Yes! Weekly

YES! Weekly is a weekly alternative newspaper based in Greensboro, NC. It covers a variety of topics including local news, politics, and features on arts and entertainment, as well as nationally syndicated columns and other engaging content. Each week, it distributes nearly 18,000 copies throughout the Piedmont Triad region. You can find YES! Weekly in Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem, along with areas in Alamance and Davidson Counties. The publication is part of the North Carolina Press Association and the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies. Charles A. Womack III owns YES! Weekly, which is published by Womack Newspapers, Inc. situated in Greensboro.

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Beautifying Jamestown through trees

1 week ago | yesweekly.com | Carol Brooks

Two important events recently were celebrated on April 10. The first was the recognition of Jamestown’s 17th consecutive year of being named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. The second event was Arbor Day itself, a time that represents a hope for the future. The planting of three trees signified that hope.
About Town - 4.16.25

1 week ago | yesweekly.com | Carol Brooks

Easter Egg HuntThe Triad’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt will take place Easter Sunday April 20 at 10 a.m. at High Point City Lake Park, 602 W. Main St. in Jamestown. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. Renaissance Church is hosting the event. Join us for a free celebration with 50,000 eggs, bounce houses, special kids programming and more. Separate hunts for three age groups — including adults. The first 100 middle and high school students will receive free hoodies. Food trucks.
Golf rates may increase

1 week ago | yesweekly.com | Carol Brooks

In their first meeting since October of last year, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee heard reports from the Jamestown Parks & Recreation Department. Parks and Recreation Director Scott Coakley and Golf Pro Marcy Newton discussed recommended changes to golf fees. “I would like to outline the proposed changes to the fees for the 2025-2026 budget for recreation,” Coakley said.
Deep focus: RiverRun honors documentary filmmakers

1 week ago | yesweekly.com | Mark Burger

This Saturday, as it enters the home stretch, the 27th annual RiverRun International Film Festival will present the discussion “The Art and Impact of Archival Research: A Conversation with Rosemary Rotondi and Monica Berra” at 4 p.m. at Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St., Winston-Salem. The event is open to the public and admission is free.
Video Vault - April 16, 2025

1 week ago | yesweekly.com | Mark Burger

PICK OF THE WEEK BLUE SUNSHINE (Synapse Films): Writer/director Jeff Lieberman’s 1977 thriller has its flaws but also its fans, due in large part to some memorable scenes and a storyline that encompasses political corruption and social commentary within an exploitation framework. Considered a horror film in some circles (for good reason), it’s as much a mystery and a thriller. It’s ragged around the edges, but Lieberman’s ambitions are plainly evident.
Homeowner dissatisfied with offer from Habitat for Humanity

1 week ago | yesweekly.com | Ian McDowell

In January 2024, YES! Weekly reported that dozens of Habitat for Humanity homes in the majority-Black East Greensboro neighborhood of Poplar Ridge have deteriorated from water damage caused by improper grading when they were built 25 years ago. In support of the homeowners, the Greensboro Chapter of the NAACP called for the city to withhold funds from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro until the problems are fixed.
Sacramento: Growing up is hard to do

1 week ago | yesweekly.com | Mark Burger

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UNCSA presents “Ballymore, an Opera in Two Parts”

2 weeks ago | yesweekly.com | Scott Carpenter

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) 2024–25 performance season, “UNCSA Presents,” continues in April with a featured performance of “Ballymore, an Opera in Two Parts” from the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute. “Ballymore” will be performed on Wednesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m. at the Agnes de Mille Theatre on the UNCSA campus, located at 1533 S. Main St. in Winston-Salem.
Town Council to meet April 15

2 weeks ago | yesweekly.com | Carol Brooks

The Jamestown Town Council will have several items to consider at its April 15 meeting. Before consideration, the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office will give a report. Under old business, the Council will consider approval of a lease agreement for golf carts at Jamestown Park and Golf Course. Under new business, the Council will consider approval of a contract with New Frame, Inc., to secure funding for Pinecroft-Sedgefield Fire Department facility improvements.
About Town - 4.9.25

2 weeks ago | yesweekly.com | Carol Brooks

Planning BoardThe Planning Board will have its regular meeting April 14 at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center at Town Hall, 301 East Main Street. There will be a public hearing to consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance. The proposed amendment is: To rezone approximately 18.02 acres +/- from Agricultural (AG) to Conditional Zoning-Single Family Residential (CZ-SFR) for the property located at 5125 R1 Atwater Drive (Parcel #155994) that is west of Pinetuck Road.