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1 week ago | 
greensboro.com | Richard Craver |Kevin Griffin
Lisa Johnson-Tonkins has been appointed by Gov. Josh Stein to serve in Guilford County Superior Court for the Judicial District 24A seat, the governor's office said Wednesday. Johnson-Tonkins is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable Lora Cubbage resigned from the position last month to take a job as deputy city attorney in Greensboro. She most recently served as a three-term clerk of the county Superior Court and ran unopposed in the 2022 general election.
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1 month ago | 
greensboro.com | Richard Craver |Kevin Griffin
The city of Greensboro is requesting permission from the state's Local Government Commission to issue $23 million in limited obligation bonds for several projects that include $2.5 million to help pay for demolishing the Bellemeade Street parking deck. Other Greensboro projects involve funding to: build and equip a new fire station; acquire and install radio communications equipment for several departments; and acquire property for future governmental purposes.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
greensboro.com | Kevin Griffin |Richard Craver
A regional water provider for the Triad is planning a major expansion of its water-treatment plant that would nearly double its daily capacity in anticipation of growth. The Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority gained approval from the state's Local Government Commission on Jan. 7 to issue a $130 million revenue bond for the plant at the Randleman Regional Reservoir.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
journalnow.com | Kevin Griffin
The fans have spoken, and Greensboro’s newest hockey team has a name. It’s the Gargoyles, and one official says the vote wasn't even close. Representatives from the team’s ownership, the East Coast Hockey League, the city of Greensboro and First Horizon Coliseum were on hand on Tuesday for the announcement in front of a packed room at Piedmont Hall. The formal revelation of the name and logo came in a short video played for the crowd.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
greensboro.com | Kevin Griffin
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, a Republican whose district includes a large chunk of Guilford County, has been appointed as chair of a powerful committee responsible for vetting legislation. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Tuesday that he selected Foxx to serve as chair of the House Committee on Rules. "For two decades, Dr. Foxx has been a stalwart in the House and a leader in multiple policy areas.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
greensboro.com | Kevin Griffin
The weekend's winter weather took a tragic turn in Guilford County Saturday with the death of a child pulled from the water after a sledding accident, the Guilford County Sheriff's Office said. Five adults who were part of the water rescue attempt in Whitsett, including two first responders, were transported to a hospital for evaluation.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
greensboro.com | Kevin Griffin
One child died after their sled went into the water in Whitsett today and five adults who were part of the rescue attempt were transported to a hospital for evaluation, the Guilford County Sheriff's Office announced in the release. The child, whose name and age were not disclosed, was found in the water when first responders arrived on the scene shortly after 9 a.m. The child died from injuries after being taken to the hospital, according to the sheriff's office.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
greensboro.com | Kevin Griffin
The snow began falling fast in Greensboro around 2 p.m. and the storm has already prompted several schedule changes and closures in the city. Greensboro's libraries, the cultural center and all parks and recreation facilities were closed at 5 p.m. Friday and will not reopen until 1 p.m. Saturday. The Greensboro History Museum, Greensboro Aquatic Center, Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, White Street Landfill and Solid Waste Transfer Station will all be closed Saturday.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
greensboro.com | Kevin Griffin
With a swiftly moving weather system bringing snow into the Triad on Friday, Greensboro's winter shelter program will be offering daytime hours this weekend to allow homeless people an opportunity to stay out of the cold amid the winter storm. Greensboro has partnered with the Greensboro Urban Ministry, which is administering the $425,000 winter shelter program with four churches: Grace Community, First Baptist, First Presbyterian and West Market United Methodist.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
greensboro.com | Kevin Griffin
With the threat of up to 3 inches of snow expected later today, Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan is asking residents to stay off the roads when the storm comes. "Staff has done a great job preparing. Now we just need people, when weather does move in, not to be out on the roads needlessly," Vaughan said Friday. She added: "I mean that's really the best thing that people can do for us because it will take resources away from people who need it.
