New music festival to bring Grammy winners to Mebane
The City of Mebane, Mebane Historical Museum (MHM), and volunteers from throughout the community are getting ready to host the inaugural Hook & Line: Thompson Music & Arts Heritage Festival on October 10-11, 2025, which will feature live performances by Grammy Award-winning artists Rhiannon Giddens and Justin...
Greensboro Sports Foundation chairman, former mayor dies
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Greensboro Sports Foundation announced Sunday that Jim Melvin, former mayor of Greensboro and the foundation’s chairman, died. Melvin was credited with driving economic growth in the city by attracting new businesses and fostering a welcoming environment for residents. In the sports world, he...
Last Call For South Greensboro Improvement Plan Input
Residents, business owners and frequent visitors to south Greensboro are being invited to attend the City of Greensboro’s fifth and final workshop for the South Greensboro Plan. The event, which will focus on housing and the economy, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16.
Property Revaluations Across NC Set Stage For Guilford’s 2026 Numbers
When Guilford County property owners get their new tax values on Jan. 1, 2026, most will see figures well above what’s now on their annual bills. The Tax Department predicts property values will rise about 48 percent on average for Guilford County property owners, and homes, in particular, could climb closer to 50...
Jim Melvin, One Of Greensboro’s Greatest, Passes At Age 92
Anyone who’s now getting along in age and grew up in the city of Greensboro is highly aware of the tremendous impact that former Mayor Jim Melvin had on shaping of modern Greensboro. Sadly, the man who devoted so much of his life to trying to improve and advance the city died in the early morning hours of Sunday,...
Insurance error leads to thousands in out-of-pocket medical costs, one family fights back
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Teresa Welch has a knack for organization, especially when it comes to her husband's medical paperwork. So, she was taken aback when a radiology bill arrived unexpectedly. “Of course, got a bill from [the] hospital," Welch said. She also received additional bills, and one of those...
160 Acre North Carolina Estate With Ballroom & Chapel (PHOTOS)
Listed with Vickie Gallimore of RE/MAX Central Realty. LOCATION: 1669 Moore Road, Asheboro, North Carolina. This 160 acre estate is located at 1669 Moore Road in Asheboro, North Carolina and features a main house, cabin with living quarters, detached 6-car garage, chapel, 4-stall barn with guest quarters and a...
Man hit, killed by vehicle after falling onto North Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has been killed after falling into the road in Winston-Salem. According to Winston-Salem Police Department, on Saturday night around 11:45 p.m., a car was driving down North Patterson Avenue. “For reasons unknown at this time,” Reginald Denard Carson, 67, was on the outside of this...
Family leans on faith after deadly stabbing of Greensboro woman
REIDSVILLE, N.C. — The parents and sister of 27-year-old Brianna Parker spoke through tears at their Reidsville church, remembering her as strong, sincere, loving — and above all — faithful. Less than a week after her death, Ervin and Porcia Best, along with their oldest daughter, Bianca...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A 67-year-old man was killed Saturday night after being struck by a car on N. Patterson Avenue, police said. Authorities identified the victim as Reginald Carson. Investigators said Carson was hanging onto a passenger through the window of a southbound vehicle when the car slowed down, causing him to...