-a93d-7f63ed3d4ae1.html | https://greensboro.com/news/state-and-regional/great-whites-are-migrating-along-north-carolina-coast-experts-say-dont-worry/article_5f922d9a-7497-11ed-a93d-7f63ed3d4ae1.html |
This artist’s rendering shows the planned Windsor-Chavis-Nocho Joint Use Facility.
SHAWNA TILLERY, CITY OF GREENSBORO, PROVIDED
The city of Greensboro is planning to spend upwards of $80 million to $100 million on the Windsor-Chavis-Nocho project. The combination of Windsor Recreation Center, the Vance Chavis Library and Nocho Park is a one-stop, joint facility that will celebrate and promote innovation; education; health and wellness; recreation; art; and cultural expression, says the city. The facility is planned to be built on Gate City Boulevard at the site of the current programs.
In a time when homelessness and crime problems seem at crisis levels, a project of this magnitude for parks and recreation and the library, worthy as those programs are, deserves a lot more public scrutiny than has been afforded this project up until now.
I hope that the City Council, the media and the public will ask a lot more questions about the amount of money that will be spent for this.
Quacks and hacks
So the progress we were making against the COVID virus was fine for a while, though that apparently went on too long, to paraphrase George Will.
Enter our latest billionaire bull in a china shop, Mr. Musk, to eliminate Twitter’s controls over the misinformation anyone wishes to post on this subject in his growingly putrid cesspool of the social media.
So bring it on, all ye quacks and hacks and all-out blatant liars. What does it matter if we add a few more to the 300 or so lives being lost each day to this disease, mostly in my senior age group, mostly unvaccinated?
There are payments to be made now on that massive loan, with interest accruing, and advertisers to be lulled back into the fold at Twitter, all in the name of that most noble of causes, freedom of speech!
And score a big victory for the virus, which seemed to be losing its battle against us — until that went on too long.
William Yaner
Speaking recently on a news site, Semafor, Mike Pompeo, former secretary of state and director of the CIA, labeled Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, “the most dangerous person in the world.” He said he wasn’t joking. Pompeo is a possible 2024 presidential candidate.
As a voter I have a few questions for Mr. Pompeo: Does Ms. Weingarten possess a nuclear weapon? Or more than 150 nuclear weapons? Has she ever invaded another country without provocation? Has she ever indiscriminately bombed hospitals, schools or homes, thereby slaughtering innocent men, women and children, including babies? Has she ever schemed to subvert the peaceful transfer of power in the United States?
When, if ever, will the Republican Party liberate itself from clownish, cable “news”-oriented dog-and-pony shows and become a serious political party again?
But it isn’t just Pompeo. Now that Republicans will control the House, Rep. Paul Gosar, a defender of Nick Fuentes, a Holocaust denier and avowed white supremacist, Rep. Lauren Boebert, an election denier who continues to spout the Big Lie as well as racist and anti-LGBTQ comments, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, a conspiracy theorist and an avowed bigot, will have prominent seats on crucial legislative committees.
This is political suicide.
The last time a Republican won the popular vote in a presidential election was in 1988. But for the Electoral College, neither George W. Bush nor Donald Trump would have been elected.
Voters like me want serious candidates, not far-right extremists. Ninety-eight-eight was a very long time ago.
The Republican Party remains on suicide watch.
James S. Bergquist
1:7, yet failing
Guilford County Schools has a work force of 10,000 and a student population of 70,000, a ratio of 1:7. Yet more than half of our students are not proficient in most subjects. A bit upside down?
Another “upside down”? Our school board condones the book “Salvage the Bones” for AP English. While this book may have an acceptable storyline, the passages of graphic, pornographic sex scenes within the book are what parents find offensive. There are millions of books, and we have to come up with books like this?
Board member Dianne Bellamy-Small said that when she was growing up, books were written by and about white people. Is she implying there is no acceptable literature written by and about Black people that doesn’t include graphic sex? When I asked another board member if this is the kind of “literature” she wants her young children reading at school, her response was, “They see a lot worse than that on TV.”
It’s sad to see GCS sink to this lowest common denominator of indecency and poor education.
How can we start to fix some things? Let go of unnecessary supervisors with six-figure salaries, use the money to employ manpower to teach our kids and leave inappropriate materials out of our schools.
Susan Tysinger | 2022-12-07T02:39:46Z | greensboro.com | Tuesday's letters | https://greensboro.com/opinion/letters/tuesdays-letters/article_88947526-7277-11ed-abe8-6719739349bb.html | https://greensboro.com/opinion/letters/tuesdays-letters/article_88947526-7277-11ed-abe8-6719739349bb.html |
Greensboro temperatures will reach the 50's today. It should reach a cool 55 degrees. Today's forecasted low temperature is 51 degrees. Scattered showers are in the forecast for the day. There is a 58% chance of rain in the forecast. Check the radar before you head outside, and don't forget an umbrella. Winds should be calm today, with forecast models showing 4 mph wind conditions coming up from the South. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. Visit greensboro.com for more weather updates. | 2022-12-07T02:40:35Z | greensboro.com | Here is today's weather outlook for Dec. 6 in Greensboro | https://greensboro.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-dec-6-in-greensboro/article_76693024-61b7-5f13-8b24-924f751f467e.html | https://greensboro.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-dec-6-in-greensboro/article_76693024-61b7-5f13-8b24-924f751f467e.html |
Gas prices continue to drop in Greensboro and across North Carolina
Veuer’s Elizabeth Keatinge gives us some tips on saving gas.
GREENSBORO — Prices for regular unleaded gasoline are dropping across the Triad as consumers prepare for the holidays.
Wednesday's average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Greensboro was $3.093 compared to $3.187 the previous week, according to AAA.
AAA's report for Dec. 7 about fuel prices in Greensboro.
Although most stations are still pricing gas just above the $3 mark, drivers can use apps such as GasBuddy to find fuel for slightly under $3 per gallon at several locations in the city.
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in North Carolina was $3.118 as of Wednesday, according to AAA's website. That's lower than the national average of $3.355 on Wednesday.
AAA data shows gas cost a high of $4.657 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Greensboro on June 14.
"For the first time in 670 days, the national average price of gasoline has fallen below its year-ago level, dropping for the fourth straight week to its lowest level since January," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "Every state has again seen average gasoline prices drop in the last week, and it remains very possible the national average could fall under $3 per gallon by Christmas."
De Haan said that drivers have also seen a drop in the price of diesel fuel, which this week is expected to fall back under $5 per gallon, and could soon thereafter fall to their lowest level since March.
"However, despite all the good news about fuel prices, there may be some concerns coming as the price cap on Russian oil kicks in, De Haan said. "Retaliation is possible, and while OPEC+ upheld production cuts from last month, they could always cut more production. For now, however, we'll likely see another week of declines at the pump in nearly all areas."
AAA also believes drivers will continue to see declining prices, for now.
“Gas prices are dropping sharply and are only a nickel more per gallon than a year ago,” AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said on the group's website. “But with oil being the main ingredient in gasoline, OPEC+’s move could slow this decline. However, the gas price will likely soon be lower than it was a year ago.”
How to make a tank of gas last longer | 2022-12-08T02:42:56Z | greensboro.com | Gas prices continue to drop in Greensboro and across North Carolina | https://greensboro.com/news/local/gas-prices-continue-to-drop-in-greensboro-and-across-north-carolina/article_c077750e-7652-11ed-b711-c349df511b28.html | https://greensboro.com/news/local/gas-prices-continue-to-drop-in-greensboro-and-across-north-carolina/article_c077750e-7652-11ed-b711-c349df511b28.html |
I would like to send some assurances to our friends in QAnon. I do not traffic children or eat babies. That is a popular myth in Republican circles these days. (fun fact: Donald Trump’s reaction to QAnon? “They like me.”)
The House Republicans say that they want to investigate the origins of COVID-19. Great! I hope they expose the unforgivable scandal of why President Biden didn’t do more about COVID in early 2020. Oops! Wrong president! I think it must have been the other guy.
Republicans and evangelicals would compel pregnant victims of rape and incest to carry those fetuses to term. And the Republicans would also like to deny food stamps to young and poverty-stricken mothers. I guess I missed the part of the Bible wherein Jesus commanded us to investigate the needy before helping them.
But most of all, Republicans would like to repeal gun-safety laws, so that all citizens, including those with criminal records and mental illness, can legally get assault rifles that shred human flesh.
I used to be a Republican. No longer.
Regarding Ned Barnett’s Dec. 4 column “To reduce gun violence we should challenge what gun ownership means”:
Liberals’ lack of common sense is amazing. Barnett says he wants the law-abiding citizen to know what gun ownership means. Most law-abiding citizens already know what gun ownership means.
The question is how is he going to get the thugs and criminals to learn what gun ownership mean? At the end of his column he states, “Those who pack guns just because they can aren’t making anyone safer, including themselves.” That’s laughable.
I sure ain’t going to stand there and let criminals shoot me. Liberals have no answer to getting guns out of criminals’ hands and that is why you get columns like this.
Rolling blights
This is the one about the “redneck” limousines that pollute the roads and streets of North High Point.
I really don’t need the remaining 174 words.
Tony Moschetti
Proud ‘deplorables’
To deplore or not to deplore?
That was the consequential question for Republican voters in this past election cycle. Narrowly, but only narrowly, did the Republicans fail to achieve the mandate they sought by embracing and pandering to the extremist elements of their base.
Despite the lessons learned from this election, the fringe leaders of the Republican Party have further embraced the “deplorable” label as a badge of honor — a litmus test by which to seek, select, fund and promote their ambitions for local, statewide and national prominence. Indeed, to be deplorable has been transformed from an odious character flaw into a patriotic virtue, a source of pride and a political asset.
Will the GOP abandon these fringe element alliances … or are these fringe elements now the sum and substance of the GOP? To actively deplore, or to passively harbor and empower these fringe elements — that is the choice that will determine what becomes of the Republican Party and whether it will ever again be able to contribute to the future needs and governance of our nation.
To continue to be or not to be a democratic republic … that still awaits the consequential “right” answer.
RINO reflections
I’m confused! For the longest time, I have been called a RINO (Republican in Name Only), of which I am proud.
My political beliefs have never changed — I’m a fiscal conservative who supports strong state government (with a federal government that assists the states when needed, to help maintain the integrity of the U.S. Constitution), freedom for all to practice their religion of choice without retribution, elected representatives who serve to improve the rights of all their constituents and patriotism based upon defending the Constitution.
I spoke out against:
George W. Bush’s wars of revenge, which drained our national wealth.
The subversion of Republican principles by Donald Trump.
Making the rich richer while leaving the lower classes with the burden of supplying the missing revenue created by their leaders’ malfeasance.
The misplaced loyalty to a man rather than the Constitution.
And, above all else, making patriots out of those who attempted to overthrow our government on Jan 6.
Now I’m told these guys are the real RINOs by a handful of fellow Republicans I respect — those not too cowardly to call a spade a spade and actually apply the values of constitutional governance. | 2022-12-08T21:39:17Z | greensboro.com | Thursday's letters, December 8, 2022 | https://greensboro.com/opinion/letters/thursdays-letters-december-8-2022/article_c6fab230-7641-11ed-8255-57f6fcc1dcbc.html | https://greensboro.com/opinion/letters/thursdays-letters-december-8-2022/article_c6fab230-7641-11ed-8255-57f6fcc1dcbc.html |
Lori Borgman Tribune News Service
Sometimes life simply gets ahead of you. By a few minutes, a few hours, maybe even a day. Or, let's say your entire fall has been action-packed and life has gotten ahead of you by weeks.
The holidays arrive with the usual clamor, and you wonder if you'll ever catch up. Your late-night online shopping packages begin arriving. FedEx, UPS, mail carriers, Amazon. Such nice delivery people.
Of course, you know what you ordered, so you stack the boxes in the corner of a bedroom and will get to them later.
What else have I ordered that I don't remember ordering?
The next thought that comes to mind is: "Do I need Prevagen?"
What a relief, though the relief quickly turns to angst when I realize I have not only opened my neighbor's package, but it has been sitting in our house for more than two weeks.
I quickly text her and she texts back "ha-ha" saying she complained to the company weeks ago, and they re-sent the merchandise. She will return the merchandise that was sitting in our house and says it is no problem. She is most gracious. I only hope the company doesn't ask for the name and address of her neighbor that was sitting on the goods.
Maybe I can strike a deal. I could suggest that she keep our packages at her house for a few weeks, even open a few and see if there's anything she likes.
She is more than welcome to enjoy the Nerf blasters or the giant stuffed unicorn. It's probably been years since she played with a Slinky. Maybe she'd like to make a volcano and watch it blow up.
My neighbor is free to do whatever she likes with the packages. All I ask is that I have them back by Dec. 24. I'd really appreciate it. | 2022-12-08T22:14:27Z | greensboro.com | Lori Borgman: Package delivery a Christmas jumble | https://greensboro.com/lori-borgman-package-delivery-a-christmas-jumble/article_b64fd48c-773c-11ed-be67-4b02f90dbf7c.html | https://greensboro.com/lori-borgman-package-delivery-a-christmas-jumble/article_b64fd48c-773c-11ed-be67-4b02f90dbf7c.html |
(Information has been changed to correct an error. See correction at bottom of story. 9:46 a.m. Dec. 8, 2022)
Joseph Craig Shelton, 42, of Greensboro is charged in the death of Jerry Martin McBride. Authorities were still trying to locate him, Greensboro police spokeswoman Josie Cambareri said.
Greensboro police are still looking for Joseph Craig Shelton. A headline in previous versions of this story indicated he was under arrest. | 2022-12-08T22:14:27Z | greensboro.com | Police identify driver charged in fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a Greensboro pedestrian. Officers trying to locate him. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-identify-driver-charged-in-fatal-hit-and-run-crash-that-killed-a-greensboro-pedestrian/article_83d1c5dc-7666-11ed-9d2a-7f54e4b58e5b.html | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-identify-driver-charged-in-fatal-hit-and-run-crash-that-killed-a-greensboro-pedestrian/article_83d1c5dc-7666-11ed-9d2a-7f54e4b58e5b.html |
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Police said Thursday that Marcus Keith Anthony Woods, 27, of Durham is charged in the shooting death of 25-year-old Tyler Young. He is a non-sworn employee of the Durham Police Department, according to a news release.
The Raleigh-based Floyd Family Center for Social Equity dropped its former name, The George Floyd Memorial Center, in part to distinguish itself from other organizations named for George Floyd. | 2022-12-08T22:14:58Z | greensboro.com | Earthquake late Wednesday shocks small community in North Carolina mountains | https://greensboro.com/news/state-and-regional/earthquake-late-wednesday-shocks-small-community-in-north-carolina-mountains/article_56d7e61c-76fa-11ed-826e-0345904fcb4b.html | https://greensboro.com/news/state-and-regional/earthquake-late-wednesday-shocks-small-community-in-north-carolina-mountains/article_56d7e61c-76fa-11ed-826e-0345904fcb4b.html |
French-Israeli International Chess Grand Master Gabriel Flom played the chess club in the brewing room of Steel Hands Brewing, where Flom praised members, especially the skills of 9-year-old Celine Atassi (right) whom colleagues called a “tough competitor.”
Gabriel Flom is a French-Israeli International Chess Grand Master who teaches chess as the game and life lessons.
French-Israeli International Chess Grand Master Gabriel Flom playing with a resident at Abbotswood Senior Residence.
Flom challenged nearly 20 Elon Law School students, professors and friends to a dynamic simultaneous match. Additionally, he played with residents at Abbotswood Senior Residence and another simultaneous match with several members of the Greensboro Chess Club.
As he did last year, he came to Greensboro to visit family and friends after a Thanksgiving weekend tournament in Charlotte.
When Flom challenges groups, his mission is “having fun while teaching,” he said in his French accent. “Coaching other chess players is important to me personally and, I know, to whomever I play.”
After Flom stymied the Elon Law students and chess club members, the Grand Master reassembled each player’s chess board to show the participant how they could have prevailed, duplicating moves as tangible insight for them to incorporate into future play.
He played the chess club in the brewing room at Steel Hands Brewing, where Flom praised members, especially the skills of 9-year-old Celine Atassi whom colleagues called a “tough competitor.”
Flom has had multiple tournament wins around the world, many professional achievements and many hours of service to the chess community. In Jerusalem, he coaches blind students, where also he mentors many of Israel’s top youth champions.
Flom said he recognizes coaching as an obligation, not just an opportunity, to encourage and establish better chess players. He educates to make better people, he said. Flom coaches students around the world via the internet.
At Elon Law School, Flom told students, “You can learn a lot of things beyond just playing the game. In chess, the way you react to a defeat is the way you react in life. It is important you learn how you handle defeats in both.”
Flom is returning to Greensboro in March, saying he wants another match with the Elon Law students, the chess club and others.
A year ago, he conducted a simultaneous match with young students at the Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA. | 2022-12-09T14:11:34Z | greensboro.com | Chess Grand Master Gabriel Flom returns to play and teach in Greensboro | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/chess-grand-master-gabriel-flom-returns-to-play-and-teach-in-greensboro/article_2a5add7c-7639-11ed-a4ed-9b00962b790c.html | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/chess-grand-master-gabriel-flom-returns-to-play-and-teach-in-greensboro/article_2a5add7c-7639-11ed-a4ed-9b00962b790c.html |
The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department has received five bike racks and two public work stands to support equitable biking access, thanks to a grant from the N.C. Division of Public Health’s Community and Clinical Connections for Prevention and Health Branch.
Academy Sports + Outdoors and the Greensboro Swarm teamed up on Dec. 8 to provide 34 local children with a $5,000 shopping spree.
Each child received a $150 academy gift card to shop alongside players from the team for items on their holiday wish list such as: winter clothing, footwear, games, sports equipment and more.
The Rockingham County Government and Best Friends Animal Society will host a pet adoption fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 10 at Petsense of Reidsville at 1547 Freeway Drive.
The adoption fees will be waived.
Adoption fees cover spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations.
BackPack Beginnings held an open house on Dec. 6 at its new location, 3711 Alliance Drive in Greensboro.
The event highlighted the nonprofit’s new Family Market, “a dignity of choice, one-stop shopping experience where parents and children select their basic needs at no cost in a retail-like, welcoming environment.”
The nonprofit’s Christmas wish list includes new or gently used children’s toys, stuffed animals, books, children’s clothing, shoes, baby accessories and household goods, pantry food staples, hygiene products and gently used paper and plastic bags.
To donate, visit www.backpackbeginnings.org/donate. For information about drop off times and locations, visit www.backpackbeginnings.org/contact.
Jamestown Public Library will offer Pop Up Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. The Basket Ladies and Corner Book Shop will operate a special “Santa” opportunity for last minute Christmas shopping. Gifts will be for sale along with a chance to purchase Corner Bucks coupons. These coupons are $10 each and are good through Dec. 30, 2023.
On Dec. 10, United Way of Greater Greensboro, Greensboro Beautiful and Greensboro Housing Authority will plant a ceremonial white oak tree with Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan and more than 70 fruit trees that will serve as food and educational resources for future generations in one of the city’s food deserts.
At the beginning of the year, to celebrate UWGG’s centennial anniversary, the organization committed to planting 100 trees throughout Greensboro, and on Saturday that goal will be reached. The tree-planting collaboration began on March 1 at United Way’s Centennial Celebration where Vaughn joined leadership from UWGG, GB and GHA to plant the first ceremonial white oak tree at UWGG’s office.
On Earth Day (April 22), the organizations partnered with the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club to plant 25 trees at GHA’s Arbors at South Crossing, formerly Smith Homes.
The organizations will plant the final 74 trees at Hall Towers, 2314 N. Church St. and Positive Direction for Youth and Families Community Farm, 1500 Huffine Mill Road.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications through county social services departments for the state’s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program.
The federally funded program helps low-income households with a one-time payment directly to their heating vendor to offset the high cost of warming their homes during the cold weather months. Depending on the household’s primary heating source, the payment will be $300, $400 or $500. Thousands of eligible households will receive an automated LIEAP payment.
Eligible households may qualify to receive an automated payment for the 2022-2023 LIEAP season if a member of the household: Is age 60 or older or a person with a disability receiving services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services, currently receives Food and Nutrition Services and received LIEAP during the 2021-22 season.
Apply in person, submit an online application at epass.nc.gov, apply by phone, submit a paper application for LIEAP assistance through U.S. mail or fax the application to the local department of social services. Applications may also be dropped off at the local DSS, and applicants may contact their local DSS for information on how to obtain a paper application.
On Jan. 3, 2023, all other eligible households may begin applying.
The Community Bike Shop at Barber Park, open by appointment only, accepts bikes of all types and sizes. Volunteers refurbish and repair as many bikes as they can — and then they work with local agencies to help get bikes back into the community. One such partnership is Downtown Greenway’s annual Wheels on the Greenway event in May.
Drop-off bike donations at a partner site:
Cycles de ORO—701 A Hill St.
Reconsidered Goods—4118 Spring Garden St.
REI—3334 W. Friendly Ave., Suite 140
For information, visit https://bikesboroorg.wixsite.com/bikesboro/bikesboro-bikecoop.
The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department has received five bike racks and two public work stands to support equitable biking access, thanks to a grant from the NC Division of Public Health’s Community and Clinical Connections for Prevention and Health Branch. The amenities will allow residents to easily ride their bikes to access free or low-cost programs at parks and recreation centers.
The equipment, worth more than $3,000, was recently installed. Bike racks are now available at the Barber Park sprayground, Peeler Recreation Center, the Greensboro Sportsplex, Trotter Active Adult Center and Warnersville Recreation Center.
The public works stands are located at Woven Works Park along the Downtown Greenway and at Warnersville Recreation Center. The stations include eight common bicycle maintenance and repair tools as well as a stand to support a bike while it is being serviced.
Also, the Golden LEAF Board awarded $5,775,802 in funding for seven projects that will provide public infrastructure and, for publicly owned sites, clearing and rough grading, to benefit sites that have completed the due diligence necessary to demonstrate that the site is suitable for development.
Local organizations receiving funding include:
$1,000,000 to Randolph County to extend sewer to facilitate the development of the proposed I-74 Industrial Center, a 160-acre site located near Sophia, adjacent to I-74.
$1,000,000 to Rockingham County to grub and rough grade a 15-acre site at New Street Industrial Site in Eden, in an area that is one of the county’s most attractive to prospective industries.
Fresenius Kabi has announced the 12 newest inductees, including James O’Gara of Jamestown, into the Fresenius Kabi Blood Donation Hall of Fame.
Every year, Fresenius Kabi accepts hall of fame nominations from blood centers across the United States. Inductees and their stories are featured in a specialized calendar used by blood centers.
O’Gara, an adjunct music instructor at Greensboro College and a massage therapist in private practice, was nominated by the American Red Cross at 1501 Yanceyville St. in Greensboro.
O’Gara began donating at the age of 17, giving blood at a high school drive because he wanted “to be a blood donor just like my mother.” A few years later O’Gara learned how important platelets were for everyone from babies to patients undergoing burn and cancer treatments, and he committed himself to being a regular platelet donor.
To schedule a donation appointment, visit tinyurl.com/bdzma3zs.
O’Gara | 2022-12-09T14:11:52Z | greensboro.com | Helping Hands | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/helping-hands/article_afb6b39c-70d5-11ed-a02c-5b3f3a920f4d.html | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/helping-hands/article_afb6b39c-70d5-11ed-a02c-5b3f3a920f4d.html |
High Point University students pitched their business ventures to a panel of judges and earned start-up funds during the annual Elevator Pitch Competition on Nov. 16. Four groups placed in the competition and earned thousands of dollars for their companies.
High Point University’s Jewish students shared their faith and Hanukkah traditions with the HPU community during the annual Hanukkah Shabbat on Dec. 2. Pictured from left are Emma Strasser, a student visiting from Greensboro Day School, and Abby Schneid, a freshman from Greensboro.
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High Point University students pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges and earned start-up funds during the annual Elevator Pitch Competition on Nov. 16.
This year’s judges were Kendall Holbrook, CEO for Dev Technology Group; Timothy McLoughlin, a partner at Cofounders Capital; and Mark Prince, president and CEO for FirstPoint, and president and CEO of Greensboro Merchants Association.
The annual competition is part of HPU’s Global Entrepreneurship Week, an international initiative that introduces entrepreneurship to young people around the world. Twenty-five students competed this year for funding to launch their companies or continue working on their business plans. Four businesses were awarded with start-up funds and recognition.
Sean Martin earned first place and $8,000 for his business The Kap Popper, which was inspired by the challenges his aunt faced after suffering a stroke that led to a brain aneurysm. The Kap Popper provides a solution to opening twist-off plastic bottles for people without the ability to use both hands or with limited strength in their arms or hands.
Cameron Labrecque took home second place and earned $5,000 for his Rememery app. Third place and $3,000 went to Lauren McAtee for her company Clean DePawsit.
Two groups went home with $1,000 each as the fourth-place winners for their business ideas. Savannah Smith, a senior entrepreneurship major, created HatEase. The company QuickTag was created by students Quentin Barrial and Kelsey Barker.
New this year, the judges awarded Ashley Adler with the Rockstar Rookie award for her company, Brella. With this award, she received $2,000 and mentorship from community leader Gary Simon, owner of Simon Jewelers in High Point.
High Point University students were mentored again by Bob Ryan, retired sports columnist for The Boston Globe and HPU’s Sports Reporter in Residence from Nov. 29 to 30 as part of the Access to Innovators Program.
Ryan spoke to classes within the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication, including sports reporting, sports broadcasting and sport and communication. Students asked questions about his decades-long experience covering major sporting events and what he learned from it.
High Point University’s Student Government Association and other HPU students shared the holiday spirit with senior citizens in the community by filling 1,000 stockings for the Stuff a Stocking Campaign at the Salvation Army of High Point.
To make the donation possible, SGA held a holiday gathering and assembly-style stuffing event on Dec. 2. All students were welcome to help SGA members stuff stockings.
The stockings will be distributed at nine assisted living facilities and retirement communities. Each stocking was filled with winter weather necessities such as socks, gloves, toboggans, lip balm and lotion, as well as activities such as crossword puzzle books, playing cards, magnifying glasses, notebooks and colored pencils. Students also wrote messages in cards for each person.
High Point University’s Jewish students shared their faith and Hanukkah traditions with the HPU community during the annual Hanukkah Shabbat on Dec. 2.
This year, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Dec. 18 and concludes on Dec. 26. The university holds the annual Hanukkah celebration for the entire campus community every year and lights a menorah on campus.
The following UNCG students were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Mojeed Abisiga, Anna Carter, Amber Collins, Jacob Coscarelly, Max Counts, Tamarah Davis, Jessica Ford, Sanay Hewitt, Jaclyn Holland Limbrick, Julio Jeri, Mary-Helen Kolousek, Sarah Korb, Kelsey Moore, Sofie Muska, Tala Najjar, Julia Nelson, Andrew Orchowsky, Lomar Osbourne, Valentina Reyes, Skylar Robinson, Nicole Rosemond, Reetika Sarkar, Sophie Shahan and Madison Williams. | 2022-12-09T14:12:04Z | greensboro.com | Student Notebook | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/student-notebook/article_29f154c2-70cd-11ed-a063-e3122035ee99.html | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/student-notebook/article_29f154c2-70cd-11ed-a063-e3122035ee99.html |
Diane Bell The San Diego Union-Tribune
On Dec. 1, a casket bearing the recently identified remains of World War II sailor Daniel Harris arrived for burial on Dec. 7, the anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
Courtesy of Shannon McKee via Tribune News Service
Family of WW II sailor Daniel Harris are, from left, Jeanne and Shannon McKee, Esteban Roberts, Dianne McKee Roberts, James Roberts.
Courtesy of Naval History and
Heritage Command
SAN DIEGO — On Dec. 7, a sailor killed at Pearl Harbor will be buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. It will be an especially poignant day for three sisters and their family members who live in La Jolla, California.
Before passengers disembarked, the pilot greeted them, and the casket was ceremoniously met by a Navy honor guard. Harris’ remains then were escorted to the cemetery by motorcade flanked by Patriot Guard Riders. | 2022-12-09T14:13:28Z | greensboro.com | Sailor killed at Pearl Harbor comes home to family at last | https://greensboro.com/sailor-killed-at-pearl-harbor-comes-home-to-family-at-last/article_a277b420-7741-11ed-9ed3-77052e1608bd.html | https://greensboro.com/sailor-killed-at-pearl-harbor-comes-home-to-family-at-last/article_a277b420-7741-11ed-9ed3-77052e1608bd.html |
This evening's outlook for Greensboro: Cloudy. Some light rain is likely. Low near 45F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Temperatures in Greensboro will be cool tomorrow. The forecast calls for it to be a brisk 49 degrees. We'll see a low temperature of 41 degrees tomorrow. Periods of thunderstorms are expected tomorrow. Tomorrow's forecast brings 43% chance of rain, so you may want to bring an umbrella. The Greensboro area should see a light breeze, with winds only reaching 7 miles per hour, coming from northeast. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. For more daily forecast information, visit greensboro.com. | 2022-12-09T14:13:40Z | greensboro.com | Dec. 8, 2022 evening weather update for Greensboro | https://greensboro.com/weather/dec-8-2022-evening-weather-update-for-greensboro/article_51f27302-1be5-5ce1-87b2-0bb14739332a.html | https://greensboro.com/weather/dec-8-2022-evening-weather-update-for-greensboro/article_51f27302-1be5-5ce1-87b2-0bb14739332a.html |
UNCG students help provide vision of future community center in Walnut Cove
GREENSBORO — Leslie Bray Brewer needed help designing a vision for a new community center for the town of Walnut Cove.
She now happily has 18 of them.
Sophia Mistry points out features in her plans for the Walnut Cove community center to Stoel Burrows during a presentation of the 18 designs by UNCG students at the Gatewood Studio Arts Building on the university’s campus in Greensboro on Thursday.
Leslie Bray Brewer reacts to seeing Eboni Marrow’s proposed design for the Walnut Cove community center during a presentation Thursday at the Gatewood Studio Arts Building on UNCG’s campus in Greensboro.
Brewer soaked them in as she walked around to look at each of the designs, which were on display Thursday in UNCG’s Gatewood Studio Arts Building. It’s the work of senior UNCG architecture students she first met Aug. 30 when she shared with them — and their professor, Travis Hicks — the needs of Walnut Cove and ideas for amenities that focus on health and wellness.
“In talking to them, they’re so enthusiastic,” Brewer said Thursday. “They really are emotionally invested in this, which I had not expected.”
It started with a gathering in late August at an empty, grassy lot in Walnut Cove and a wish list of items. That’s where Brewer, a UNCG alumna driving the efforts to build the center, showed the students and Hicks the land where she expects it will be built someday.
Brewer runs a nonprofit that acquired land for the center in 2017 where the old Dodson Hotel once stood at the corner of North Main and East Second streets. She said she is pursuing grants to help fund the project.
Bray Brewer
Sahd Bayor said Thursday that he wanted his building to take on the shape of a walnut — as much as possible. He said he learned during the semester-long project to be “realistic” while developing his proposed center.
“If your work is not pleasing to you, it won’t be pleasing to others,” Bayor said.
Hicks said the students worked hard to develop their own process and style as they designed their proposals.
“I wanted to nurture their talent but not dictate anything to them,” Hicks said.
For Hicks and his students, Brewer’s request served as an opportunity to learn and help a community in need. Before starting their work, Hicks had talked about the importance of engaging the community in the process.
In addition to teaching architecture, Hicks also is director of the Center for Community-Engaged Design, a research center at UNCG that fosters community/university partnerships. Much of the center’s work is done in areas where resources are limited.
Brewer hopes to take the students’ designs to Walnut Cove, where they can be displayed and seen by residents. The property is already zoned for the center, she said.
“I’d like to get the town’s feedback on what they like,” she said.
One of the requests Brewer made of the students was to design a “beautiful multipurpose building” large enough to have a standard high school basketball court and other amenities. She didn’t put a cost limit on their creativity.
Because of space constraints, many or all of the designs featured multiple levels — including covered outdoor areas residents could enjoy.
“We can’t build out, so we have to build up,” Brewer said Thursday.
Brewer, a former teacher, wrote each of the students a thank you note, which she gave them Thursday to express her appreciation.
Eboni Marrow, who gladly answered questions Thursday about her design, said she and other students were inspired by Brewer’s passion for helping her community.
“She had such great energy and gave that to us,” Marrow said. “I wanted to put that energy into my work and give it back with everything she asked for.”
Travis Hicks, who teaches interior architecture at UNCG, talks with some of his seniors Aug. 30 about the site of the proposed community center in Walnut Cove.
Leslie Bray Brewer speaks to a group on Aug. 30 about the history of obtaining the land for the community center. Special guests included 18 UNCG architecture students and their professor Travis Hicks.
UNCG students reveal design concepts for a community center in Walnut Cove | 2022-12-10T03:15:14Z | greensboro.com | UNCG students help provide vision of future community center in Walnut Cove | https://greensboro.com/news/local/uncg-students-help-provide-vision-of-future-community-center-in-walnut-cove/article_1f8e57a4-7759-11ed-ade1-bf4480df0588.html | https://greensboro.com/news/local/uncg-students-help-provide-vision-of-future-community-center-in-walnut-cove/article_1f8e57a4-7759-11ed-ade1-bf4480df0588.html |
NCHSAA Class 2-A Championship
Reidsville junior lineman Nashaun Price tries to shake off Randleman quarterback Christian Long after stripping the ball and advancing deep into Tiger territory. The Rams would go on to win 49-7 in the first round of the 2A West NCHSAA state playoffs on Jimmy Teague Field at Community Stadium Friday night.
“We count on our seniors to be leaders, and those guys have stepped up from Day 1 this season,” Teague says. “I told them, ‘You guys are the ones with experience, so you’ve got to be leaders.’ They’ve really embraced that role and done a great job for us.”
‘We just had to put in the work’
‘It’s Reidsville football’ | 2022-12-10T03:15:39Z | greensboro.com | Seniors Nhycer Kelly and Nashaun Price lead Reidsville by example | https://greensboro.com/sports/high-school/football/seniors-nhycer-kelly-and-nashaun-price-lead-reidsville-by-example/article_be419dec-77e6-11ed-adcc-4fdaa32da84f.html | https://greensboro.com/sports/high-school/football/seniors-nhycer-kelly-and-nashaun-price-lead-reidsville-by-example/article_be419dec-77e6-11ed-adcc-4fdaa32da84f.html |
East Duplin is playing in a state championship football game for only the second time in school history. Coach Battle Holley's Panthers lost a 16-14 heartbreaker to Lenoir Hibriten in 2017 in Class 2-AA.
For Reidsville, playing in a state championship game is the expectation. The Rams are seeking their 23rd title and their fifth in seven years. Their most recent championship game appearance was also at Kenan Stadium, where they beat Burnsville Mountain Heritage 35-6 to cap the spring 2021 season.
East Duplin presents some unique challenges with its wing-T offense. RB Avery Gaby not only runs hard, but can break away from defenders in the open field, as evidenced by his 2,004 yards and 40 TDs rushing. The Panthers are not one-dimensional, although the ground is their preferred mode of transport with the football, as junior QB Zack Brown has passed for 1,161 yards with 18 TDs and five interceptions. Containing East Duplin will be all about playing assignment football and adjusting on the fly for a Reidsville defense that seems to get better with each game.
The Rams' offense hasn't put up its typical eye-popping numbers this season, but Reidsville can hurt opponents in a number of ways. Jeremiah Redd and Trey Poteat run the ball effectively behind a solid offensive line, and WRs Que'shyne Flippen and Dionte Neal can score any time they touch the ball. East Duplin can't afford to give up big plays and fall behind by more than one possession.
Special teams often play an outsized role in championship games, so it will be imperative for East Duplin to keep the Rams' dangerous kick-returners in check.
This is a very good East Duplin squad that beat a lot of good teams to get here, but the Panthers' defense has given up points in some key games. That's not a good trait to have against a Reidsville team that can score a number of ways. The Rams have gotten a disproportionate number of touchdowns this season from their defense, which has forced a remarkable 51 turnovers. Expect Reidsville to add to that total and make enough plays offensively to bring home a 23rd state title. Reidsville, 30-13
The senior two-way linemen have led the Rams back to the NCHSAA Class 2-A championship game Saturday against East Duplin. | 2022-12-10T03:15:51Z | greensboro.com | Scouting the NCHSAA Class 2-A football championship | https://greensboro.com/sports/scouting-the-nchsaa-class-2-a-football-championship/article_f7a88918-75bd-11ed-9b24-137289c01fc5.html | https://greensboro.com/sports/scouting-the-nchsaa-class-2-a-football-championship/article_f7a88918-75bd-11ed-9b24-137289c01fc5.html |
Grimsley coach Darryl Brown consoles sophomore running back Mitchell Summers, the Whirlies' offensive MVP of Friday night's NCHSAA Class 4-A football championship game. Mitchell rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown, but Grimsley lost to New Bern, 40-28.
New Bern’s running game is too much for Grimsley as the Whirlies fall 40-28 in the NCHSAA Class 4-A football championship game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill.
Why the Whirlies lost
Grimsley simply couldn’t stop New Bern’s triple-option offense. Whether the Bears were running from a spread formation or an old-school wishbone, they were just too physical and too fast for the Whirlies’ defense. New Bern never attempted a pass, but the Bears never needed to throw because they were able to run for 394 yards on 54 attempts (7.3 yards per carry).
“When we were pulling up in Chapel Hill there was a car in front of our bus and the license plate on the back said ‘RUN N WIN,’” New Bern coach Torrey Nowell said. “It was like, how ironic is that? … In a world full of spread teams, I think it’s pretty difficult for guys to handle people running at them the whole time.”
On offense, Grimsley struggled to throw the football, with senior quarterback Ryan Stephens only completing five of 16 passes for 102 yards, and 85 of those yards came on a fourth-quarter touchdown to Terrell Anderson. The one interception Stephens threw actually bounced off Anderson’s hands on a slant in the first quarter.
“We just missed a couple of throws,” Brown said. “They’re good up front, so they create a lot of pressure. Then they get in your face and play man coverage with safeties over the top, which is extremely tough to get a passing game going against. When they do that, you hope you can run the ball, but they also did an really good job on that with their linebackers.”
The Whirlies were able to rush for 155 yards, but they were never able to break the kind of long runs that have been a staple of their offense during these playoffs. They also failed to convert in the red zone at the end of the first half when they turned the ball over on downs at the New Bern 15 down 20-14.
Why the Bears won
New Bern’s powerful ground game was in full effect. Coach Torrey Nowell’s team finished the year with 6,219 yards on the ground, one of the top five single-season rushing totals in NCHSAA history. QB Damaree Tucker made great reads all night and finished 105 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including the clincher when he went 36 yards on third-and-11 with 33 seconds to play.
“People ask: ‘Why the triple-option?’” Nowell said. “Because we want to be different, because we don’t want to be like everybody else.”
Defensively, the Bears managed to keep the Grimsley running game in check despite using their safeties to help on Whirlies wide receivers Alex Taylor and Terrell Anderson. Tackles K.J. Sampson (Florida State commit) and Taevion Cox controlled the middle of the line, and LB No’Tavien Green cleaned up everything on the outside, forced a fumble and picked off a pass.
“Amari Birth has been playing incredibly in the playoffs,” Nowell said of his senior cornerback. "This kid has covered (Rolesville’s Ohio State commit) Noah Rogers, the kid at Millbrook (Nathan Leacock) who’s going to Tennessee.”
Coming up empty from the New Bern 15 in the closing moments of the first half was crushing for Grimsley. Stephens was unable to connect on two passes to Taylor and one to Anderson. The most frustrating was an overthrow of Anderson on a double-move to the back left-corner of the end zone when he had beaten coverage.
New Bern held, then forced a three-and-out after kicking off to the Whirlies to start the second half. One play after Taylor’s punt, Aronne Herring got around left end, then cut back to the right and ran 66 yards for a TD. Grimsley trailed 27-14 and the Bears held on to claim their first state title since 2014.
1. Special teams still special for Grimsley. The Whirlies, who had swung momentum repeatedly in the kicking game during the playoffs, blocked the extra-point attempt after New Bern’s first touchdown. After the Bears went up 13-0, Anderson returned the ensuing kickoff 98 yards for a TD to get Grimsley back in the game.
2. New Bern’s Torrey Nowell can coach. Nowell left Class 1-A finalist Pamlico after the 2018 season to take over at New Bern. It wasn’t pretty at first, with the Bears going 2-9 in his first season, but the trajectory has been upward ever since. “Coach Nowell started with us early,” Sampson said. “He set the standard for us. Coming from a 1-A school, a lot of people doubted him, but we just trusted his process.”
3. The future is bright for the Whirlies. Yes, Grimsley loses Stephens, Georgia-bound DT Jamaal Jarrett and LB Khalil Stimpson among others, but the cupboard will hardly be bare next season. Anderson and Taylor return as receivers, 2,100-yard rusher Mitchell Summers is only a sophomore and Bryce Davis and Andre Hill will be back on the defensive line. Then there’s freshman QB Faizon Brandon, who split reps with Stephens in practice all season and helped the Whirlies beat Reagan.
Grimsley — QB Ryan Stephens 12 rushes 59 yards, TD, 5-of-16 passing, 102 yards, TD, INT; RB Mitchell Summers 18 carries, 71 yards, TD; WR Terrell Anderson 1 catch, 85 yards, TD, kickoff-return TD; LB Keshaun Jones 8 tackles; DE Bryce Davis 2 TFLs.
New Bern — QB Damaree Tucker 12 rushes, 105 yards, 2 TDs; RB Aronne Herring 16 carries, 161 yards, 2 TDs; RB Chamir Wright 4 carries, 34 yards, 2 TDs; LB No’Tavien Green 8 tackles, sack, INT, forced fumble; DT K.J. Sampson 7½ tackles, 1½ TFLs; DE Will Brimmer sack, fumble recovery.
“These kids are New Bern kids. They grew up here and played ball together and battled the whole time. I just love these guys and I’m super-thankful for them.” – Torrey Nowell, New Bern coach
“New Bern is an outstanding football team. They’re very physical, extremely talented and athletic and very good at what they do. I tip my hat to them.” – Darryl Brown, Grimsley coach
New Bern: 16-0.
Grimsley 7 7 7 7 — 28
NB – Chamir Wright 22 run (kick blocked), 1st, 9:23
NB – Aronne Herring 12 run (Wyatt Jackson kick), 1st, 3:54
Gr – Terrell Anderson 98 kickoff return (Jackson Henry kick), 1st, 3:40
Gr – Ryan Stephens 30 run (Henry kick), 2nd, 11:16
NB – Wright 4 run (Jackson kick), 2nd, 8:07
NB – Herring 66 run (Jackson kick), 3rd, 10:12
Gr – Mitchell Summers 6 run (Henry kick), 3rd, 4:16
NB – Damaree Tucker 23 run (kick failed), 4th, 11:53
Gr – Anderson 85 pass from Stephens (Henry kick), 4th, 2:57
NB – Tucker 36 run (Jackson kick), 4th, :33 | 2022-12-10T09:03:03Z | greensboro.com | Quick Take: New Bern 40, Grimsley 28 | https://greensboro.com/sports/quick-take-new-bern-40-grimsley-28/article_42626484-7851-11ed-8d95-6b1c4a3c5831.html | https://greensboro.com/sports/quick-take-new-bern-40-grimsley-28/article_42626484-7851-11ed-8d95-6b1c4a3c5831.html |
This evening's outlook for Greensboro: Partly cloudy skies. Low 37F. Winds light and variable. Greensboro folks should see highs in the 50's tomorrow. It looks to reach a brisk 51 degrees. 29 degrees is tomorrow's low. Tomorrow's conditions are expected to be clear, so there shouldn't been too many clouds in the sky. The Greensboro area should see a light breeze, with winds only reaching 7 miles per hour, coming from northeast. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. Visit greensboro.com for more weather updates. | 2022-12-12T01:04:42Z | greensboro.com | Dec. 11, 2022 evening weather update for Greensboro | https://greensboro.com/weather/dec-11-2022-evening-weather-update-for-greensboro/article_b9a440bd-1fb7-5023-a32b-fff9cae36501.html | https://greensboro.com/weather/dec-11-2022-evening-weather-update-for-greensboro/article_b9a440bd-1fb7-5023-a32b-fff9cae36501.html |
Common and Unexpected Medical Complications of Dementia Care: 4:30-5:45 p.m. today, Dec. 12, The Memory Care Center, 2701 Henry St., Greensboro. Some complications include problems with balance, malnutrition, dehydration, constipation, sepsis, UTIs and other infections. Complications during the end stages of the disease like bedsores, muscle contractures and failure of body systems will also be addressed.
Holiday Tea for Family Caregivers: 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, The Memory Care Center. Special Holiday Tea event with delicious treats. Also learn tips on staying connected with those you love while remaining connected to peace within yourself during the holiday season.
Tackling Caregiver Stress: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, Cone Health MedCenter Greensboro, 3518 Drawbridge Parkway, Greensboro. Lunch served. Learn the warning signs of stress, help identify your personal stressors, and discuss practical strategies to help you cope.
Registration is required for each class at www.well-springsolutions.org and find the events on the calendar. For information, call 336-545-5377.
Travel tips for caregivers and those with dementia can be found by visiting the Alzheimer’s Association website at alz.org/help-support/resources/holidays.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Chapters in North Carolina offer free education programs and support groups to help all North Carolina caregivers and their families on topics such as navigating the holidays.
For a complete list or to register for upcoming programs, visit act.alz.org/ncmonthlyprograms.
The N.C. General Assembly designated 2023 as N.C. Year of the Trail, an effort led by the Great Trails State Coalition.
The campaign will reach communities with the message of how and where to experience trails that showcase North Carolina’s beautiful landscapes, provide healthy recreation and stimulate local economies. Watch this video at tinyurl.com/3286sk78 to learn more.
The coalition is a group of more than 50 organizations working to build more opportunities for hiking, biking, walking, running, paddling and horseback riding across the state through increased awareness, legislative action, education and engagement.
To stay informed visit instagram.com/greattrailsnc and greattrailsnc.com.
High Point Museum is now a certified autism center. The designation is awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards to organizations that complete training and certification to better understand and welcome autistic or sensory-sensitive guests and their families.
In addition to staff training, IBCCES also conducted an onsite review to provide additional recommendations on how to better welcome and accommodate visitors, including sensory guides to help visitors understand the impact on the five senses for each exhibit area.
The museum offers designated quiet areas inside and outside the museum for those who need a space to retreat if feeling overloaded. The museum also offers an app with online tours of the historical park, a museum map and visitor and event information to aid visitors in planning their trip.
Because there is no admission fee to the museum, re-entry is allowed during the visit.
IBCCES has offered cognitive disorder training and certification for more than 20 years
IBCCES also created AutismTravel.com, a free online resource for parents that lists certified destinations and connects families to other resources and each other. Each destination listed on the site has met the Certified Autism Center requirements. | 2022-12-12T05:35:16Z | greensboro.com | Health Happenings | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/health-happenings/article_a38d4192-763b-11ed-85ee-2bc156c08060.html | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/health-happenings/article_a38d4192-763b-11ed-85ee-2bc156c08060.html |
In this undated photo provided by Holabird Western Americana Collections is a lid to a Wells Fargo treasure shipment box, recovered from the fabled "Ship of Gold," the S.S. Central America that sank in 1857. The lid was sold at auction for $99,600 by Holabird Western Americana Collections in Reno, Nevada on December 3, 2022.
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Moove it: Cows in 'live Nativity' scene exit stage left, try to escape this NC island
One coastal church’s wish to recreate a “live Nativity” scene turned chaotic in the strangest way, when some of the farm animals escaped and tried swimming off the island. It happened Saturday, Dec. 3, in Carolina Beach and photos show police waist-deep in the Cape Fear River as they tried pulling cows back to dry land on Sunday. The island is 140 miles southeast of Raleigh. “When you’re a ...
Tens of thousands of people braced for days without electricity in Moore County, where authorities say two power substations were shot up by one or more people with apparent criminal intent. | 2022-12-12T13:49:54Z | greensboro.com | North Carolina shipwreck yields gold, Colt pistol and, maybe, first pair of Levi's | https://greensboro.com/news/state-and-regional/north-carolina-shipwreck-yields-gold-colt-pistol-and-maybe-first-pair-of-levis/article_e899e044-7a12-11ed-8bb7-7790b51e22c5.html | https://greensboro.com/news/state-and-regional/north-carolina-shipwreck-yields-gold-colt-pistol-and-maybe-first-pair-of-levis/article_e899e044-7a12-11ed-8bb7-7790b51e22c5.html |
YMCA program for Latino immigrant families creates community
DJ SIMMONS The Charlotte Observer
Miguel Mendieta, 8, makes shapes with Play-Doh at the Cato Education Center at Harris YMCA on Nov. 7 in Charlotte. Miguel’s mother ended up helping with the Parents as Teachers program. Mendieta says participating in the various programs through the initiative not only helps her grow as a person, it also provides a full circle moment for her.
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez PHOTOS, The Charlotte Observer
Maria Belen Mendieta poses with her children at the Harris YMCA on Nov. 7 in Charlotte. The YMCA started its South Boulevard Initiative a few years ago to help the large Latino immigrant community on South Boulevard.
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, The Charlotte Observer
CHARLOTTE — When Maria Belen Mendieta first moved to Charlotte from Ecuador in 2015, she longed for a sense of community.
While researching English speaking classes at Central Piedmont Community College, a parent told her about the Harris YMCA’s Parents as Teachers (PAT) program.
The program is only one aspect of the Y’s South Boulevard initiative, a collaborative effort with Forest Hills Church to bring programs to that corridor where many Latino families live.
The South Boulevard initiative has provided a holistic way to help acclimate new Latino immigrant families to Charlotte. For them, there are parenting education classes, health and development assessments, and assistance in times of crisis.
Mendieta says it helped shape her into the parent she is today.
“Being that I was a first-time mom, it really helped and guided me in raising Miguel, my first born,” Mendieta, 29, said.
The initiative started in 2014, says Ana Butters, a community development director at the Harris YMCA, as the nonprofit discussed better ways to help Latino immigrant families in its service area.
“But we don’t prescribe services,” Butters said. “Our whole intention for this initiative is to work with the community, not for the community.”
Today, South Boulevard families are provided with monthly community workshops, English as a Second Language classes, and its PAT program.
Participating not only helped her grow as a person, it also provided a full circle moment for her, Mendieta said. She now works as an ESL-YKids associate, where she provides activities for children of the Y’s ESL students while they are in class.
“It has allowed me to apply everything I learned through Parents as Teachers to help other families,” Mendieta said.
This program serves 25 Latino families with children up to 5 years old, Pilar Perez, Associate director of family engagement at YMCA Of Greater Charlotte, said.
The national home visiting model started in 1981 for first-time parents, but the Harris Y’s program is tailored for families on South Boulevard.
Perez said families learn activities and games focused on teaching their kids motor skills, communication, and problem-solving. Each December a graduation is also held with caps and gowns.
“It changed me as a parent,” Mendieta recalled.
Through the program she learned about child development and how she could help her son become successful academically. And it was not only good for preparing her first born for school, it got her acclimated to the city.
Parent educators would use WhatsApp to share local resources with families — from vaccination clinics, to story time at the Mecklenburg County Library.
“Being a newcomer I didn’t know how to navigate the system,” Mendieta said. “I learned through a lot of those visits how to do that.”
In addition to its graduation, the program during the summer had a Fiesta Festival. Now a mother of three, Mendieta said attending the program grew her parenting confidence. The program also has monthly community workshops, teaching parents how to manage stress and finances.
“The communication with my parent educator helped me understand the differences with my kids and how to help them be successful as individuals,” Mendieta said.
She said the sense of family and community is why she would recommend the program for any South Boulevard family.
“It allows you to come to a place where the whole family can be successful,” Mendieta said.
Eat. Repay. Love.
GREENSBORO — Like many, Ron and Kari Gaffe have sought treatment at the Cone Health Cancer Center. And like many, they’re grateful for the car…
This past year has seen a horrific flood that submerged one-third of Pakistan, one of the three costliest U.S. hurricanes on record, devastating droughts in Europe and China, a drought-triggered famine in Africa and deadly heat waves all over. Yet this wasn’t climate change at its worst. With all that death and destruction in 2022, climate-related disaster damages are down from 2021, according to insurance and catastrophe giant Swiss Re. That’s the state of climate change in the 2020s that $268 billion in global disaster costs is a 12% drop from the previous year, where damage passed $300 billion.
RALEIGH — Representatives for two elected government lawyers argued on Tuesday before an appeals court deciding whether potential prosecution … | 2022-12-12T13:50:00Z | greensboro.com | YMCA program for Latino immigrant families creates community | https://greensboro.com/z-no-digital/ymca-program-for-latino-immigrant-families-creates-community/article_b274e108-7a17-11ed-aa3e-77925318022e.html | https://greensboro.com/z-no-digital/ymca-program-for-latino-immigrant-families-creates-community/article_b274e108-7a17-11ed-aa3e-77925318022e.html |
'Excessive' price-scanner errors at 6 Triad stores draw state fines; 17 stores fined in region
Janet Jackson has announced a new tour that includes a stop in North Carolina.
Vianney Le Caer, Invision
Rapper Ludacris will be the opening act on Janet Jackson's new tour.
Scott Roth, Invision
Tickets will go on sale to the public at 11 a.m. Dec. 16 at livenation.com. Several pre-sale options are available at tinyurl.com/4un3f3d6.
Janet Jackson “Together Again 2023” tour dates:
Thursday, May 18: Mashantucket, CN, Foxwoods Casino
Tuesday, May 23: Toronto, Ontario, Budweiser Stage | 2022-12-12T18:18:37Z | greensboro.com | Janet Jackson announces ‘Together Again’ 2023 tour, including a stop in N.C. | https://greensboro.com/entertainment/music/janet-jackson-announces-together-again-2023-tour-including-a-stop-in-n-c/article_67860a84-7a42-11ed-be2e-1f7e3710eada.html | https://greensboro.com/entertainment/music/janet-jackson-announces-together-again-2023-tour-including-a-stop-in-n-c/article_67860a84-7a42-11ed-be2e-1f7e3710eada.html |
Rams freshman Dionte Neal looks for a running lane and races for a late touchdown to keep his team in the game in the fourth quarter in Chapel Hill Dec. 10.
Rams junior linebacker Paul Widerman and a teammate make a stop in title game action versus the Panthers Saturday afternoon.
Reidsville freshman Kendre Harrison advances the ball for a first down after a catch in action versus the Panthers last weekend.
Reidsville junior Que’shyne Flippen breaks into the open field in the Rams 24-21 loss in the 2022 2A NCHSAA state championship at Kenan Stadium Saturday afternoon.
CHAPEL HILL - Reidsville’s quest for the school’s 23rd football state championship will have to wait for another time as East Duplin used a strong rushing attack combined with stout defense to hold off Reidsville in a 24-21 win in the 2022 2A NCHSAA state championship at Kenan Stadium Saturday afternoon.
The Panthers heavy-run mix of the Wing T and Wildcat offense, something the Rams hadn’t seen prior to the title game, proved to be problematic all day long for Reidsville’s highly-taunted defense.
After going up two possessions in the fourth quarter, RHS freshman Dionte Neal made it interesting heading down the stretch as he took the East Duplin kickoff 83 yards to the house for a TD to cut the lead to a field goal with just over two minutes to play giving his team a shot.
Ultimately, the Panthers defense made stops and a special team’s stop on the Rams on-side kick allowed East Duplin to run out the clock and lock up the win.
A first half grinder with the score tied at 7-7, turned into a second half showdown with the 2A NCHSAA state title on the line.
A nine play opening drive culminated by Panthers senior Avery Gaby’s run that punched the pig skin in for touchdown for the 7-0 lead on the Panthers first possession.
Trading several possessions throughout the majority of the second quarter, Reidsville finally started to move the chains and put together a 14 play scoring drive. Junior AL Lee later connected on a 2 yard touchdown pass to Neal. Special teams would eventually play a critical role in the game, beginning with a blocked Reidsville field goal that resulted in a dramatic Elam Moore 85 yard scoop-and score to put the Panthers up 14-7 with 9:19 to go in the second quarter.
The East Duplin defense then made another play on an interception by Brecken Bowles to put the ball back into the offenses hands. The Panthers continued to run the rock effectively, but had to settle for a 27 yard field goal to bump the lead up to 17-7 with 2:54 remaining in the third period.
Heading into the final frame, the Rams defense made a stand, blocking a punt then Lee hit JD McCain on a sideline route over the top to cut the lead to 17-14 with 7:25 to go in the game.
Penalties were a contributing factor to Reidsville’s demise down the stretch. After the Rams defense put East Duplin’s back against the wall, setting up two third and long situations, the tide turned in the Panthers favor. The first was a game-changer on an incomplete pass where Lorenzo Mendoza was flagged on a pass interference call, on what appeared to be clean coverage to most in the stands. That call advanced the chains and gave the Panthers a fresh set of downs. The second costly penalty, a 15 yard facemask, had the same outcome with a 15 yard advancement and another first down. Six plays later Brown connected with Kade Kennedy on a 5 yard touchdown pass to bump the lead up to 24-14 with 2:16 to go in the game seemingly putting the game on ice. But Neal’s kickoff return for a touchdown gave the Rams one last shot with 2:03 to go to make it a one possession game at 24-21.
The aforementioned onside kick, laid down perfectly by De Jong was, a dribbler from the 40 yard line to the 50 which the Rams recovered, but the officials ruled the ball didn’t go 10 yards and awarded the ball to the Panthers at the 49 yard line. That basically put the game on ice as the East Duplin offense ran out the clock.
The Panthers amassed 292 yards rushing with Gabby Leading the way with 189 on 37 attempts while Reidsville had 104 by committee.
Lee was 15 of 26 for 194 yards passing and tossed a pair of TD’s.
On the defensive end Widerman had 11 tackles and Harrison added 10 more for RHS.
“These seniors have done such a great job for us. It’s always bittersweet when it doesn’t end the way you want to end it for them. They’re such a great bunch of guys. I couldn’t have asked for a better group to coach, and I’m just so proud of them.” – Jimmy Teague, Reidsville coach, choking up with emotion after the Rams’ loss.
Greensboro News and Record journalist Joe Sirera contributed to this report.
R 0 7 0 14 — 21
E 7 0 10 7 — 24
E — Avery Gabby runs 1 yard for the touchdown. P.A.T by Darwin Bonillia good. E 7-0, 7:58 – 1st
R — Al Lee throws a 2 yard touchdown pass to Dionte Neal. P.A.T. by Ivar De Jong. 7-7, 0:00 – 2nd
E — Elam Moore returns a blocked kick 85 yards for a touchdown. P.A.T by Bonillia. E 14-7, 9:19 – 3rd
E — Bonillia kicked a 26 yard field goal. E 17-7. 5:15 – 3rd
R — Lee throws 40 yard touchdown pass to JD McCain . P.A.T. De Jong. E 17-14, 7:25, 4th
E — Zack Brown throws 5 yard touchdown pass to Kade Kennedy. P.A.T Bonillia. E 24-14, 2:16, 4th
R — Neal returns kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown. P.A.T. De Jong. E 24-21, 2:03, 4th | 2022-12-13T01:42:58Z | greensboro.com | East Duplin outlast Rams to win first football state championship | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/east-duplin-outlast-rams-to-win-first-football-state-championship/article_7dcd9410-7a6f-11ed-899f-c36d2e9b7759.html | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/east-duplin-outlast-rams-to-win-first-football-state-championship/article_7dcd9410-7a6f-11ed-899f-c36d2e9b7759.html |
RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
Uncredited - handout one time use, Boom Supersonic
GREENSBORO — Florida Turbine Technologies will be the engine developer for Boom Supersonic's Overture aircraft.
Boom could not be immediately reached for comment on the report, first posted by Reuters. There is no news release on Boom's website about selecting an engine developer and manufacturer.
According to media reports, a division of General Electric will manufacture the engines.
The Associated Press quoted Blake Scholl, Boom's founder and chief executive, as saying Boom "looked at a bunch" of other engine designers and manufacturers before choosing FTT, which is owned by Kratos Turbine Technologies.
Mary Ellen Shiflett, president of the League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad, said this morning she is "heartbroken and horrified" that North Carolina's state legislature is arguing before the Supreme Court that it should not face review from state courts on congressional redistricting and holding federal elections. | 2022-12-13T15:03:03Z | greensboro.com | Boom times: After false start, another engine company is tapped for Overture jet | https://greensboro.com/news/local/boom-times-after-false-start-another-engine-company-is-tapped-for-overture-jet/article_5fd50012-7ae5-11ed-8070-df3395cd069a.html | https://greensboro.com/news/local/boom-times-after-false-start-another-engine-company-is-tapped-for-overture-jet/article_5fd50012-7ae5-11ed-8070-df3395cd069a.html |
In 2008, Mike Rowe created the mikeroweWORKS Foundation to launch a national campaign for skilled labor and has a scholarship program to help people get trained for in-demand skilled jobs.
Mike Rowe, host of “Dirty Jobs,” a series airing every Sunday on Discovery and streaming on Discovery+.
The new season sees Rowe stirring massive vats of hot sauce made from fearsome chili peppers in Fort Mill, S.C., and getting dirtier by the minute trying to empty ultrafine carbon dust bags in Berthoud, Colo.
Then the pandemic in 2020 put a focus on jobs such as nursing, food delivery workers and store cashiers that suddenly became vital for Americans, reviving interest in new “Dirty Jobs” episodes.
“That worries me. Because there are 11 million open jobs in the country. A lot of them look dirty, most of them are better than people think, and almost none of them require four-year degree.”
What: "Dirty Jobs"
How to watch: Airing on Discovery and streaming on Discovery+
Information: discovery.com/shows/dirty-jobs | 2022-12-15T06:07:04Z | greensboro.com | Mike Rowe gets filthy on 'Dirty Jobs' to reconnect Americans | https://greensboro.com/entertainment/television/mike-rowe-gets-filthy-on-dirty-jobs-to-reconnect-americans/article_7fa615b8-7a66-11ed-a2cb-7b30c769a73a.html | https://greensboro.com/entertainment/television/mike-rowe-gets-filthy-on-dirty-jobs-to-reconnect-americans/article_7fa615b8-7a66-11ed-a2cb-7b30c769a73a.html |
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper described this week jobs announcements, an emerging clean energy sector and his ability to block “culture-war, business-killing” laws on social issues from the General Assembly among his administration's accomplishments during 2022.
House Speaker Tim Moore, Senate leader Phil Berger of Eden and the governor reached a détente of sorts following the 2020 elections, when Cooper won reelection and Republicans retained their majorities in the House and Senate. Those majorities, however, weren't veto-proof.
On other topics, Cooper said he remained hopeful that legislators would reach an agreement to expand Medicaid to hundreds of thousands of low-income adults after the most promising effort to date at the Legislative Building last summer fizzled by year's end. | 2022-12-15T13:44:14Z | greensboro.com | Cooper on 2022: Job announcements and clean energy wins highlight year that was | https://greensboro.com/news/local/cooper-on-2022-job-announcements-and-clean-energy-wins-highlight-year-that-was/article_f5b9c89e-7c73-11ed-8426-43b1ebf04a74.html | https://greensboro.com/news/local/cooper-on-2022-job-announcements-and-clean-energy-wins-highlight-year-that-was/article_f5b9c89e-7c73-11ed-8426-43b1ebf04a74.html |
Kathy Schlosser: Winter isn't dreary if you look for the color in your own yard
Katherine Schlosser Special to the News & Record
Pinxter azaleas (Rhododendron periclymenoides), which are native across most of our state, show off mahogany buds.
Kathy Schlosser, provided
Despite being non-native, pansies are a winter staple in our area.
Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) was an accidental find. The leaves turn a cheerful soft magenta as the weather turns cold.
A sweet gum tree that had to be cut down left behind sweet gum saplings.
The year has said goodbye to the flowers of summer and autumn, and the sky more often turns pearl gray. Some mourn the loss of the vibrancy and joy of more colorful days, while I cheer on the crisp, fresh air and woodsy fragrance of winter.
Wandering around the garden this morning, I searched for what nature decided was appropriate for this time of year. It took just a few minutes to return to the house with almost a dozen photos featuring winter shades of red.
It may require adjusting your expectations to find such treasures, but they are waiting for you to notice them. The first I saw were the mahogany buds on one of my Pinxter azaleas (Rhododendron periclymenoides). Native across most of our state, it grows from New Hampshire to Alabama, with delicate pink flowers in early spring. One in my front yard remains about 3 feet tall, while one in the back, exposed to a bit more sun, is every bit as much as 10 feet tall.
A sweet gum sapling (Liquidambar styraciflua), only about 15 inches tall, next caught my eye with its bright scarlet leaves. We once had a large sweet gum in the front yard that was too close to the house. Sadly, we had it taken down to protect the house, and it has been paying us back for the past six or seven years by continuing to push up saplings.
Likely, the sweet gum is hoping I will miss them, noticing them only when too big for me to cut down. It isn’t that I don’t like the trees, they are really quite lovely with a gorgeous, rounded crown and nice autumn leaves in bright shades of red, yellow, mauve and orange. I would have kept it had its roots not already pushed up part of our sidewalk.
Though not native, pansies, the darlings of winter plantings, evolved in the 1800s with the assistance of a London gardener. By breeding three Viola species, including V. tricolor, which is the naturalized violet we know as Johnny-Jump-Up, large-flowered pansies came about. By the mid- to late-1800s, America had fallen in love with them and nurseries still offer them every year. I can’t imagine a winter without a pansy greeting me with its happy face regardless of the weather. I have them in yellow, blue, magenta and white.
I also noticed red in the winter leaves of Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), but I never thought about it until it appeared in my camera frame. The red flowers faded in early summer, but the leaves persist through heat and drought, turning a cheerful soft magenta as the weather turns cold and they wait for spring.
There are many more plants that hold onto leaves in red, russet, crimson and currant. Some are around long into cold weather, others fall quickly. It is worth spending a few minutes, even in your own yard, to see what colors you find.
Berries should not be overlooked, for without them many birds and animals would suffer from hunger. Our most visible bright red berries are on stems of Winterberry (Ilex verticilata), Possumhaw (Ilex decidua), Mountain holly (Ilex montana — yes, it grows in Guilford County — and American holly (Ilex opaca). There are other holly species in the coastal plain or mountains and still others here but with black or deep blue berries — all helpful for birds and other creatures, but in muted colors.
You may recall from an earlier column the caution that women should pay particular attention to “bringing in the holly” over the holidays. Long ago it was commonly accepted that if holly was brought into the house first, it would be the man who ruled the house for the year. If ivy was brought in first, it was the woman who would rule the home for the next 12 months. So, women, get busy!
A popular viburnam is American Cranberry Bush (Viburnum opulus var. americanum). This one grows quite well here but is native in more northern states. Virginia is about as far south as it is known to grow naturally. This was one of the prettiest visions in my winter yard before it succumbed to drought several years ago. Free of its leaves but full of bright red cardinals seeking the scarlet berries that persist late into the season, it was a merry sight indeed.
Though I had always heard that viburnum berries were not edible, I have read that they have a history of use in making jam and can be eaten raw — in small quantities. Most berries of viburnum species contain a degree of toxicity, so my advice is to leave the berries for the birds. You will gain more enjoyment from watching the cardinals than from a questionably safe jam. They also have very pretty white, lacy flowers in spring.
Winter also brings to my mind the red fox, exquisite creatures that roam around our area. They are small, with a red back and white bellies, black feet and ears, and a bushy red and black tail with a white tip. Their brown, green or yellow eyes gaze with the same look as dogs, making them appear shy and friendly. They are wild animals, however, and need to be watched with great care. They may be in your neighborhood, but don’t be fooled by their beauty. They can attack but most likely will be eager to get away from you.
From my Swedish background, I developed a fondness for red foxes. Many Swedish illustrations, even on Christmas cards, feature a red fox. Some images place them in their den under a tree, running through the snow or chatting with a Tomte (a character vaguely similar to a Santa). The Swedes consider red foxes clever and resourceful animals and also believed, many years ago, that they were responsible for the existence of the northern lights.
Aesop tells the story of a red fox in his famed fable, The Fox and The Grapes. A fox tries his best to reach grapes on a vine, eventually giving up. He saves face by declaring that the grapes were probably sour anyway. Since Aesop’s time, around 600 BCE, we understand the term “sour grapes” to signify the disparaging of something we want but cannot have.
Despite frequent cries of the dreary and dark nature of winter, color and excitement thrive in our gardens year-round. It opens our eyes to new ways of looking at our surroundings and instills in us an appreciation of the exquisite beauty of each of our seasons.
Katherine Schlosser
Katherine Schlosser is a conservationist, author and lecturer who welcomes your comments and suggestions at kathyschlosser@triad.rr.com or 336-855-8022. | 2022-12-16T05:42:37Z | greensboro.com | Kathy Schlosser: Winter isn't dreary if you look for the color in your own yard | https://greensboro.com/community/kathy-schlosser-winter-isnt-dreary-if-you-look-for-the-color-in-your-own-yard/article_892ea12c-7bf6-11ed-a5ce-87066c444333.html | https://greensboro.com/community/kathy-schlosser-winter-isnt-dreary-if-you-look-for-the-color-in-your-own-yard/article_892ea12c-7bf6-11ed-a5ce-87066c444333.html |
The Salvation Army of High Point’s red kettle goal is $110,000 to continue helping local families in need through 2023. Red Kettles can be found at 19 High Point business locations through Dec. 24.
“The money raised in the red kettles enables us to provide hope for families and individuals in financial crisis, not just at Christmas, but throughout the entire year ahead,” said Captains Lars and Ingrid Ljungholm, commanding officers of The Salvation Army of High Point. “To meet the increased need, we need the community’s help to reach our goal so that we can continue helping local youth through our character development programs, offer food for empty tables, and provide safe shelter for families in need.”
Donors can also make a gift to the nonprofit’s virtual red kettle via QR code on the red kettle.
The virtual kettle link is give.salvationarmycarolinas.org/Virtual-Red-Kettle-High-Point.
Local companies, businesses, churches, civic groups and individuals interested in volunteering to ring bells, can pick a date, time and location online by visiting www.registertoring.com and entering their zip code.
The Greensboro Police Department partnered with the community to support more than 56 families and 50 senior citizens this holiday season.
Operation Yuletide, launched Dec. 14 and organized by Kate Sigmon, assistant director of community engagement, was an initiative led by members of the Greensboro Police Department to bring some holiday cheer to good people who are experiencing tough times.
Throughout the year, GPD employees meet people who have been affected by serious crimes, accidents or unfortunate turns of event. During Yuletide, those employees organize to provide gifts of new clothing, toys and household items to deserving families and seniors referred by the police department.
The department also “adopts” one senior home to deliver cheer and gifts of essential household and hygiene items. Operation Yuletide is one way the department lets these families and seniors know they are cared about.
Although this program is a GPD-led initiative, it involves many City of Greensboro departments, businesses and citizens. Along with GPD, other groups and city departments “adopt” families and seniors and shop together for their family’s gifts.
The Guilford Green Foundation & LGBTQ Center will hold a 25th anniversary Green Party from 8 p.m. to midnight Jan. 28 at the Piedmont Hall at the Greensboro Coliseum.
Participants will celebrate with a fun night of music, food, drinks and dancing. Taboo Sue, DJ Jessica Mashburn and Evan Olson and Sorta Spooky are expected.
In 1996, the Green Party was first organized by a group of concerned community members who understood the need for funds to support the Triad Health Project, a local HIV/AIDS service organization. In 1998, the Green Party Committee expanded their focus to other local non-profits as well as THP. To tackle the growing challenges facing our community, the visionary founders and organizers created an organization dedicated to raising substantial funds, Guilford Green Foundation.
For information, visit tinyurl.com/2sy4fjhf. | 2022-12-16T05:43:08Z | greensboro.com | Helping Hands | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/helping-hands/article_e751f016-7718-11ed-854a-43b2b7f58298.html | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/helping-hands/article_e751f016-7718-11ed-854a-43b2b7f58298.html |
Nonprofit spotlight: Alternative Resources of the Triad wins Nonprofit of the Year Award
Ruth D. Anderson Special to the News & Record
Alternative Resources of the Triad was named Nonprofit of the Year 2022.
José Bernal Munoz and Franca Jalloh won Executive Leadership Academy scholarships.
Emcee Kevin Gray speaks at the annual Guilford Nonprofit Consortium Celebration.
Richard Vance won the Spirit of Service Award.
Alternative Resources of the Triad (ART), the nonprofit that brings the Greensboro Community the annual Greensboro Pride Festival, won the Nonprofit of the Year Award at the annual Guilford Nonprofit Consortium Celebration.
The event was held by the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum.
“We are so grateful to everyone who chose ART to win this award,” said chairman Brian Coleman. “It’s a pleasure to see that our hard work in the community is getting recognized.”
Alternative Resources of the Triad is an all-volunteer organization. Every board and committee member is a volunteer. All money raised goes back into ART’s events for the community. In September 2022, the organization hosted 35,000-40,000 people at its annual Greensboro Pride Festival in downtown Greensboro.
The Greensboro Pride Festival is the headlining annual event for Alternative Resources of the Triad. ART’s mission is to improve the emotional and social well-being of LGBTQIA2+ individuals in Greensboro by promoting inclusivity and building resources, safe spaces and social events.
“This comes less than two years after we lost most of our board and survived with three people dedicated to making the next festival happen,” Coleman said. “Our board is growing stronger every day, and we are grateful to our volunteers who help us make our festival and events happen.”
Alternative Resources of the Triad has been serving the community since 1988, when it started as a call center for people to find LGBTQIA2+ friendly resources, such as doctors and attorneys. In 2006, the organization held its first festival, then called the Triad Pride Festival, with a handful of booths and about 400 attendees.
Alternative Resources of the Triad is looking to expand its event offerings beyond the festival. In October, the group held Stranger Queens in an 80s Arcade, a Halloween drag performance event at BoxCar Bar + Arcade.
Contact Ruth Anderson by email at ruth@secondbreathcenter.com.
For more about Alternative Resources of the Triad and Greensboro Pride, go to GreensboroPride.org, or facebook.com/gsopride or instagram.com/greensboropride.
You can join the committee to help plan the next Pride Festival and future events greensboropride.org/committeeapplication. | 2022-12-16T05:43:14Z | greensboro.com | Nonprofit spotlight: Alternative Resources of the Triad wins Nonprofit of the Year Award | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/nonprofit-spotlight-alternative-resources-of-the-triad-wins-nonprofit-of-the-year-award/article_a33fa18a-7bf4-11ed-896d-779a455dda17.html | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/nonprofit-spotlight-alternative-resources-of-the-triad-wins-nonprofit-of-the-year-award/article_a33fa18a-7bf4-11ed-896d-779a455dda17.html |
High Point University interior design students’ prototypes were recently selected to refurbish guest rooms inside the J.H. Adams Inn, local to the city of High Point. Pictured from left are Sarah Fernandez Bravo, Kaylin LaFleche, Hailey Morris, Morgan Botwinick, Davis Price, Luca Reich, Hannah Robertson and Gabrielle Lozon.
More than 100 community members went back to school as part of Guilford Education Alliance’s annual Principal for a Day program, held Dec. 7. For the first time, participants also shadowed a school custodian, bus driver, cafeteria manager and even GCS Superintendent, Whitney Oakley. Pictured here is Matt Thiel of Signature Wealth Solutions with Nancy Gibson, a bus driver.
GUILFORD EDUCATION ALLIANCE,
High Point University’s Board of Stewards have raised more than $10,000 to purchase gifts for 100 children through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program. Pictured from left are Laura Hayden, with the Salvation Army of High Point; HPU students Aubriana Axelson, Ivy Scott and Ann Claire Edwards; and Hannah Holcomb, development director at the Salvation Army of High Point.
Belmont University’s School of Music Professor Jeffery Ames debuted his masterwork composition, “Requiem for Colour,” at Belmont’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts.
Music performance major Grace Homer of Greensboro performed in Belmont’s Oratorio in front of an audience of more than 1,200 people. Ames led more than 450 students of Belmont’s Oratorio and orchestra and invited an impressive ensemble of guests to participate in the evening’s dynamic display of storytelling.
High Point University interior design students’ prototypes were recently selected to refurbish guest rooms inside the J.H. Adams Inn in High Point.
Modern Luxe was the winning design created by Morgan Botwinick, Davis Price and Luca Reich, who are students of Jane Nichols, chairwoman of the David R. Hayworth School of Arts and Design’s interior design, furnishings and fashion merchandising department and an associate professor of interior design. Mark Hampton was the winning design created by Kaylin LaFleche, Sarah Fernandez Bravo and Hailey Morris, who are students of Gary Inman, HPU’s Designer in Residence and assistant professor of interior design.
Organizations seeking to partner with HPU interior design or merchandising students should contact Nichols at highpointdesigninstitute@gmail.com or jnichols@highpoint.edu.
High Point University’s board of stewards have raised more than $10,000 to buy gifts for 100 children through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program.
Together, the students bought toys, clothes and necessities for children in the High Point community to receive on Christmas. The Salvation Army provides Christmas gifts to more than 500 children during the holidays, and HPU students contribute to the Angel Tree Program every year.
Children ranging from newborn to 12 years old will receive the gifts and extra toys bought by students.
AspireTV, a network that celebrates and reflects Black culture and urban lifestyle, is premiering the limited series “6 Minutes to Glory: The HBCU Band Experience” at 8 p.m. Jan. 14. Two episodes will debut each week for three weeks.
The series is a tribute to the culture of Black Marching Bands — The Halftime Show. Focused on one HBCU band per episode, viewers will get an insider look at the band through the eyes of the students, their thoughts on why they chose an HBCU and the excitement of being selected to participate in the HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands.
The season will highlight bands from six Historically Black Colleges & Universities, including Norfolk State University, Tennessee State University, N.C. A&T, Bethune-Cookman University, Alabama State University and South Carolina State University. These six schools are the bands that will be competing at the 18th HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands legacy showcase Feb. 4 in Atlanta.
AspireTV will capture footage from the showcase to air as an additional episode later in the year.
The series is produced by Go Media Productions with Wayne Overstreet and Len Gibson serving as executive producers.
More than 100 community members went back to school as part of Guilford Education Alliance’s annual Principal for a Day program on Dec. 7. For the first time, participants also shadowed a school custodian, bus driver, cafeteria manager and even GCS Superintendent Whitney Oakley. A video that shares a look at the day is at tinyurl.com/4jzfwas2.
Matt Thiel of Signature Wealth Solutions was among the community members who participated and highlighted his visit with bus driver Nancy Gibson who drives bus 902. Thiel appreciated Gibson’s obvious love for her job. “It lifts her up each day to see her kids, to interact with them and to put smiles on their faces. That puts a smile on her face too. She greets each child by name at every stop.”
TMSA Public Charter Schools are accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year through Feb. 13. The schools are located in Apex, Cary, Charlotte and Greensboro.
The general lottery (and weighted lotteries for some TMSA schools) will be held on Feb. 16.
All North Carolina resident students are welcome to apply. No tests, interviews, essays or auditions are required.
To apply, visit www.tmsapcs.org/admissions.
The following local UNCG students were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Morgan Cloutier and Kinley Darnell, both of Eden, and Jonathan Cron of Kernersville.
Julia Myhre of Greensboro received a scholarship from the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-five ranked program at the University of Utah, for 2022-23. In total, the institute awarded $394,500 in scholarships to 125 students for the 2022-23 academic year as of today. The scholarships come with the opportunity to gain leadership skills and experience while managing many activities for aspiring entrepreneurs.
All incoming and current students at the University of Utah are welcome to apply for scholarships from the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. The priority application deadline to apply for scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year is Jan. 9. Students who miss the priority deadline can apply at any time, and applications will be considered when opportunities are available.
For information, visit lassonde.utah.edu/leadership. | 2022-12-16T05:43:26Z | greensboro.com | Student Notebook | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/student-notebook/article_600d4760-7716-11ed-beeb-d3e6ce1bd33d.html | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/student-notebook/article_600d4760-7716-11ed-beeb-d3e6ce1bd33d.html |
Regarding the view that Paul Whelan be freed from prison in Russia instead of Brittney Griner (letter, “Not deserving,” Dec. 14):
Whelan has been accused of espionage and was reported to have been found with a USB drive full of state secrets. We don’t know if those are trumped-up charges or not, but to think spying does not happen is naive.
We do know that Whelan is an ex-Marine who was court-martialed and discharged for bad conduct in 2008.
He also holds citizenship in four countries. It could be that one of the other three countries may be able to work through the complicated international relations that come with charges of espionage.
Griner holds citizenship in one country and was charged with crimes that do not carry the same gravitas as espionage.
Prisoner swaps are not always equal but they do require complex negotiations.
Whelan was arrested in 2018 and convicted in 2020, under a previous president who wasn’t able to secure his release, either.
As for Griner’s feelings about the national anthem, they are irrelevant. She has as much right to speak as the letter writer or me. And she is as much a U.S. citizen. I suggest the letter writer read the 14th Amendment.
Thomas Hefner
McLeansville
Missing Pitts
Regarding Leonard Pitts’ retirement (“Time to say good night, everybody!” Dec. 15):
I’ll miss him and his column. Often, I would have to skip his column after the first sentence. ... Pitts’ viewpoint differed greatly from mine. Other times I would be able to read his entire column and it would give me something to think about. Sometimes I would read his column and totally agree.
Always though, his columns were well-written and his points were clear and well-made. He is what the Opinion pages should be all about.
Fran Williams
The Biden administration’s gritty, hard-nosed negotiators have struck a great deal with Putin and Russia! Brittney Griner is coming home (after only 300 days)!
This seems like an even trade: We traded one America hater, Viktor Bout, the arms-dealing “Merchant of Death,” for another America hater, Griner, the “merchant of woke.” Griner, who opposed the national anthem being played at WNBA games in 2020, admits her guilt.
This must be the same crack team that negotiated the Afghanistan withdrawal and the blockbuster trade, from Biden’s VP days, when Obama exchanged five Taliban leaders for an American Army deserter, Bo Bergdahl.
America leaves Americans behind under Democrats: Ex-Marine Paul Whelan, who claims innocence, has been left in Russia (after 1,400 days). Apparently Whelan did not check enough woke boxes. Griner plays for the WNBA (Woke National Basketball Association). Whelan is an ex-Marine. So sorry, Paul!
One person who must be happy about this trade is Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson. This deal makes his acquisition by the Broncos seem like a master stroke of genius!
Steve O’Connell
Please, please have your animals spayed or neutered.
Our neighborhood has had to put up with so many animals being dropped off, which is very cruel to these pitiful creatures. Most recently, kittens were abandoned near our neighborhood and we are trying to rescue them during two days of rain.
My wish is to apprehend someone dropping off kittens or puppies, take them into the woods, strip them naked and blindfold them, and then tell them to go find food and shelter. That’s what they’re doing to these animals.
It’s not only unfair to the animal, it’s unfair to those who save these animals, provide medical help for them and soothe their distrust of humans.
If you own an animal, it’s your responsibility to get it fixed. There are low-cost spay/neuter clinics in our area; you can find them on your phone or laptop. It’s your responsibility; don’t neglect it.
Don’t just leave them somewhere to starve, get soaked or freeze to death. And don’t have an animal in the first place if you don’t intend to fix it.
Trish McDermott
There are many government-funded ads on television regarding getting a COVID shot, a flu shot and a COVID booster shot but not much on Fentanyl, which can kill you by injection, by mouth or by breathing in. Let’s spend some of our money on advertising about this threat to our health, which is killing more young Americans than COVID.
Kathleen Flanigan | 2022-12-16T12:35:57Z | greensboro.com | Friday's letters, December 16, 2022 | https://greensboro.com/opinion/letters/fridays-letters-december-16-2022/article_75dc794a-7c8d-11ed-8281-8b36d0609a42.html | https://greensboro.com/opinion/letters/fridays-letters-december-16-2022/article_75dc794a-7c8d-11ed-8281-8b36d0609a42.html |
DAYTONA BEACH, FL AND CHARLOTTE, NC – NASCAR and RealResponse, the award-winning reporting platform for athletic teams and organizations, today announced a partnership that provides NASCAR and national series industry members with a safe and anonymous tool to secure feedback, report concerns and seek assistance from professionals in countless areas of expertise. | 2022-12-16T17:27:32Z | greensboro.com | NASCAR announces partnership with RealResponse | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/nascar-announces-partnership-with-realresponse/article_c26570ae-7d60-11ed-9081-2724d99ae7ab.html | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/nascar-announces-partnership-with-realresponse/article_c26570ae-7d60-11ed-9081-2724d99ae7ab.html |
RHS junior Gracious Wise drives to the basket in the fourth quarter to get the Rams out front of the North Forsyth Vikings.
Reidsville sophomore Vichaiyah Slade gets fired up after the Rams took the fourth quarter lead, forcing the Vikings to call a timeout to try and stop the momentum.
A turnover inducing Reidsville defense fueled a strong second half push which helped them notch a 52-46 Mid-State 2A Conference win over North Forsyth Friday night.
The Vikings set the tone in the early going as several jumpers and fast break opportunities led to a 15-11 lead to close out the opening frame.
The Rams battled back and eventually tied the game at 20-20 by the half.
North Forsyth had another productive beginning in the third quarter as they built an 8-point advantage, but Reidsville responded and cut the lead to two possessions at 35-31 at the end of the third quarter.
Following a Morgan Hooper score in the post, then a coast-to-coast steal for a bucket by Gracious Wise, Reidsville slipped into the driver’s seat with a 40-35 lead with just over six minutes to go in the game.
After building a several possession advantage in the fourth period, the RHS defense made several stops and steals as the intensity ramped up which led to several more transition points as Reidsville outscored the Vikings 21-11 in the final frame to put the game on ice.
Nyemia Sides and Milijah Hall led North Forsyth offensively with 11 points each, while Deijah Stone knocked down a pair of 3-pointers.
Perkins paced the Rams offense as she tallied 27 points and knocked down a pair of 3’s. Gracius Wise added 11 and Lea Miller chipped in 8 more.
The Rams opened up the season in impressive fashion as well with a dominant 58-2 road win over River Mill on Dec. 12.
UP NEXT: The Rams (2-0) will host cross-county rival Rockingham next Monday. North Forsyth (3-7) has a lengthy break on deck. The next game will be a home affair versus T.W. Andrews (1-0, 4-2) Jan. 3.
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N 15 5 13 11 46 | 2022-12-17T08:45:43Z | greensboro.com | Lady Rams improve to 2-0 with home win over North Forsyth | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/lady-rams-improve-to-2-0-with-home-win-over-north-forsyth/article_38a959c2-7dd6-11ed-970d-1b2bbb00a4a5.html | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/lady-rams-improve-to-2-0-with-home-win-over-north-forsyth/article_38a959c2-7dd6-11ed-970d-1b2bbb00a4a5.html |
Reidsville freshman Kendre Harrison opens up second half scoring with a rim-rattling dunk in the Rams 86-48 Mid-State 2A Conference win over North Forsyth Friday night.
Rams point guard Dionte Neal found controlled the game by either directing the offense or willing his way to the basket in his home debut Dec. 16. He definitely set the tempo for Reidsville on both sides of the ball.
Reidsville fans packed the house to get their first look at the 2022-2023 basketball team and the guys did not disappoint as they rolled to a dominant 86-48 Mid-State 2A Conference win over North Forsyth Friday night.
Led by a talented core of returning varsity starters from last season, in addition to a pair of fabulous freshmen with tons of talent, the Rams believe they have all of the pieces to make a state championship run.
“I’m very pleased at where we are at this point in the season. We had a very good summer and its showing because it’s transitioning to the regular season. I told the guys before the game that we have two really good freshman, but we have to depend on our upper classmen that have been in the battles over the last three or four years and I think that tonight it was a great team effort. We shared the ball, we moved the ball and played great team defense and I’m just excited at the potential of this particular team," Reidsville head coach Jason Ross said.”
The pair of aforementioned freshman, point guard Dionte Neal and center Kendre Harrison, did not disappoint in their home debut. Hype regarding their talent has been simmering for some time now, and apparently, it's all true. Neal’s potent combination of quick speed, court vision, smothering defensive play - combined with his ability to distribute the rock and score makes him a valuable floor general. Harrison was a force in the middle in the post, throwing down a couple of rim-rocking dunks and blocking shots on his way to a game-high 30 points.
Neal was solid scoring as well adding 19 more.
Things were tight and intense in a mostly two-possession game for the majority of the opening frame. Reidsville’s pressure defense created transition scores as the Rams took control with a 23-11 advantage at the end of the first quarter.
That trend continued in the second quarter with several more fast break buckets and when Neal drained a three-pointer heading down the stretch, junior Al Lee picked the pocket of a Vikings defender and finished on a layup to bump the lead up to 51-31 at the half.
Harrison knocked down a jumper and then went up-and-under to throw down a one-handed jam, electrifying the already frenzied crowd. The runs continued to mount as Reidsville’s lead ballooned to 74-38 by the end of the third quarter.
By the midway point of the final frame, the Rams lead grew to 40, setting up the running clock as Reidsville cleared the bench as the celebration began.
It was the Rams second-consecutive victory after defeating River Mill 75-17 on the road Dec. 12.
Miles Greer led the Vikings with 19, Kam Sutton had 11 and Chris Loyd chipped in 10 more.
In addition to Harrison and Neal’s big scoring night, 10 different players scored to pace the Rams offensively.
Considering nine of the Reidsville team members also played on the football team that made it to the state championship game Dec. 10, Ross believes once his guys get into basketball shape, this team could be special.
“We were obviously disappointed with the way our football season ended – it wasn’t what we wanted in the state championship with the game for Reidsville. But their dedication showed after the game. They were back in the gym at 8 o’clock that night after returning from Chapel Hill and I think that the practices that we’ve been having - I just think that it showed with the kind of effort we had tonight,” said Ross.
UP NEXT: Reidsville (1-0, 2-0) hosts cross-county rival Rockingham (1-2, 1-7) Monday at 8 p.m. North Forsyth (0-2, 1-7) hosts T.W. Andrews (1-0, 4-2) Jan. 3.
N 11 20 7 10 48 | 2022-12-17T08:45:49Z | greensboro.com | Reidsville rolls in hardwood home opener versus North Forsyth | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/reidsville-rolls-in-hardwood-home-opener-versus-north-forsyth/article_3ce051b4-7dcf-11ed-9328-57de4c33078e.html | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/reidsville-rolls-in-hardwood-home-opener-versus-north-forsyth/article_3ce051b4-7dcf-11ed-9328-57de4c33078e.html |
David Noer News & Record
What are the chances that two exceptionally qualified women running in statewide contests against significantly less capable males could be elected in North Carolina?
Between slim and none if the women are African American and the males are puppets of Trump.
Counter to the national trend of rejecting Trump-supported, unqualified midterm candidates, North Carolina elected gun shop owner Ted Budd as U.S. senator over formerNorth Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley.
Two years earlier, political unknown Mark Robinson, with the help of the NRA and right-wing tacticians, parlayed a bombastic pro-gun speech into the Republican nomination and defeated N.C. Rep. Yvonne Lewis Holley for lieutenant governor.
Based on experience, service to others and integrity, Beasley and Holley clearly outclassed their opponents. They lost because they were Democrats, African Americans and women.
Yes, it’s true that Anita Earls did win a statewide election to the state Supreme Court in 2018. However, she defeated a woman incumbent, ran in a less ruthless and emotional environment and was not beaten down by the heavy hand of Trump. Her election was the exception, not the rule.
As for Budd, beginning with his first congressional bid, he was funded by the Club for Growth, the powerful, deep-pocketed Washington-based conservative organization that focuses on cutting taxes, among other issues.
Residing in the then-Republican-leaning 13th district, owning a gun shop, living on a farm, being a white Bible Belt Christian and supporting Trump, he rang all the bells needed to be bought and sold by this free-spending PAC. As a senator he will continue to serve the interests of his national benefactors, not the citizens of North Carolina.
Robinson, a histrionic speaker with a propensity for engaging his mouth before his brain, has a history of antisemitic, homophobic and misogynistic statements. GOP image makers found a loud, boisterous, Trump-worshiping African American to offset the more rational and focused candidacy of Yvonne Holley. If it was to be an African American, better a male bigot than a liberal woman.
With apologies to Ralph Waldo Emerson, Budd and Robinson have hitched their wagons to a falling star, a meteoroid of rock and debris. When, inevitably, Trump’s star becomes vapors, voters who rejected these two talented women will reap what they have sown.
With Budd they will be stuck with a suit with little self-contained substance. Trump picked him because former Gov. Pat McCrory wasn’t seen as sufficiently loyal (to Trump).
With Robinson they got an opportunistic, ready-fire-aim-styled future gubernatorial hopeful. We are not one of the states that logically elect the lieutenant governor and the governor as a team and our lieutenant governor has a limited formal role. For someone as fluently argumentative as Robinson this presents a golden opportunity to undermine the governor, articulate his biases and promote his future candidacy.
When Trump’s star implodes, sycophants like Budd and Robinson will become irrelevant. For optimists, Trump’s demise would also provide a ray of hope that MAGA voters would finally discover that they have been bilked by lies and fantasy and the way to keep America great is to reject lockstep political dogma and select qualified candidates. Although pleased that African American women could gain a more level playing field, those who balance optimism with realism know that in North Carolina it would remain tilted.
After the midterms, we ended up with a conservatively skewed Supreme Court, a Republican-gerrymandered legislature just one House seat shy of a super-majority and a Trump lackey senator. Winning a statewide election as a female African American Democrat isn’t quite mission impossible but it’s close. Once categorized as a purple state, North Carolina is becoming red.
There are two, often related reasons why better-qualified African American women lose statewide elections: gender and/or racial bias (overt or unconscious) and unthinking knee-jerk political conditioning. Both are toxic to our democracy. In the cases of Beasley and Holley, I suspect a combination. That blend doesn’t augur well for the future.
Greensboro resident David Noer writes a monthly column about leadership, organizational behavior and community issues. He can be reached at davidnoer2@gmail.com. | 2022-12-18T06:18:08Z | greensboro.com | David Noer: Sad truth: African American women don’t win NC elections | https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/david-noer-sad-truth-african-american-women-don-t-win-nc-elections/article_2619896a-74f5-11ed-a07b-8fedffc824e8.html | https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/david-noer-sad-truth-african-american-women-don-t-win-nc-elections/article_2619896a-74f5-11ed-a07b-8fedffc824e8.html |
Beth McKee-Huger News & Record
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant has had a history of community engagement. In a 2012 photo, Nicki Deyton (left) and Tracy Hart offer workshops for adults, which are intended to nourish “their inner creative spark.”
Jerry Wolford, News & Record
Home is the sacred place where we reflect daily on life’s triumphs and tragedies, unexpected smiles and frustrating mistakes. Home is where we live; our spiritual home is where we worship.
So, when our congregations — churches and temples of all faiths — have more space than is actively in use, it is fitting to consider converting the buildings and land to homes for people to live, safely and affordably. Still sacred, still faithful, but having new life.
That is what Presbyterian Church of the Covenant is doing in Greensboro: offering its beautiful, historic building for a new purpose. The church seeks a developer whose plan aligns with the church’s long history of community service and involvement. Imagine apartments, a restaurant, gathering spaces, worship, all under one roof.
Faithful stewardship of congregational property has often meant smaller memberships trying to maintain and heat older buildings that now are larger than they need, while becoming increasingly aware of urgent and unmet community needs. Congregations once full of children, preparing them for life, are aging; what if they could become stable homes for children now sleeping in cars or on someone’s floor?
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit and First Presbyterian Church have been on separate journeys to discern faithful stewardship for the future. Presbyterian Church of the Covenant has issued a Request for Proposal for redevelopment. Church of the Holy Spirit and First Presbyterian are preparing for a “Church & Community Placemaking Lab” to learn together with consultants and other North Carolina churches as they consider new possibilities.
What is authentically consistent with mission, purpose, and identity? How can the sacred spiritual home become safe personal homes? What is feasible from a practical review of location and design?
More congregations describe to me the conversations among their members about what they might do with their land and buildings. Each group has its distinct history, real estate and vision for the future and its own leadership and readiness to move forward.
Community needs are urgent, but congregations move slowly, from conversations among a few to consensus on the vision and the complex details of implementation. The process is long, with decisions about purpose, then concept, then design, then financing and permitting, and finally construction. Some congregations choose to sell part or all their property to a like-minded developer and use the proceeds for their mission. Some retain ownership and engage partners with necessary development expertise.
I have a lot of experience with the long decision-making processes in congregations and religious organizations, with every person having a different idea about what to do and about whose opinion counts. As a deacon in the Episcopal Church — clergy-ordained to lead missions with people who are hurting — and as a preacher’s kid, I have always been in the middle of church decision-making. I’m familiar with the pushes and pulls that are necessary to settle on what path will be faithful to our calling. I know that even the whispered suggestion that the church or temple might repurpose or sell property raises dozens of concerns and prompts frantic calls to see who is in favor of what. Some choose to keep the buildings and land as is, where it is, and continue to patch.
But new housing can be new life, new neighbors, new purpose that can revitalize a church or temple. Thoughtful congregations engage current neighbors and community partners in the conversations about community needs, drawing them beyond their walls. New housing also may bring added resources for mission work, if it is sold to a builder of affordable housing whose purpose aligns with the faith community.
Our community desperately needs more good places to live, especially for children, with rents that fit the paychecks of low-wage parents and people with disabilities. Churches and temples own land throughout the county and believe in sharing with people in need. Start the conversation about housing in your congregation.
Beth McKee-Huger
Beth McKee-Huger is an Episcopal deacon, vegetable farmer, housing advocate and a News & Record community columnist. | 2022-12-18T12:18:59Z | greensboro.com | Beth McKee-Huger: Sacred ground: A local church wants its building to serve a new calling | https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/beth-mckee-huger-sacred-ground-a-local-church-wants-its-building-to-serve-a-new/article_4d305d32-7b4c-11ed-ad97-3fe3125e9588.html | https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/beth-mckee-huger-sacred-ground-a-local-church-wants-its-building-to-serve-a-new/article_4d305d32-7b4c-11ed-ad97-3fe3125e9588.html |
Hirsch Wellness Network in Greensboro has 32 classes scheduled for January that are free to cancer survivors and caregivers.
Highlights include: Sound Journey with Sound Healer Alexander Tuttle; Sakiori — The Japanese Art of Rag Weaving with Textile Designer Jacqui Mehring; Truth? Beauty? Courage? A Thinking and Writing class with Author and Writer Molly Haile; Mixed Media using Watercolors and Sharpies with Artist Mavis Liggett and Huna Basics for Anxiety with Reiki Master and Breathworks Coach Bev Vaughn. The network also offers weekly Taiji-Qigong, Chair Qigong, yoga and meditation classes.
For information, visit www.hirschwellnessnetwork.org/classes or call 336-209-0259.
DexCom has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the next-generation Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System for people with all types of diabetes who are ages 2 and older. The company plans to make G7 available for purchase in the U.S. early in 2023.
In developing G7, Dexcom made several changes to key features of its CGM. These features include: Smaller size, shorter warm-up time, more accurate glucose readings, sensor and transmitter combined into one disposable device, more flexibility to customize alerts and temporarily silence alarms and an updated mobile app for iOS and Android users.
G7 also maintains some of the key features from G6, including: No finger-stick calibration, 10-day lifespan, connectivity with iOS and Android smartphones and many automated insulin delivery systems.
Also, consistent with the G6, glucose data from the G7 can be used to make treatment decisions and adjust insulin dosing.
Creative Aging Network-NC is offering two painting classes for adults starting in January 2023:
Building an Acrylic Painting Practice with Jennifer Donley: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 10-March 28, CAN-NC campus, 2400 Summit Ave., Greensboro. $25 per class or $90/month (includes all supplies and instruction). Register at tinyurl.com/ 3tthx48c.
Watercolor Mixed Media Series with Mavis Liggett: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 10-Feb. 28, Trotter Active Adult Center, 3906 Betula St., Greensboro. $15 per class or $50 per four-class series. (This program is offered at a reduced rate thanks to sponsorship from HealthTeam Advantage.) Session 1 is in January; session 2 is in February. Register at tinyurl.com/3tthx48c.
The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department’s Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Unit offers Big 3 Challenger Basketball and Cheer Jan. 21-March 3 for youth ages 8 and older and adults with disabilities. Register for $10 at www.tinyurl.com/ChallengerBall2023.
Big 3 is designed for youth and adults with disabilities to build skills and knowledge of basketball and cheerleading. This program is offered in partnership with the ARC of Greensboro and the Kernersville and High Point Parks and Recreation departments.
Practices are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Saturdays Jan. 21, Jan. 28 and Feb. 11 at the Smith Active Adult Center, 2401 Fairview St. Tournaments will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 3 in Kernersville, and from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 18 in High Point.
For information, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/AIR. Also, contact Greensboro Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Program Coordinator Sharon Williams at Sharon.williams@greensboro-nc.gov or 336-373-2954. | 2022-12-19T06:13:54Z | greensboro.com | Health Happenings | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/health-happenings/article_535999b0-7653-11ed-9a0f-23b105e2e041.html | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/health-happenings/article_535999b0-7653-11ed-9a0f-23b105e2e041.html |
State health officials have announced the availability of free telemedicine consultations and treatment options to North Carolina residents who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Telemedicine has risen in popularity during the pandemic and can help expedite care for COVID-19 patients.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is partnering with StarMed Healthcare to provide the services at no cost to the patient. This treatment can decrease the risk of hospitalization and death up to 90%, officials said.
Any North Carolina resident who tests positive for COVID-19 with an at-home test or other method can register for a cost-free telemedicine visit at starmed.care/nc/ or call 704-941-6000 between 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.
If the patient meets the treatment eligibility, StarMed can offer the COVID-19 antiviral pills by sending a prescription to the patient’s desired pharmacy, or mail-order the medication overnight to the patient, or offer the medication in person at its Charlotte clinic. If the patient does not qualify for antiviral treatment, other treatments may be offered as well.
Proof of insurance or a government-issued photo identification is not required to receive service. If you have insurance, StarMed will bill your health plan and the state will pay for any additional balance, according to the state's announcement.
If you do not have insurance, you will not be charged for your appointment. The antiviral pills are available at no cost to the patient.
The telehealth program will last until funding runs out, which is estimated to be about mid-March, StarMed said in a news release.
“More than 1 million people in North Carolina don’t have health insurance, which has made accessing care for COVID-19, as with other diseases, very challenging,” NCDHHS Secretary Kody H. Kinsley said in the announcement. “This program provides a temporary bridge to care for many in rural and historically marginalized communities, but we still need long term investments to close the coverage gap.”
Telemedicine appointments through StarMed’s registration form are available in English and Spanish and six additional languages.
State health officials strongly encourage everyone to stay prepared by knowing what to do and where to go if you get sick with COVID-19.
Keep at-home tests on hand and take one if you have symptoms or if you have come in close contact with someone with COVID-19, even if you are up to date on your vaccines. Get tested at least five days after you last had close contact. For more information and to find tests, including free at-home tests, visit MySpot.nc.gov/FindTests.
If you test positive, stay away from others and follow the CDC's isolation guidelines. Seek medical care immediately if you have trouble breathing or experience other warning signs. COVID-19 treatments are available and can lower your risk of hospitalization or death. Set up a telemedicine appointment online at starmed.care/nc/ or by calling 704-941-6000. | 2022-12-19T16:54:08Z | greensboro.com | State health officials announce free services to NC residents who test positive for COVID-19 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/state-health-officials-announce-free-services-to-nc-residents-who-test-positive-for-covid-19/article_28c093fa-7fab-11ed-aedd-53a655e0b636.html | https://greensboro.com/news/local/state-health-officials-announce-free-services-to-nc-residents-who-test-positive-for-covid-19/article_28c093fa-7fab-11ed-aedd-53a655e0b636.html |
Our Opinion: Good deeds coillide at pallet-house site
The Greensboro Grasshoppers’ Donald Moore said Friday that he opposes the chosen site, Pomona Field, which was modified more than a decade ago, to enable disabled youth to play baseball.
The city insists that the pallet houses will be installed on platforms to minimize damage to the field and that they will be removed when the weather warms — and baseball season begins.
So, how did we get here? How is it possible that two compassionate and perfectly worthwhile city initiatives somehow have wound up in an ironic collision at home plate?
Because the city did not communicate openly and up front with the stakeholders about the selection process and the sites being considered. So it is scrambling to explain itself after the fact.
The Housing and Neighborhood Development Department also has posted a helpful list of FAQ’s on its website about the pallet houses. Among some of the things you’ll learn there is that the baseball mound will be protected by a temporary fence and round-the-clock security will be provided. | 2022-12-20T02:11:51Z | greensboro.com | Our Opinion: Good deeds coillide at pallet-house site | https://greensboro.com/opinion/editorial/our-opinion-good-deeds-coillide-at-pallet-house-site/article_b8c1d184-7fca-11ed-bcf7-57f4e3a89ee7.html | https://greensboro.com/opinion/editorial/our-opinion-good-deeds-coillide-at-pallet-house-site/article_b8c1d184-7fca-11ed-bcf7-57f4e3a89ee7.html |
GREENSBORO — Workers have begun installing a village of 30 pallet houses at Pomona Park to shelter people who are homeless this winter.
The units are not actually built out of wood pallets. Instead, they consist of fiberglass-reinforced plastic with a foam insulating core and aluminum framing, according to manufacturer Pallet PBC. Each prefabricated unit is 64 square feet, includes a 1,500-watt heater, and can accommodate two people.
Troy Powell, the city's neighborhood impact manager, said Monday that the completed structures are rated to withstand winds up to 170 mph.
The City Council approved buying the pallet houses in October. The 30 units cost the city about $380,000, Powell said. Washington-based Pallet PBC says the units, which can be erected and broken down multiple times, last about 10 years.
The purchase was not without controversy, as some advocates for homeless people and Councilman Zack Matheny said the money would be better spent on more permanent housing.
The first six units, including two handicap-accessible units, should be completed by the end of Wednesday, Powell said. Those units will be able to house between 10 and 12 people.
"These six here ... I call that kind of the Christmas Village because they're going to be done by Christmas," Powell said.
The Interactive Resource Center is managing moving people into the structures. Kristina Singleton of the IRC said people will move into the first six units on Friday — the low that night is expected to be 15 degrees — and she hopes the remaining pallet houses will be occupied next week.
The units are being built on the grassy baseball outfield of Pomona Park. The park's diamond infield has special matting installed over a concrete pad to accommodate people with mobility issues. A temporary fence will be installed around this to prevent unwanted foot traffic.
The rest of the park will remain open for use, Powell said.
The location was chosen from other city-owned facilities because of its ability to provide the lowest impact to surrounding neighborhoods while also allowing bus access and safety.
Pallet PBC will be at the site today to train city staff and local contractors on how to assemble the units. Power for the initial six units will come from a building at the park.
Duke Power is slated to move a transformer at the athletics field and run electricity underground to power the remaining units.
Powell said none of the units have receptacles, but instead will use switches for heat, lights and the like.
The park's restroom facilities will serve residents.
The units will be removed in March; baseball season at the park begins in April, Mayor Nancy Vaughan said in an email.
The site also will accommodate 42 spaces for overnight parking for people who are living in their cars. That program will begin Friday, Singleton said.
The site will have around-the-clock security. After the shelters are removed, the outfield surface will be brought back into playing condition, according to the city's website.
Crews create a village of pallet houses. | 2022-12-20T12:16:54Z | greensboro.com | It takes a village: This idea may be the future in how to shelter Greensboro's homeless | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/it-takes-a-village-this-idea-may-be-the-future-in-how-to-shelter-greensboros/article_751ef23a-7fcb-11ed-9882-6fa7e162fb47.html | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/it-takes-a-village-this-idea-may-be-the-future-in-how-to-shelter-greensboros/article_751ef23a-7fcb-11ed-9882-6fa7e162fb47.html |
Rockingham’s Addie Gregson goes up for a bucket on the fast break in the Cougars 49-44 win over Reidsville Monday night.
Reidsville guard Mariah Wilson goes up for a shot in the post in action versus Rockingham Dec. 19.
Rockingham used their 2-3 zone to pack the lane and ultimately their defense turned into multiple transition points which ultimately resulted in a 49-44 cross-county win over Reidsville in the first half of the annual series Monday night.
A one possession game for the majority of the opening period, 3-point baskets by Ava Grace Pruitt and Lily Strittmatter helped the Cougars pull ahead 12-8 at the end of the first quarter.
A muscled up basket by Reidsville’s Morgan Hooper in the post followed by a put-back by Kiera Perkins tied the game at 12-12 in the opening minute of the second quarter.
Things continued to go their way when a score by Alyssa Wicker gave the Rams the lead at 15-14 with under five minutes to go in the second period. Macey Hardy put Rockingham back on top after a pair of free throws, but another score by Whicker swayed things back in Reidsville’s favor.
Trailing by 1 with under a minute to play, Rockingham got a steal and Addie Gregson which she finished for a bucket to give the Cougars a 22-20 advantage at the half.
A physical game from the opening tip, the game was anyone’s for the taking to begin the third quarter.
The tide would turn in Rockingham’s favor in the third frame however as their 2-3 zone basically made shots tough to come by on the outside for the Rams and when they did get open looks, they quite simply weren’t falling.
Meanwhile, back-to-back buckets by Gregson and a jumper by Ava Grace Pruitt put the Cougars in the driver’s seat with a 36-29 advantage heading into the final frame.
Sparked by several consecutive turnovers and scores by Gregson and a steal and dish Lily Strittmatter, Rockingham’s lead grew to 40-29 in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter.
The Rams would rally with consecutive scores by Kierra Perkins with around two minutes to play, but the Cougars defense held to close out the road win.
Gregson was Rockingham’s leading scorer with 14, Pruitt had 12 including two 3-pointers, Strittmatter had 11 and a pair of 3’s and Macey Hardy added 7.
Perkins was the only Rams player to score in double figures with 18. She knocked down a pair of 3’s on an otherwise cold shooting night from the perimeter. No other Reidsville player scored more than 6.
UP NEXT: Like their male counter-parts, Reidsville (1-0, 2-1) will travel to face Western Alamance (2-0, 7-1) Tuesday, hosts Cummings (1-1, 1-4) Thursday and then will participate in a neutral tournament versus Williams (1-1, 6-1) Dec. 26.
Rockingham (2-1, 8-1) is on hiatus for the remainder of 2022. The Cougars will be back in action with a home Mid-State 3A Conference game Jan. 4.
The Rams and Rockingham will meet up again for the second half of the round-robin series Jan. 7 in Wentworth.
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RHS 8 12 9 15 44
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GARY D. ROBERTSON The Associated Press
Gov. Roy Cooper speaks to The Associated Press in a year-end interview at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh earlier this month.
Hannah Schoenbaum, The Associated Press
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper described this week’s jobs announcements, an emerging clean energy sector and his ability to block “culture-war, business-killing” laws on social issues from the General Assembly among his administration’s accomplishments during 2022.
House Speaker Tim Moore, Senate leader Phil Berger of Eden and the governor reached a détente of sorts following the 2020 elections, when Cooper won reelection and Republicans retained their majorities in the House and Senate. Those majorities, however, weren’t veto-proof.
On other topics, Cooper said he remained hopeful that legislators would reach an agreement to expand Medicaid to hundreds of thousands of low-income adults after the most promising effort to date at the Legislative Building last summer fizzled by year’s end. | 2022-12-20T14:18:49Z | greensboro.com | Cooper on 2022: Job announcements and clean energy wins highlight year that was | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/cooper-on-2022-job-announcements-and-clean-energy-wins-highlight-year-that-was/article_804a5520-7e2a-11ed-bf93-6be68658f7aa.html | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/cooper-on-2022-job-announcements-and-clean-energy-wins-highlight-year-that-was/article_804a5520-7e2a-11ed-bf93-6be68658f7aa.html |
Reidsville forward Al Lee drives to the hoop for a score in the Rams 93-64 win over cross-county rival Rockingham in the first half of the round-robin series Monday night.
Rockingham guard Dalton “Dynamite” Johnson works to get past Reidsville guard Dionte Neal in action Monday night.
Rams center Kendre Harrison goes up for a score on the wing in Reidsville win over the Cougars Dec. 19.
Cougars guard Lane Powell spots up for a 3-pointer as Landon Denny defends during the Dec. 19 rivalry game in Reidsville.
Reidsville broke open a close game in the early going and eventually got back to knocking down shots from the perimeter and attacking on the fast break to pull away for a 93-64 win over cross-county rival Rockingham in the first half of the round-robin series Monday night.
For the majority of the night, action was intense in front of a packed house. In the early going, the two teams tied twice in a one-possession affair near the midway point of the opening frame. But a steal and a take on the break followed by a Dionte Neal three-quarter court lob to a streaking Landon Denny, who finished on the other end, made it a two-possession RHS lead at 12-8 with 2:35 remaining in the opening frame.
The Rams went on a run, highlighted by a thunderous jam by Kendre Harrison which put Reidsville on top 26-13 at the end of the first quarter.
Reidsville seemed poised to blow the game open, but Rockingham’s tenacious defense and timely scores by Dalton “Dynamite” Johnson, Evan Shotwell and Lane Powell kept the Cougars within striking distance down 46-34 at the half.
The Rams came out of the locker room with an amped up defense that held Rockingham to just nine points in the frame. Meanwhile, Reidsville’s offense heated up on the perimeter as Neal, Vince Messan and Jerrell Wilson all drained 3-pointers along with several other scores by committee to bump the lead up to 69-43 by the end of the third period.
Even though the Cougars shook off the cobwebs on offense in the fourth period, scoring 21, Neal, Messan and Wilson each knocked down 3’s once again and Harrison heated up in the post scoring 10 to put the win on ice.
Reidsville head coach Jason Ross said he thought it was the defense that ultimately turned the tide of the game.
“I think right now my guys are starting to get their basketball legs back. Of course there are a lot of games coming up over the next 10 days, but we are excited about that. Every game gives us another opportunity to get better and I think we are getting better as a team every outing,” Ross said.
Harrison led the Rams with a game-high 26. Neal was right behind him with 24 points and also had 14 assists, five steals and drained four 3-point baskets. Amari Baggett and Messan each added 8 points.
Johnson led the Cougars offensively with 24. He was nearly perfect from the free throw line, knocking down 11 of 12. Evan Shotwell had 14 and hit a pair of 3’s. Powell added 12 which included a trio of 3-pointers.
Rockingham head coach Josh Evans said despite the loss, there were a lot of positives to take away from the game.
“We’ve been getting off to some slow starts and tonight, the guys came out playing with a lot more confidence. We hit some shots early, we were taking care of the basketball, just came out and played well in the beginning. I was a little concerned, being a young team and being in that environment and not knowing how they were going to respond, but I was very pleased with how the kids came out, especially in the opening frame tonight,” Evans said.
He said Reidsville’s depth also played a factor as well as Harrison’s ability to get the crowd into the game.
“That’s a kid in a grown man’s body and he had a great game. He had a couple of highlight dunks that got the crowd behind them and they (the Rams) kind of fed off of that. My guys, we did a couple of things the best we have done all season tonight – shooting free throws, it was the highest percentage we have shot all year. It was the most 3’s (6) – the highest percentage we have had all year. We did some good things tonight, but we missed some easy layups in that first have that could have kept that game close if not tied. That kind of hurt us a little bit,” said Evans.
Ross agreed the home crowd was, and will continue, to be a factor this season for a team with such lofty championship expectations.
“The Reidsville community has been very supportive of us this year. That’s two standing-room-only crowds for us this year for our first two home games, and honestly, I anticipate any game we play this year to be about the same. Our guys feed off of the energy of the crowd, but like I told them – they are here because they have expectations for our team and we have expectations for ourselves. We have goals and every game we are trying to get better so we can meet those goals,” Ross said.
It was the Rams third-consecutive victory after defeating River Mill on the road Dec. 12 followed by a big conference win over North Forsyth Dec. 16.
UP NEXT: Reidsville (1-0, 3-0) continues on a brutal five game in seven day stretch to close out 2022. First the Rams hit the road to take on Western Alamance (0-1, 1-6) Tuesday, hosts Cummings (0-1, 2-3) Thursday and then will participate in a neutral tournament versus Northeast Guilford (1-2, 3-5) Dec. 26. Reidsville then will play two games the week after Christmas in a tournament versus opponents yet to be determined.
Rockingham (1-2, 1-8) hosts East Surry (2-0) Dec. 27.
The Rams and Cougars will square off again in the second half of the series Jan. 7 in Wentworth.
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RC 13 21 9 21 64 | 2022-12-20T14:19:02Z | greensboro.com | Reidsville overpowers Rockingham in first half of series | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/reidsville-overpowers-rockingham-in-first-half-of-series/article_5c6297da-805f-11ed-b4a7-73039a3d2ca6.html | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/reidsville-overpowers-rockingham-in-first-half-of-series/article_5c6297da-805f-11ed-b4a7-73039a3d2ca6.html |
Mark Barden, left, and Nicole Hockley, are co-founders and CEOs of Sandy Hook Promise Foundation in Newtown, Conn. Hockley’s son, Dylan, and Barden’s son, Daniel, were among the 20 first-graders and six educators killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School 10 years ago.
Upon the sad 10th anniversary of Sandy Hook’s nightmare, I (at age 68) remembered my elementary school’s biggest dangers: a teacher’s switch or the palm of her hand or water pistols.
So mindless President Joe Biden used the occasion not to mourn the dead and then shut up; he spread blame by imposing “societal guilt” (object of guilt unclear) since “we” have not enacted more of what does not work — gun control.
His excellency wants to “eliminate” assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. OK. So ask “John” on the corner of Lee (I’m old school) and Tate streets selling illegal drugs if he will surrender any of those items if our brilliant Congress and president pass more laws — meaningless because criminals will ignore them, given an elementary rule of life: If a measure does not work, applying more of it still does not work.
Declare war on firearms? Declaring war on alcohol by constitutional amendment worked so well that repeal was required because another elementary law operated: The law of unintended consequences saw Prohibition causing skyrocketing crimes and deaths.
I feel no guilt, “societal” or individual. My firearms kill no one. Taking my firearms — expensive, legally owned property — is like taking John’s booze to stop Frank’s impaired driving.
Stupid, Mr. President.
Charles A. Jones
Now that the former president has successfully sold-out his NFT “superhero” trading card series, he might want to consider a new series based on the Monopoly game’s Chance Cards.
Certainly, the former president’s likeness on a “Get Out of Jail for Free” NFT card would be quite popular with his supporters. Then again, a “Go to Jail. Go directly to jail, do not pass Go, do not collect $200” card might have an even broader appeal.
Who’s biased?
David Noer’s recent column titled “African American women don’t win NC elections” (Dec. 18) had several miscalculations. Noer explains that Cheri Beasley and Yvonne Lewis Holliday lost recent elections because of Donald Trump. Noer also says that Ted Budd and Mark Robinson were “unqualified midterm candidates.”
He further says that, with Budd then residing in the 13th District, owning a gun shop, living on a farm, being white, he rang all the bells needed to be bought and sold by the Club for Growth PAC.
There are residents in North Carolina who live and work on the family farm, support gun ownership and have a desire for lower taxes. Noer is promoted as a writer of a monthly column about leadership, organizational behavior and community issues. There are those of us who happen to be unaffiliated voters who support the above referenced things. Noer says that “gender and/or racial bias are toxic to our democracy.”
My question is why tie someone who supports gun ownership, farm residency and the like with bias? Sounds like bias from Noer.
Randal Clapp
Terrorism? Yes.
With all due respect to Melanie Collette (Pro-Con, “Jan. 6 panel wastes $4 million with politicized probe,” Dec. 18), the purpose of the Jan. 6 committee was not to unveil a “unified attack on the Capitol by white supremacists.” The attack was indeed orchestrated, but to classify all of those duped into the events as white supremacists misses the point entirely.
The purpose of the committee was to understand the mechanics of the planning, encouragement and deployment around the events that included the attack on police officers, the building of a gallows for a sitting vice president and the defacement of the U.S. government property itself. The goal was to block the peaceful transfer of power. These were absolutely the earmarks of domestic terrorism.
I continue to be amazed at how this sad chapter in our history is already being rewritten less than three years later by those who would deny the significance of a sitting president scheming to overturn the will of the people.
Does it take deaths to make the incident one of domestic terror? OK, there were deaths in addition to serious injuries.
A $4 million price tag to outline the events and connect the dots seems reasonable to me if it helps prevent future attacks, as it represents a mere six thousandth of 1% of the $6.27 trillion U.S. budget in 2022.
Louis Panzer
The Sunday edition Travel section (Dec. 18) omitted a special place for tea service. Our own local O. Henry Hotel has a lovely tea service in its luxurious main lobby. Check it out, Greensboro!
Marc Trullinger | 2022-12-20T14:19:14Z | greensboro.com | Tuesday's letters, December 20, 2022 | https://greensboro.com/opinion/letters/tuesdays-letters-december-20-2022/article_a0bd1742-7e85-11ed-9d9c-73f7ecbf51d7.html | https://greensboro.com/opinion/letters/tuesdays-letters-december-20-2022/article_a0bd1742-7e85-11ed-9d9c-73f7ecbf51d7.html |
GREENSBORO — An 82-year-old woman died when the vehicle she was riding in was hit head-on Monday by an SUV, according to a release from Greensboro police.
Mary Wyatt Ward of Greensboro died as a result of the 1:40 p.m. crash, according to the release.
Police said Gene Kevin Reyes, 29, of Burlington, was driving a 2005 Nissan Murano south on Martinsville Street. Reyes drove left of center and collided head-on with a northbound 2022 Honda Accord driven by 86-year-old James Wilton Ward of Greensboro, the release said.
Ward was in the front passenger seat of the Honda Accord. Reyes and Ward were both transported to a hospital with injuries that were serious, but not life-threatening, police said.
Reyes was charged with driving left of center, driving while license revoked and misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, police said, and additional charges are pending.
The Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the crash. | 2022-12-20T21:12:31Z | greensboro.com | Fatal Greensboro crash claims the life of 82-year-old woman in head-on collision | https://greensboro.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/fatal-greensboro-crash-claims-the-life-of-82-year-old-woman-in-head-on-collision/article_b18a58fa-80a1-11ed-8b27-c3c4130823c1.html | https://greensboro.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/fatal-greensboro-crash-claims-the-life-of-82-year-old-woman-in-head-on-collision/article_b18a58fa-80a1-11ed-8b27-c3c4130823c1.html |
The Salvation Army loads up X-mas toys, food, for 1,000 children
REIDSVILLE — Despite the driving rain, representatives from 471 families braved the downpour to pick up toys, food and clothing last week to ensure nearly 1,000 of the county’s children will have gifts from Santa beneath their trees on Christmas morning.
“On behalf of The Salvation Army of Rockingham County, we are so grateful for the support we received from the community to be able to provide gifts to the children of Rockingham County,” Major Curtis Kratz said after the distribution on Dec. 15 of the Angel Tree gifts donated by the community.
Starting at 8 a.m., officers from Reidsville and Eden police departments joined volunteers from local organizations, clubs and businesses from across Rockingham County to distribute large bags of gifts and food.
Double lines of cars stretched from the intersection of Lawsonville Avenue and Barnes Street to the Citadel as Reidsville Police officers directed the traffic.
Eden Police officers spent hours carrying the bounty in large black plastic garbage bags to load into car trunks in the drive-up line.
They hoisted dozens of shiny new bicycles and larger toys and stuffed delivery cars with food-packed grocery sacks.
“We gave out 471 food bags and approximately 2,835 toys,” said Kratz’s wife and co-worker, Major Sarah Kratz. “We also helped 46 seniors,” she said of an additional giving effort for the county’s elderly residents.
“We hope this will give everyone a good Christmas, and they might be able to know the true gift of Christmas is Jesus,’’ Major Curtis Kratz said.
Most everyone showed their gratitude, with one father who benefitted from donations taking time to tell every group of volunteers.
“We appreciate all you have done for all of us,” he said.
As she accepted her bag of food, Ramona McCurdy, who volunteers and does service projects for others in need, said The Salvation Army has “helped me a whole lot over the years.”
Although she works, McCurdy finds it difficult to make ends meet as a senior citizen who has raised three families.
“With the food and the help that The Salvation Army gives me and others, it helps out a lot.”
McCurdy turned 63 the day of the giveaway and said, it was by far the best present she received.
In addition to the food, she was given two bed pillows she had asked Santa Claus to bring this year.
“They always give me what I ask for at Christmas,” she said. | 2022-12-20T22:48:18Z | greensboro.com | The Salvation Army loads up X-mas toys, food, for 1,000 children | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/the-salvation-army-loads-up-x-mas-toys-food-for-1-000-children/article_d3bd98f4-8071-11ed-91f6-37fe71a94e99.html | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/the-salvation-army-loads-up-x-mas-toys-food-for-1-000-children/article_d3bd98f4-8071-11ed-91f6-37fe71a94e99.html |
For the drive home in Greensboro: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low around 25F. Winds light and variable. Looking ahead to tomorrow, Greensboro residents should expect temperatures in the 40s. It should reach a brisk 47 degrees. A 34-degree low is forecasted. Tomorrow's conditions are expected to be clear, so there shouldn't been too many clouds in the sky. The Greensboro area should see a light breeze, with winds only reaching 8 miles per hour, coming from northeast. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. Visit greensboro.com for more weather updates. | 2022-12-20T22:48:29Z | greensboro.com | Dec. 20, 2022 evening weather update for Greensboro | https://greensboro.com/weather/dec-20-2022-evening-weather-update-for-greensboro/article_38713640-f26c-5e0f-b6da-4f9928166039.html | https://greensboro.com/weather/dec-20-2022-evening-weather-update-for-greensboro/article_38713640-f26c-5e0f-b6da-4f9928166039.html |
Armed with outstanding warrants for his arrest, EPD officers stopped Demetrius Deshawn Hairston of 417 Cedar Street in traffic and took him into custody at around 2 p.m. near the intersections of Washington and Elm street.
The charges included: manufacture/sell/deliver/possess cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school, possession with intent to sell/deliver cocaine and maintaining a dwelling for the sell/deliver of cocaine.
After arresting Hairston, EPD investigators used a search warrant to discover narcotics within Hairston’s residence.
Officers seized 46 grams of cocaine, 972 grams of marijuana and $3,430 during the search.
As a result, Hairston faces additional charges, including: two felony counts of manufacture/sell/deliver/possess cocaine within 1,000 feet of an elementary school; one felony count of trafficking in cocaine; two felony counts of possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine; two felony counts of maintaining a dwelling for sell of cocaine; one felony count of manufacture/sell/deliver/possess marijuana within 1,000 feet of an elementary school; one felony count of possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana; one felony count for possession of marijuana; and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.
Hairston is being held in the Rockingham County Detention Facility on a secured $500,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Rockingham County District Court on Jan. 6, 2023.
Police ask that anyone with information concerning Hairston contact Narcotics Det. Lance Hash or Sgt. David Stepps at 336-623-9755 (24hrs.) or 336-623-9240 from 8 a.m.—4 p.m. To provide anonymous tips, call Rockingham County Crimestoppers at 336-349-9683.
Hairston | 2022-12-21T00:20:04Z | greensboro.com | Eden man arrested for alleged cocaine, marijuana trafficking | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/eden-man-arrested-for-alleged-cocaine-marijuana-trafficking/article_4d77b12e-8078-11ed-a821-cb49bed4ceb6.html | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/eden-man-arrested-for-alleged-cocaine-marijuana-trafficking/article_4d77b12e-8078-11ed-a821-cb49bed4ceb6.html |
EMT Academy graduates, seated from left, Benjamin Brooks, Ceadez Caulder, Eric Matthews, Justin Rogers, John Shue, Bryan Simmons, Tiffany Stukes, and Joshua Wilkerson, listen to Vickie Chitwood, RCC’s dean of Health Sciences and Public Services Technology, during their commencement ceremony on Dec. 15. The students each now hold an EMT-Basic credential.
Gerri Hunt, RCC
EMT graduate Ceadez Caulder speaks during the Academy commencement ceremony.
The trainees passed both the Rockingham Community College final exam and the North Carolina State Board exam, earning their EMT-Basic credentials.
RCC partnered with Rockingham County Government to offer the EMT Academy to help fill vacancies in the county’s EMS department. The students attended school while working as full-time trainee employees of the county.
The graduates are: Benjamin Brooks, Ceadez Caulder, Eric Matthews, Justin Rogers, John Shue, Bryan Simmons, Tiffany Stukes, and Joshua Wilkerson.
During the summer, the announcement of the new EMT Academy drew in 38 applicants. Eighteen were selected for interviews, 11 showed up, nine were selected for the Academy, one had a conflict, and eight went through the training.
The success of the trainees is a testament to the students, to the support of their families and friends, to the EMS faculty and staff, to behind-the-scenes work and to the support services during the EMT Academy, said RCC President Mark O. Kinlaw, as he welcomed everyone to the graduation ceremony.
Rodney Cates, director of Emergency Services for the county, agreed.
“We could not be prouder of you and your efforts. Your hard work and dedication do not end tonight, it only begins, so get ready for the ride – it’s a good one,” he told graduates.
“Families, you get to hear our joyous triumphs of life-saving, our complaints over the inhumane conditions that we may have to see, and you also hear our cries for calls that didn’t go the way that we thought they should go,” Cates said.
“Families are just as much a part of our success as our instructors are, so we thank you for the support you have given these people throughout the last eight weeks of their lives.”
Cates challenged the graduates to strive to make positive impacts every day and to continue their education throughout their career.
And they are getting chances at both of those challenges quickly. Their shifts as official EMT-Basics started within days after graduation, and they will be back for their second phase of the Academy this spring to obtain their EMT-Advance credentials.
Graduate Caulder, of Greensboro, reflected on their eight weeks of action-packed learning.
“We’ve done so many lectures, hands-on activities, and riding on the trucks, there was not a time when we weren’t learning something new,” she said.
“We found ourselves in different terrains where we had to figure out the safest and most efficient ways of transporting patients to areas where they could be effectively treated and transported. It gave us unique insights as to how this feels for patients,” Caulder said.
“For example, I know now how it feels to be taken out of a tree. Tiffany knows how to be taken off of a hill. It was very valuable to see how we affect patients in those scenarios.”
She pointed out that while she and her classmates come from different backgrounds, such as medical assistants, stay-at-home parents, a college student, and even a bull rider, they truly became a team during their training.
“The EMT Academy has not only given us an opportunity for new career paths but to create lasting bonds and skills that will grow stronger over time. We are excited to put everything we learned into practice,” she said.
Paramedic Avery Howerton thanked the students for their attention when he taught them.
“You showed me that you have the passion and the desire to learn this and get out there and start your new careers,” he said.
Along with Howerton, instructors included: Ronald Hill, Jason Collins, Natasha Bullins, Hannah Bouchard, Christina Illiano, Rodney Cates, Mark Harris, Randy Young, Stephen Edwards, and lead instructors Justin Stewart and Brian Ward.
Vickie Chitwood, RCC dean of Health Sciences and Public Service Technology, has been with the trainees from the days they interviewed through their graduation night.
“I’ve seen them grow from that nervous candidate that sat in front of us into these professional, on-time individuals in our Owens Simulated Hospital, and they make me so proud,” she said.
Turning to the graduates, she said, “You all are why we do it. Students like you make me want to get up and come to the college and teach every day. You make us want to do it. You’re great, and I am so happy and proud of you.”
With the planning of the second phase of these training for these graduates is underway, there are also discussions of the next EMT Academy.
“The need is still great here and statewide. I am hopeful to get a new round of trainees in the classroom soon,” Cates said. | 2022-12-21T00:20:10Z | greensboro.com | Eight graduate from EMT Academy | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/eight-graduate-from-emt-academy/article_e93b8208-807c-11ed-92ce-0fe95098b310.html | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/eight-graduate-from-emt-academy/article_e93b8208-807c-11ed-92ce-0fe95098b310.html |
Regarding the Dec. 20 letter “Uselessness,” about the alleged ineffectiveness of gun laws:
Has enough been written and said about guns? Certainly, people have stopped listening.
The argument has been made that law-abiding people should be allowed to have guns. There’s no argument there — until they start breaking the law. People with mental or emotional problems can be a hazard to the general population if guns are added to the equation.
Do we have enough laws controlling guns? Maybe yes, maybe no.
Do we have a right to possess assault weapons? Probably not.
As for red flag laws, they have had mixed success removing the danger to individuals and the public. The reason is decision-makers are erring on the side of preserving individual rights and less to public safety.
More attention must be paid to preventing felons, mentally disturbed individuals, anarchists and (the list goes on) from possessing weapons that pose a danger to society.
If one feels threatened with mortal danger in his own home, that person has the right to take a life to neutralize the threat.
But can we as a nation agree that it is more sensible to prevent that danger, prevent the senseless killing?
We are a majority of law-abiding citizens who enjoy our freedoms, but some of us are not. What about the right to life?
Paul Herger
Show us
Perhaps the writer of the letter, “Uselessness” (Dec. 20), who opposes tighter gun laws, would be kind enough to share with readers the list of countries and societies that have collapsed under the crushing burden of sensible gun- safety laws.
Please, sir, be specific.
Further, no one is suggesting banning all weapons or all guns. Just the ones that are legally available to people with criminal rap sheets and mental illness, and the ones that can turn innocent schoolchildren into roadkill in a matter of seconds.
Merry Christmas to all! And gun safety to all as well.
Ignoring the facts
Melanie Collette’s piece, “Jan. 6 panel wastes $4 million with politicized probe” (Dec. 18), is disingenuous.
Based on whataboutism, her column disregards the committee’s evidence and ignores the facts.
First, the whataboutism. Collette poses other issues that could be investigated but haven’t. This point is meaningless to the issue at hand.
Second, she complains that the committee is not balanced. Republicans had a chance to have a greater presence on the committee, but chose to offer obstructionists such as Jim Jordan and Matt Gaetz, knowing they would be rejected.
As for Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, they are hardly RINOs (Republicans in Name Only). They voted with Donald Trump more than 95% of the time.
Collette has a pollyannish view of Jan. 6. She chooses not to recognize or remember the gallows, the threats, the destruction, the violence, the desecration, and the symbology (such as the Confederate flag, Trump flags, supremacist group regalia) we all witnessed in real time. She basically says pay attention to only those in the back.
The testimony submitted has been coming from one group, Republicans.
She ignores the words of Trump, Cruz, Cawthorn and others. She ignores the steps taken to nullify a legal election by elected representatives.
She believes in party over law and country. She undermines democracy for political gain.
Jim Riddle
Congress’s mess
(I)naction can lead to results as well but the outcomes are usually not the ones desired.” — the organizational and development consultant kison.com
A flood of migrants at our southern border presupposes a future humanitarian crisis. The situation once again provokes the outcry, “What is the presidential solution?”
All Mr. Biden can do is apply a Band-Aid. This has been an unresolved issue that Congress has ignored under both parties’ control in the past simply because it has been a politically effective way for them to campaign against each other. Nothing is more effective than fear of the “other” to rally their constituencies’ opposition. Kison reports that inaction reduces creativity, breeds confusion, accepts incompetence and reduces engagement. The proof is readily seen in America’s current political environment.
Congress writes the law. Therefore, it is the only branch that can permanently resolve this deplorable situation. Only Congress can provide the proper funding to ensure the needed infrastructure. Through inaction, our legislators created this mess. We need to make sure they clean it up. If we don’t, the products of their inaction will eventually limit our freedoms to those allowed by the current right-wing Modi government of India.
“Pay me now or pay me later” is a truth of life. | 2022-12-21T13:27:58Z | greensboro.com | Wednesday's letters, December 21, 2022 | https://greensboro.com/opinion/letters/wednesdays-letters-december-21-2022/article_82447aac-80a2-11ed-bf20-133ac04c56ab.html | https://greensboro.com/opinion/letters/wednesdays-letters-december-21-2022/article_82447aac-80a2-11ed-bf20-133ac04c56ab.html |
Guilford Animal Services urges residents to protect pets from freezing temps
Small, hairless and short-haired dogs are more likely to feel colder as temperatures drop.
National Weather Service, Raleigh
GREENSBORO — Guilford County Animal Services is urging pet owners to take special care of their dogs, cats and other pets as frigid weather approaches.
"There are some animals that simply don't handle the cold well. They can freeze to death," Stephen Carlson, the shelter's community engagement manager, said by phone Wednesday.
Short-haired breeds are especially at risk, he said.
When temperatures fall below 45 degrees, Carlson said the county's shelter keeps animals indoors, letting them out only for "potty breaks." Volunteers will walk dogs in cold weather, but just for shorter periods.
Putting a water-resistant coat or a sweater on your dog before taking a walk in the bitter cold is especially important for breeds like chihuahuas.
By law, pets should have dry shelter, which is any place where rain won't get in, such as a dog house, Carlson said. Place cedar chips along the floor of a dog house, he said, rather than blankets or towels that will stay wet (and cold).
Carlson said if a pet can't come in the home, consider allowing the pet to shelter in a warm place like a garage. Make sure, however, that the garage is clear of any spills of antifreeze, which is deadly to animals.
If residents see a pet that may need shelter from the extreme cold, Carlson encourages politely sharing concerns with the owner. If that is unsuccessful or an owner can't be contacted, Carlson said residents should call Animal Services at 336-641-5990; An officer will be dispatched to check on the animal's welfare.
The Humane Society and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have additional tips for cold weather pet care:
• Pets that spend a lot of time outdoors, in cold weather, need more food because keeping warm depletes energy.
• Use plastic food and water bowls, because your pet’s tongue can stick and freeze to metal. Check your pet’s water bowl throughout the day, to ensure the water isn’t frozen.
• Rock salt and other chemicals, used to melt snow and ice, can irritate the pads of your pet’s feet. Wipe all paws with a damp towel before your pet licks them. Dogs are also at risk of salt poisoning. Never let your pet ingest rock salt.
• Pets and wildlife can be drawn into a vehicle's engine area when it’s warm, to seek comfort. Before starting your vehicle, bang on the hood to scare the animal out.
How to tell if your dog is too cold | 2022-12-21T23:37:11Z | greensboro.com | Guilford Animal Services urges residents to protect pets from freezing temps | https://greensboro.com/news/local/guilford-animal-services-urges-residents-to-protect-pets-from-freezing-temps/article_bafb10de-8167-11ed-b2ab-b7935477db32.html | https://greensboro.com/news/local/guilford-animal-services-urges-residents-to-protect-pets-from-freezing-temps/article_bafb10de-8167-11ed-b2ab-b7935477db32.html |
When King David ruled over all of Israel, one of the many Psalms he wrote included this verse: “Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing” (Psalm 146:3-4 NIV).
Readers may email syndicated columnist Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub.com. | 2022-12-21T23:37:14Z | greensboro.com | Cal Thomas: The false god of politics | https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/cal-thomas-the-false-god-of-politics/article_5dd59e90-815f-11ed-bdc1-4338b1709905.html | https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/cal-thomas-the-false-god-of-politics/article_5dd59e90-815f-11ed-bdc1-4338b1709905.html |
Greensboro's evening forecast: Rain showers in the evening will evolve into a more steady rain overnight. Low near 35F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Cool, 40 degree weather is predicted for Greensboro tomorrow. It should reach a nippy 41 degrees. Tomorrow's forecasted low temperature is 34 degrees. Periods of heavy rain are predicted. You may want to stay in tomorrow, as there is a 100% chance of rain. The area will see gentle winds tomorrow, with winds only reaching 9 miles per hour, coming from the north. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. For more daily forecast information, visit greensboro.com. | 2022-12-21T23:37:14Z | greensboro.com | Dec. 21, 2022 evening weather update for Greensboro | https://greensboro.com/weather/dec-21-2022-evening-weather-update-for-greensboro/article_eb942840-b797-5727-b03b-d2c447746116.html | https://greensboro.com/weather/dec-21-2022-evening-weather-update-for-greensboro/article_eb942840-b797-5727-b03b-d2c447746116.html |
Coach Myke Bolton liked the clutch plays and signs of leadership as the Golden Eagles tangled with Greensboro Day School.
The result puts Smith in position to pursue the tournament championship.
“It’s the bragging rights for Greensboro,” Bolton said. “That’s our motivation and pep talk for the whole week.”
Bishop McGuinness (7-0), which has cruised in two games, awaits the Golden Eagles (8-1) in Thursday’s 5 p.m. championship game at the Greensboro Coliseum’s Special Events Center.
Smith had to work until the final seconds to hold off Greensboro Day School 60-52 in the second semifinal.
Earlier, Bishop McGuinness overwhelmed Dudley in a 66-28 victory. Adelaide Jernigan poured in 20 points and Tate Chappell had 10.
The Villains, who are the top seed, have made an impression as a first-time entry in the tournament. Bishop McGuinness, the reigning Class 1-A state champion, has played on the national scene in the past.
But the HAECO Invitational is a convenient tournament for the Kernersville school.
“Sometimes the best things are close to home,” coach Brian Robinson said. “I’m glad we’re part of this.”
For senior wing Chappell, this has been a unique stage for the Villains.
“I grew up in this area,” said Chappell, who lives in Rockingham County. “You know all these other schools and now we’re finally playing these teams.”
Bishop McGuinness blasted Grimsley 67-30 in the tournament opener.
Robinson said the different perspective coming with playing in the Greensboro tournament is special, particularly for some of the younger players.
“First time they’ve been in anything like this,” he said.
But the Villains are no strangers to winning and this is an opportunity to build toward bigger goals later in the season.
“This is a step to the championship we want to get to,” Chappell said.
Smith is in the tournament final for the 11th time, aiming for its fourth title.
Azahreya Drayton-Gill’s 21 points, Azaria Scott’s 12 points and Morgan Smith’s 11 points were key factors in lifting the Golden Eagles past GDS.
“We should have broken away earlier,” Bolton said. “It’s a good thing when I get emotional. Then my girls are emotional.”
Smith used a 10-0 run to open a 22-12 lead late in the second quarter. The margin shrunk to 31-30 in the third quarter, but by the time Morgan Smith drained a jumper the Golden Eagles were up 44-34 with more than six minutes to play.
Less than two minutes later, Maja Rohkohl scored on a breakaway layup to complete a 9-0 run for the Bengals. Then GDS had three possessions with a chance to snatch the lead but couldn’t convert.
Zoe Davis, who grabbed 14 rebounds, and Gabby Burch hit key baskets to help the Golden Eagles finish the task. Drayton-Gill made six of eight shots from the field and was 9-for-14 on free throws.
While players for Smith and Bishop McGuinness met in summer leagues, this final should hold a different tone.
“With something on the line,” Bolton said.
Liz Wyrick’s 16 points led GDS, while teammates A’Shauna Robinson and Samantha Collins both scored 10. | 2022-12-22T01:13:05Z | greensboro.com | Bishop McGuinness, Smith take different routes to HAECO girls’ final | https://greensboro.com/sports/high-school/basketball/bishop-mcguinness-smith-take-different-routes-to-haeco-girls-final/article_be7666ac-8179-11ed-ad6d-8f4ee76908e1.html | https://greensboro.com/sports/high-school/basketball/bishop-mcguinness-smith-take-different-routes-to-haeco-girls-final/article_be7666ac-8179-11ed-ad6d-8f4ee76908e1.html |
Temperatures in Greensboro will be cool today. It should reach a cold 40 degrees. 31 degrees is today's low. Periods of heavy rain are predicted. You may want to stay in today, as there is a 99% chance of rain. The Greensboro area should see a light breeze, with forecast models showing only 10 mph wind conditions coming up from the North. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. Visit greensboro.com for more weather updates. | 2022-12-22T11:57:31Z | greensboro.com | Here is today's weather outlook for Dec. 22, 2022 in Greensboro, NC | https://greensboro.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-dec-22-2022-in-greensboro-nc/article_5db14c15-a61c-528f-8816-1b9ceebaf322.html | https://greensboro.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-dec-22-2022-in-greensboro-nc/article_5db14c15-a61c-528f-8816-1b9ceebaf322.html |
Temperatures in Greensboro will be cool today. It should reach a cold 40 degrees. 31 degrees is today's low. Periods of heavy rain are predicted. You may want to stay in today, as there is a 99% chance of rain.
The Greensboro area should see a light breeze, with forecast models showing only 10 mph wind conditions coming up from the North. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. Visit greensboro.com for more weather updates. | 2022-12-22T13:28:46Z | greensboro.com | Here is today's weather outlook for Dec. 22 in Greensboro | https://greensboro.com/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-dec-22-in-greensboro/article_5db14c15-a61c-528f-8816-1b9ceebaf322.html | https://greensboro.com/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-dec-22-in-greensboro/article_5db14c15-a61c-528f-8816-1b9ceebaf322.html |
GREENSBORO — The Interactive Resource Center is opening as an overnight warming center today through Monday, according to a news release from the city of Greensboro.
The IRC, located at 407 E. Washington St., will allow guests to shelter in place around the clock, with intake beginning at 7 p.m. Frigid temperatures are expected in the coming days as a winter storm brings cold weather and winds the city.
As the weekend progresses, capacity at all available shelters will be monitored and additional facilities will be activated as needed, the city said.
The IRC has hosted three White Flag efforts since Saturday.
• December 17 – 47 individuals used the facility.
Activation of the "white flag" warming center occurs when the actual or "feels like" temperature is expected to be 25 degrees or lower for two or more hours.
The city also expects at least six Pallet homes — temporary housing units — of the Doorway Project at Pomona Field will be ready for occupancy on Friday morning. The remaining units will be ready for occupancy within the next 10 days, the release said. The Safe Parking site, for people for who are living in their cars, also will begin Friday at the facility and be open every night moving forward, according to the release.
Contact the IRC at info@ircgso.org or 336-420-9794. | 2022-12-22T21:05:59Z | greensboro.com | Warming shelter opening in Greensboro around the clock through Monday | https://greensboro.com/news/local/warming-shelter-opening-in-greensboro-around-the-clock-through-monday/article_278537cc-822e-11ed-9043-13a2ab62cfc6.html | https://greensboro.com/news/local/warming-shelter-opening-in-greensboro-around-the-clock-through-monday/article_278537cc-822e-11ed-9043-13a2ab62cfc6.html |
The structure, which resembles (choose one): a) a giant filing cabinet, b) an alien monolith or c) a concrete beekeepers’ hive, was never much to look at.
But the inside was worse, with narrow corridors, blind corners and cramped quarters for inmates, some of whom slept on the floor.
It was an unsafe environment for both inmates and staff that thankfully was replaced by the new jail in 2012.
Other uses had been proposed for the building.
Former longtime Sheriff BJ Barnes used it for some administrative offices.
The idea once was floated to use it to house the homeless.
As it turns out, a planned mercy killing by implosion seems the best path. It was beyond redemption.
So, once it is demolished in early 2023, the site will make way for a new Sheriff’s Office, which has been sorely needed.
And the site of the current sheriff's headquarter has been crumbling under the weight of a variety of problems, including mold, water damage, rotting wood and security challenges.
During a downtown shootout in 2020, stray bullets shattered windows and could have struck someone working inside.
Once the new headquarters is built, the old sheriff’s quarters will be razed and turned into a parking lot.
Good riddance to it as well.
But that old jail was an ugly place in more ways than one. We won't miss it.
Some other takes on recent headlines, quick and over easy:
Pallet-able solution
City leaders did Wednesday what they could and should have done weeks ago: They provided a thorough briefing on the site chosen for a village of 30 “pallet houses” that will provide temporary shelter for homeless persons.
And they followed that with a tour.
The site picked by city staff, Pomona Park, had raised concerns that it would damage a baseball field specially modified for disabled players, in part with a $100,000 donation from the Greensboro Grasshoppers and the Bryan Foundation.
Grasshoppers President and General Manager Donald Moore said Wednesday that those concerns had been addressed.
“I’m happy for those who need it,” Moore told the News & Record. “And I hope it works. It makes you appreciate what you have.”
Mayor Nancy Vaughan said the event was intended to “dispel some of the misinformation that has been out publicly.”
What she did not say is that most, if not all, of the misinformation was the city's fault.
As Moore said Wednesday: “There was a total lack of transparency on the city’s part."
Some people will move into the heated pallet houses this week, as bitter-cold temperatures are expected this weekend.
Each unit is roomier than you might imagine, with space to sleep two and a storage area under each bunk. The village also provides showers, security, camera surveillance, an on-site case manager and easy access to city bus routes.
As a temporary solution, it looks promising and well worth the $380,000 investment.
The homes can be stored when not in use and rotated other sites in the city.
“We’re absolutely thrilled,” said Kristina Singleton, executive director of the Interactive Resource Center, which provides a variety of services for the homeless community.
“If you had the option of a fabric tent or this, we know what people will choose.”
So, some who might have faced hazardous temperatures on the street this weekend will have a safe place to stay.
“With heat and a little bit of dignity,” Singleton said.
The leaf elves
It’s that most wonderful time of the year … when armies of jolly elves in yellow trucks descend on Whoville and make our leaves disappear. Like magic!
(Actually, they rake and vacuum them, but why spoil the Christmas legend?)
Except the leaves can sit for weeks in piles on the street and obstruct parking and walking. They can be washed by rain into manholes and clog sewers.
But that’s the city leaf collection policy in Greensboro, which is both impractical and expensive.
We’re supposed to pile the leaves on the front edges of our yards, but hardly anyone does.
And the city lets us get away with it.
So, in Greensboro, which may fine you if you roll your garbage can to the curb too early or roll it away too late — as a safety issue — you can violate the leaf rules all you want.
Even though they can pose a bigger hazard.
As we said last year and the year before: Bah. Humbug. | 2022-12-22T21:06:05Z | greensboro.com | Short Stack: An ugly building, inside and out | https://greensboro.com/opinion/editorial/short-stack-an-ugly-building-inside-and-out/article_33d0ceec-822e-11ed-8118-2f9eecece147.html | https://greensboro.com/opinion/editorial/short-stack-an-ugly-building-inside-and-out/article_33d0ceec-822e-11ed-8118-2f9eecece147.html |
RICHMOND, Ky. — UNCG's Dante Treacy scored a team-high 15 points, but the Spartans dropped a Thursday afternoon game at Eastern Kentucky 68-64.
Treacy was 4-of-9 from the field while shooting 5-of-6 from the foul line. Mikeal Brown-Jones finished with 12 points, shooting 4-of-7 from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line. He also posted five rebounds. Bas Leyte contributed 10 points, shooting 5-for-7 from field goals. Keyshaun Langley produced nine points and six rebounds. Keondre Kennedy finished with eight points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Kobe Langley had a game-high six assists.
The Spartans shot 42.3 percent from the field in the game, shooting exactly that percentage in each period. UNCG held a 37-34 advantage on the glass over the Colonels. The game had ten ties and 16 lead changes.
UNCG fell to 6-7, while Eastern Kentucky improved to 7-6.
UNCG enters Southern Conference play with a trip to Western Carolina for a 2 p.m. contest on Dec. 29.
Last year, it was the Bahamas. This year, it's Hawaii. No Group of 5 program has fared better at scoring tropical bowl destinations the last two seasons than Middle Tennessee. | 2022-12-23T00:09:00Z | greensboro.com | Eastern Kentucky slips past UNCG | https://greensboro.com/sports/college/eastern-kentucky-slips-past-uncg/article_2f4525f6-8249-11ed-9b72-2b297640f2e0.html | https://greensboro.com/sports/college/eastern-kentucky-slips-past-uncg/article_2f4525f6-8249-11ed-9b72-2b297640f2e0.html |
Rodney Dawson and Eric Townsend are the newest board members of The Enrichment Fund for Guilford County Schools.
Dawson is with the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Townsend is assistant vice president for academic communications and director of law school communications at Elon University.
The Enrichment Fund provides financial support to enhance the educational programs of Guilford County Schools, aid students needing financial assistance with enrichment opportunities, and encourage and reward creativity, innovation and outstanding teaching.
Ward Black Law has been named to U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Law Firms” for 2023. This is the 14th consecutive year that Ward Black Law has been selected. The firm has 25 people.
Janet Ward Black, a NC State Bar’s Distinguished Service Award recipient, is the founder of Ward Black Law, one of the largest woman-owned law firms in North Carolina.
The Greensboro Regional Realtors Association honored several local Realtors and Realtor associates during its annual awards ceremony luncheon on Dec. 6.
GRRA Fellows Award: Mary Beth Powell, RE/MAX Realty Consultants & Scott Thompson, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost & Little Realty. Honors outstanding GRRA members who have contributed consistent and outstanding service to the association since becoming a member.
Realtor Committee Member of the Year Award: Kris Cayton, a New Dawn Realty. Goes to a member who has demonstrated “initiative, enthusiasm and originality” and has put in extra hours of work in committee endeavors.
GRRA Associate of the Year: Tyler Kastl, Marathon Moving Company. The award is presented to an associate member who has made outstanding volunteer contributions to GRRA.
GRRA Hall of Fame: Barbara Mann, RE/MAX Realty Consultants. Honors outstanding Realtors or lenders within the industry and association who have contributed consistent and outstanding service to the profession in the areas of development, environment or government and/or leadership which have an enduring effect upon the real estate profession.
Jack H. Brown Memorial Award: Kathleen Sullivan, RE/MAX Realty Consultants. Recognizes a member whose unselfish participation and efforts in non-industry activities have been exemplary in charitable, civic, religious, educational or political affairs. Recipient is also someone who has had a strong influence in the enhancements of the arts, athletics or recreation for the benefit of the public.
Elaine H. Ernest Visionary Leadership Award: Piedmont Triad Partnership. Honors a person from the Greensboro Regional Realtors Association or the community-at-large whose ideas, research, actions and leadership have created a positive impact on the Guilford County development community and the community-at-large.
William D. Seawell Sr. and Jr. Award: Chester Brown III, Brown Investment Properties. Recognizes an outstanding Realtor member’s efforts in the area of fair housing.
GRRA Public Service Award: Winston McGregor, Guilford County Board of Education/at-Large. Honors a public servant who has contributed consistent and outstanding service to the realtor industry.
Ronald J. Smith President’s Award: Scott Thompson, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost & Little Realty. The current GRRA President selects this award that recognizes a member who has given countless volunteer hours of enthusiastic service to the membership of the association.
Realtor of the Year Award: Ray Alexander III, Coldwell Banker Advantage. Recognizes an outstanding Realtor member of the GGRA who has had significant accomplishments in Realtor association activities (local, state and national) and/or civic activities.
GRRA Rising Star awards: Kristin Dayvault, NextHome Triad Realty; Jennifer Dorsey, Wilkinson Triad Realty; Ashley Lewis, Dream Builders Realty; Robin Minter, Allen Tate Realty; Aleka DeGraaf, EPOC Property Management; and Hillary Meredith, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Recognizes a Realtor in GRRA who has been a Realtor for five years or less and who has provided exemplary service to the local, state and national associations and exhibits leadership potential.
For the second year in a row, Visit High Point was recognized by the North Carolina Travel Industry Association during the 2022 Tourism Marketing Achievement Awards held in Charlotte.
Visit High Point was selected for the Platinum Community Stakeholder award based on their communications to educate the community at large. Focused messaging communicates the impact the visitor economy has to enhance High Point’s vitality as an attractive visitor destination and great place to live for residence.
Truliant Federal Credit Union has been recognized as a finalist in the 2022 Healthiest Employers of the Triad, an awards program created to honor organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population.
Truliant’s branch and facilities network includes locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
Rockingham County Schools has hired Nina Walls as the district’s new director of career and technical education/ innovation.
After conducting a competitive, national search and extensive interview process, Greensboro City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba announced Assistant Chief John Thompson will serve as the next Greensboro Police Chief. Thompson, succeeds Brian James who retired in April 2022.
Thanena Wilson has accepted the position of community development director with the City of High Point and will be responsible for the administration of the city’s federal block grant programs, state and local funding and local code enforcement.
Dominique Harrison, director of undergraduate recruitment and admissions at Norfolk State University since February 2020, has been named director of undergraduate admissions at N.C. A&T.
Truliant Federal Credit Union has promoted Beth Eller to the newly created role of senior vice president of mortgage lending. Eller serves on the N.C. Secretary of State’s mortgage e-closing advisory committee. | 2022-12-23T06:14:26Z | greensboro.com | Business Milestones | https://greensboro.com/business/business-milestones/article_374d6d06-7bcf-11ed-b421-eb9a15031766.html | https://greensboro.com/business/business-milestones/article_374d6d06-7bcf-11ed-b421-eb9a15031766.html |
Blue Ridge Companies raised $100,000 for Toys for Tots during their Telethon for Toys on Dec. 7. The donations will help more than 3,000 local children this holiday season.
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The Greensboro Home Instead office delivered 849 gifts to isolated older adults as part of its annual Be a Santa to a Senior program. The gifts were purchased and donated by shoppers visiting 11 holiday trees decorated with 283 ornaments featuring the seniors’ wish lists. Area volunteers then wrapped, packaged and delivered the gifts. Centric Brands employees are pictured here.
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Blue Ridge Companies raised $100,000 for Toys for Tots, thanks to their third annual Telethon for Toys. The donation total far exceeds any prior year’s contributions. The High Point-based property management, development and construction company moved its annual toy drive online two years ago due to COVID-19. The company held its telethon Dec. 7 live on Zoom and Facebook.
Donations for Toys for Tots came from Blue Ridge Companies’ vendors, partners, more than 35-telethon sponsors, employees, residents and more. Blue Ridge Companies’ owners, David Couch and Chris Dunbar, also donated to the telethon. At the conclusion of the live telethon event Blue Ridge Companies announced their total of $90,000; however, with residual donations and contributions made after the conclusion of the program, they will now present a check to the local Toys for Tots Coordinator, First Sergeant Ryan Lowe, in the amount of $100,000.
This year marks Toys for Tots 75th anniversary. Lowe says they expect to support nearly 20,000 local children with toys. Blue Ridge Companies’ contribution raised enough money to support more than 3,000 children this year.
As part of the telethon, people who stopped by one of their locally owned communities, Palladium Park Apartments, and donated received a free lunch from The PorterHouse Burger Food Truck.
Evergreens Lifestyle Center participants collected almost 240 pounds of groceries for the Greensboro Urban Ministry food pantry.
In North Carolina, Truliant sponsors 53 signs in Charlotte and 18 in Lexington. In the Wytheville, Va. area, the credit union sponsors 16 signs. Each of the one-mile segments in North Carolina is on I-485, I-77 or I-85. The highway in Virginia is I-81.
The Greensboro Science Center will launch its Fur-st Saturdays series with an adoption event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 7.
Guilford County Animal Services will host the adoption event in the SAIL Center. In addition to the adoption event, GCAS will provide a free rabies clinic in the front entrance circle for cats and dogs. While animals are allowed at the free rabies clinic, they are not allowed inside of the GSC.
The City of Greensboro Waste Reduction and Recycling will be on site demonstrating ways to reduce waste when purchasing pet products.
United Way of Greater High Point is accepting donations through Jan. 16 for MLK Day winter care kits. Suggested items, which will benefit those experiencing homelessness, include resealable gallon bags, resealable sandwich bags, rain ponchos, cough drops/mints, travel size lotion, travel wipes/moist towelettes, encouraging notes, travel tissues, socks, gloves, lip balm nail clippers, bandages, travel size petroleum jelly and individually wrapped snacks. | 2022-12-23T06:14:57Z | greensboro.com | Helping Hands | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/helping-hands/article_e8d00c1e-7bd4-11ed-9a84-036e692d98ba.html | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/helping-hands/article_e8d00c1e-7bd4-11ed-9a84-036e692d98ba.html |
High Point University student Megan McCabe (right) helps dance attendee Christie Elliott with her Christmas-inspired craft. Activities included dancing, crafts, gifts and a visit from Santa Claus at the Nathanael S. Morehead Recreation Center in High Point.
A group of student leaders met with Former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles, shown at center. From left, are students Grant Hines, Hannah Parson, Lizzy Eisenhardt, Joe Maronski, Julia Velasquez and Ivana Korankyi.
Ally McLean from Whitsett participated in Emerson Stage’s production of “Old Jake’s Skirts,” which took place Nov. 9-13 at the Semel Theater at Emerson College in Boston.
McLean is majoring in musical theatre.
High Point University students and community members with disabilities danced the night away at the annual ASPIRE Christmas Dance on Dec. 6. The student chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) at HPU co-hosted the special dance with the High Point Parks and Recreation’s ASPIRE (Adaptive Sports, Programs and Inclusive Recreation) unit.
Activities included dancing, crafts, gifts and a visit from Santa Claus at the Nathanael S. Morehead Recreation Center in High Point.
The CEC will host another dance on Feb. 7 for Valentine’s Day.
Erskine Bowles, an American businessman and political leader, visited High Point University’s campus on Dec. 5 to learn more about HPU’s transformation under the leadership of HPU President Nido Qubein.
Bowles has served in numerous nationally and globally impactful roles, including former director of the Small Business Administration, White House Chief of Staff for former President Bill Clinton and president of the 17 campus University of North Carolina system from 2005-10. During his time on campus, Bowles toured the university, visited classrooms and learning facilities, and joined groups of faculty and students for lunch.
Bowles also had lunch with several HPU students and faculty during his visit.
Faculty in the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication recently gave gifts through their 10th annual Operation Elf tradition to help local nonprofits provide gifts to families.
High Point University’s Communication Fellows dedicated their fall colloquium in Arden Anderson’s class to designing and implementing events that benefit nonprofit organizations. In total, the students raised nearly $2,500 to support the organizations.
Purple Supporting Purple raised nearly $1,500 to support Purple Heart Homes, which provides housing solutions for disabled and aging veterans. Students participating in this group coordinated with HPU Athletics to host a table before a Men’s Basketball game where they sold original designed shirts, spins on the prize wheel and the chance to take home a handmade leather American flag.Anderson’s class raised money in the spring through a similar philanthropic initiative benefitting Special Olympics North Carolina.
The African American Initiative will host a virtual community forum at noon and 6 p.m. Jan. 19. The information sessions will focus on pre-K and kindergarten registration, early and middle college registration, student transportation and school life.
The Zoom identification for the noon meeting is 864 9022 8882; passcode is 332551.
The Zoom identification for the evening meeting is 818 2427 0220; passcode is 194245.
To join via phone, call 305-224-1968.
For information, email latoya.bullock@unitedwayhp.org.
Randolph Community College and Unlimited Possibilities Aviation have partnered to offer Ground School training next month.
With instruction provided by Austen Vaden of UP Aviation, the course covers aerospace history, weather, navigation, instruments, preflight planning, computer and wind triangles, regulations, radio communications, the aviation field and procedures necessary to become a safe private pilot. The course is oriented toward the latest material available from the Federal Aviation Agency and will prepare students to pass the written exam required by the government.
The course (#81732) is Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 9-May 15, from 6-8 p.m. in room 102 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on the Asheboro Campus. The cost is $180.
For information, call 336-633-0216 or visit tinyurl.com/ywwb328k.
Matthew Hansen and Evan Williams, both of Greensboro, were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The were initiated at Elon University. | 2022-12-23T06:15:09Z | greensboro.com | Student Notebook | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/student-notebook/article_dc4bfb72-7bd6-11ed-b1af-83313b881b85.html | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/student-notebook/article_dc4bfb72-7bd6-11ed-b1af-83313b881b85.html |
It will be a cold day in Greensboro, with temperatures in the 30s. It looks to reach a nippy 38 degrees. Expect a drastic drop in temperatures though, with a low reaching 7 degrees. We will see a mix of sun and clouds. Greensboro could see periods of brisk winds today, with forecast models showing 23 mph wind conditions coming up from the West. Special National Weather Service Alert: Wind Advisory from FRI 4:00 AM EST until FRI 6:00 PM EST. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. Stay in the know. Visit greensboro.com for local news and weather. | 2022-12-23T12:20:09Z | greensboro.com | Here is today's weather outlook for Dec. 23, 2022 in Greensboro, NC | https://greensboro.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-dec-23-2022-in-greensboro-nc/article_25fcb01d-0b12-5364-9e34-3039b90da907.html | https://greensboro.com/weather/here-is-todays-weather-outlook-for-dec-23-2022-in-greensboro-nc/article_25fcb01d-0b12-5364-9e34-3039b90da907.html |
U.S. Rep. Ted Budd talks to supporters after winning election in November for the U.S. Senate.
ALLISON LEE ISLEY, Lee Newspapers
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, left, speaks while Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, listens during a post-election news conference at the Legislative Building in Raleigh on Nov. 9.
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson campaigns outside the Deep Creek Recreation Center in High Point on Election Day.
For Sen.-elect Ted Budd: A collector’s edition set of official Donald Trump superhero trading cards. Barring some unforeseen circumstance, Budd will still be a U.S. senator in the year 2029 — a point in time at which, the good Lord willing — Donald Trump will be a distant and almost-forgotten dot in the national rearview mirror. Like old baseball cards, perhaps a little Trump-o-bilia can provide Budd with a measure of nostalgia for a time in which a right-wing politician could get elected to high office simply by packing heat, mouthing nonsense about immigrants and flirting with coup plotters like Mark Meadows (see below).
For the Berger boys — Senator Phil Sr. and Supreme Court Justice Phil Jr.: The latest edition of the party game “Family Table Topics.” Since we know they would never discuss business, finding things for a father and son to chat about at holiday gatherings when Dad is the state’s most powerful legislator and the chip off the old block has been installed as the state Supreme Court’s resident Clarence Thomas imitator could be a challenge. Perhaps a fun conversation starter will come in handy.
For Gov. Roy Cooper: The signing ceremony of which he’s so long dreamed. For six years, the Guv has tried to bring Medicaid expansion to North Carolina and more than a half-million long-suffering, uninsured residents, only to have his bubble repeatedly burst by GOP legislators touting an ever-changing list of maddeningly bogus excuses. Maybe, at long last, 2023 is the year. Bonus stocking-stuffer: A hard conversation with a trusted aide who will tell him face-to-face and in no uncertain terms that his hurricane recovery office is a human-made disaster that desperately requires a deep and immediate house-cleaning.
For Sen. Thom Tillis: A certificate of completion from a 12-step “MAGA Anonymous” class. At last check, North Carolina’s soon-to-be-senior U.S. senator appeared to be making real, if incremental, progress on this front. With his recent efforts in support of marriage equality and immigration reform, he’s demonstrating what most observers have always suspected — namely, that his heart was never really in it when it came to being part of Trump’s dark cult of personality. Maybe he can even bring along a friend to the classes with a little time on his hands like, say, Sen. Richard Burr.
For State Treasurer Dale Folwell: A copy of “Socially Responsible Investing for Dummies.” Since taking office in 2017, Folwell has pulled off the remarkable feat of both directing state investments toward an array of corporations with deeply shoddy environmental records, and at the same time, somehow failing to reap the kind of returns on investment that other comparable state pension funds realized during several years of bull stock markets.
For former North Carolina congressman and Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows: A chance to experience the kind of epiphany that so many other Jan. 6 coup plotters have enjoyed. Perhaps like those “Oath Keepers” and other insurrectionists who have, in the moments immediately prior to being sentenced to prison by a federal judge, suddenly grasped the tragic error of having fallen prey to insane conspiracy theories, Meadows too, will have an opportunity to see the light. Alternative gift: A sudden infusion of moral strength and backbone of the kind displayed by his one-time aide, Cassidy Hutchinson.
And speaking of epiphanies, for Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson: An awkward but eye-opening episode like the one that befell the reactionary Sen. Kevin Keeley (played by Gene Hackman) in the 1996 Mike Nichols film, “The Birdcage.” This would involve Robinson being rescued from an embarrassing personal or political predicament by a bevy of smart and resilient drag queens who disguise him as a member of their group, and in so doing, teach him more about family values, human dignity and loving others as yourself than could ever be gleaned in a month of Sundays from any of the bigoted and blowhard pastors with whom he usually associates.
Bryan Anderson, Associated Press
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Sens. Thom Tillis (left) and Richard Burr
Rob Schfoled is director of NC Policy Watch. | 2022-12-24T14:05:18Z | greensboro.com | Rob Schofield: A holiday wish list for North Carolina pols and their pals | https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/rob-schofield-a-holiday-wish-list-for-north-carolina-pols-and-their-pals/article_71b1c174-80b9-11ed-98a8-c3ff1a4adee8.html | https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/rob-schofield-a-holiday-wish-list-for-north-carolina-pols-and-their-pals/article_71b1c174-80b9-11ed-98a8-c3ff1a4adee8.html |
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