A North Carolina Woman Trusted a Contractor With Her Dream Farmhouse. Now He’s Paying...
Sylvia Blankenship lost approximately $120,000 to a contractor who abandoned the renovation of her historic farmhouse in Alamance County, North Carolina. An Alamance County, North Carolina, woman says she lost roughly $120,000 to a contractor who abandoned the renovation of her historic farmhouse and later pleaded guil
Theodore Alexander marks 30-year milestone
HIGH POINT — Family-owned luxury furniture manufacturer Theodore Alexander is celebrating its 30th year, and marking the milestone with anniversary celebrations set for the fall High Point Market. Founded in 1996 by antiques dealer Paul Maitland-Smith, Theodore Alexander began creating luxury furniture with original de
New zoning request buoys hopes of Lakeside Avenue development
A proposed residential development in Burlington that sunk like a stone when it debuted three years ago has resurfaced in a much-altered form – one which has, so far, gone over much better than its ill-fated predecessor. Dubbed Lakeside Village, this 251-unit, single-family development along Lakeside Avenue garnered a.
Burlington planning board endorses expansion of unique facility for disabled adults on westernmost edge...
An organization that serves people with special needs has received the blessing of Burlington’s planning and zoning commission to establish a one-of-a-kind residential community on Burlington’s westernmost margins. The city’s planning commission endorsed the creation of this residential development on Monday as part of
Cone Health event offers free health screenings in Greensboro
Cone Health is offering free wellness screenings and school supplies in Greensboro this Saturday. The “Building a Better You” event aims to connect Guilford County residents with care, education and local services. Attendees can get free health screenings and meet with organizations that provide support with things lik
Planning board OKs high-density homes along Lower Hopedale Road in Burlington
Burlington’s planning and zoning commission has endorsed a request for high-density residential use on a 1.58-acre lot that situated near Ross Street’s intersection with Lower Hopedale Road. This parcel, which belongs to North Carolina Welding, is currently zoned for a combination of medium and high-density residential
Queens University graduate Emmanuel Omari elected Elon University youth trustee
Emmanuel Omari, a 2026 graduate of Queens University of Charlotte, has been elected to serve as a youth trustee for Elon University. Omari will serve a three-year term in youth leadership roles on the university’s governing body. The school’s Board of Trustees holds ultimate corporate and fiduciary responsibility.
Guilford County Names New Deputy DHHS Director
A little over a decade ago, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners decided to combine the Guilford County Health Department with the Guilford County Social Services Department to create one giant Guilford County Health and Human Services Department. The county then hired a highly educated Harvard graduate with a lo
Man facing new charges after pedestrian seriously injured in hit-and-run, Greensboro police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A driver charged with driving while impaired and felony hit-and-run on West Gate City Boulevard on July 23 is facing additional charges. Shamar Curry, 21, of Fayetteville, is now facing charges of felony serious injury by vehicle, failure to reduce speed to avoid colliding with a person and ha
Yard chicken survey gets thousands of responses in Burlington
Yard chicken survey gets thousands of responses in Burlington.

















