North Guilford County, NC, News and Community Information

Readers share snow photos

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:27:05 -0500

Click on the related tlink to check out the photos some of our readers submitted from the snowy weekend Jan. 30-31.

Church plans biblical musical

"Jennifer Atkins Brown ()" — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:01:01 -0500

Christ United Methodist Church in Greensboro will present the musical dramatization “Children of Eden,” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Students converting car to electric

"Jennifer Atkins Brown ()" — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:01:01 -0500

Greensboro Day School recruiters may soon have an unusual tool when they hit the road in their quest to attract students. The school’s Electric Vehicle Conversion Club is dismantling a 1990 Toyota Corolla with the goal of turning it into the school’s first fully electric road-worthy vehicle.

Fund started for burned-out family

"E.A. Seagraves ()" — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:00:00 -0500

Greensboro Fire Station 7 and Firemark Distributors are collecting funds and clothing for a family of eight whose home on Rankin Mill Road burned Feb. 20.

Tim Gibbs, a Greensboro fireman and owner of Firemark Distributors, said Manuel Salazar and his family lost everything and didn’t have insurance.

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"Janice Carmac ()" — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:00:00 -0500

FUNDRAISERS
Ongoing
Aluminum Can Collection, ACES office at Brooks Global Studies Elementary is collecting aluminum cans as a service project for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mail or bring cans to Nathalie or Brooke, 1215 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408. 370-8347.

Swing into spring at Bur-Mil Park

"Tracy Pegram " — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:20:48 -0500

Spring is nearly upon us, and there is no better time to take advantage of the many outdoor opportunities at Bur-Mil Park.

Making history come alive

"Peggy Longmire ()" — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:24:36 -0500

When the 229th anniversary of the historic Battle of Guilford Courthouse is commemorated March 13-14, you can be sure Nancy Stewart will be there to help visitors appreciate the importance of this historic battle, which was instrumental in the outcome of the Revolutionary War.

Stewart is the Eastern national site supervisor of the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.

Mental illness affects whole family

"Penny Casto ()" — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:31:38 -0500

Leticia’s older brother is constantly acting out and getting into trouble. He has been suspended from school several times and cannot seem to tell the truth about anything.

Leticia is embarrassed by her brother’s antics and cannot understand her parents’ way of handling the situation. Instead of punishing him, they give in to anything he wants.

Cards fans speak out on McGwire

"Bob Burchette ()" — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:34:55 -0500

A recent column about the St. Louis Cardinals’ Mark McGwire not only prompted fans to chime in about McGwire’s use of steroids, but also sparked fond memories about Major League Baseball, especially the Cardinals.

Aycock Middle students participate in state chess championship

"Jennifer Atkins Brown ()" — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:01:01 -0500

When the 36th annual State Scholastic Chess Championship wraps up today in Greensboro, the competition will include 11 students from Aycock Middle School’s chess club. The two-day event, which is sponsored by Elon University, is being held at the Koury Convention Center and brings together more than 500 of North Carolina’s top scholastic chess players.

Aycock Middle celebrates the arts

"Jennifer Atkins Brown ()" — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:01:01 -0500

Visual art teacher Katherine Hudson and band and chorus teacher Rodney Milton started Aycock Middle School’s annual Celebration of the Arts three years ago as a way to celebrate and bring awareness to Youth Art Month.

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"Janice Carmac ()" — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:00:00 -0500

Volunteer glad to have senioritis

"Peggy Longmire ()" — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:47:33 -0500

Through the years, many hundreds of seniors have seen Judy Beavers as she warmly welcomes them at each session of Adventures in Learning, the educational life enrichment and learning programs of Greensboro’s Shepherd Center.

Even though Beavers has a high-profile position, few people seem to know much about her.

Warm memories of Pop Bowden

"Gladys Scarlette ()" — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:52:16 -0500

Grady Bowden, the long-time agriculture teacher at Summerfield High School, was better known as “Pop” Bowden.

Spears Family YMCA sets lofty goals for 2010 camps

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:18:36 -0500

After last year’s great summer, the Spears Family YMCA wants to raise the bar even higher for 2010 summer camps.
“We want to engage children in the best summer ever, and we want parents to feel like they get more than they have paid for,” said Teen Director Harvey Floyd.

Guilford County Schools second-quarter honor rolls

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:40:01 -0500

The following students in the Guilford County Schools have achieved academic distinction for the second quarter and are included on the school system’s “A Team.” Students in Grades 9-12 who received A. 4.0 or better Grade point average during the second nine-week grading period qualify for the “A Team.”

GCS second-quarter middle school honor roll

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:36:18 -0500

The following students in the Guilford County Schools have achieved academic distinction for the second quarter and are included on the school systems ‘’A Team.’’

Students in Grades six through eight who received all A’s during the second nine-week grading period qualify for the ‘’A Team.’’

Private schools announce second quarter 2009-2010 honor rolls

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:45:59 -0500

Guilford Preparatory Academy

A Honor Roll – Winter, 2009
Sixth Grade: Zachary Bryant, Israel Jackson, Mariame Meitte, Suprene Mohamedzein, Travis Watts

Seventh Grade: Jolie Gallitelli, Quanze’s Matthews, Carmen-Elena Polanco

Eighth Grade: Tariq Mohamedzein, Abitat Tobi Saliu, Steven Spinks, Victoria Williams

Aycock Middle School plans black history event

"Jennifer Atkins Brown ()" — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:01:01 -0500

Aycock Middle School will present its first Black History Extravaganza at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26, and the community is invited.

HPU givings away houses

"E.A. Seagraves ()" — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:00:00 -0500

High Point University still has 42 houses for the taking.

The university has offered the houses to nonprofits, housing authorities and other organizations throughout the Triad. Those entities will be responsible for moving the houses to a vacant lot.

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"Janice Carmac ()" — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:00:00 -0500

Champs play for the love of the game

"Kathy Johnson ()" — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:37:49 -0500

We all know that High Point is the Furniture Capital of the World, the home of the big bureau. This city is also the home of Anthony Dean Griffey, a Grammy Award winner, and Fantasia Barrino, an “American Idol” winner and recording star.

Hold onto your hat! We are adding another championship award to our city’s list.

Experience spring at science center

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:41:57 -0500

Feeling cooped up by winter weather and ready to get out and experience spring?

We have the perfect solution. Bring your family to the Natural Science Center during an action-packed March festivities.

Foundation for seniors accepting grant applications

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:32:41 -0500

BJH Foundation for Senior Services is still accepting applications for its 2010 grant cycle. Applications must be postmarked by March 1 or hand delivered to the BJH Foundation office.

Prayer shawl ministry brings comfort to body and spirit

"Peggy Longmire ()" — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:53:23 -0500

Random acts of kindness are always appreciated, but even more so when a person is homebound for days, weeks, months — or even longer.

One of the many acts of kindness I received during recovery from recent complete-knee-replacement surgery was a beautiful, teal-blue prayer shawl, about 2 feet by 5 feet with a soft “fun fur” fringe at each end.