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By Jennifer Atkins Brown

December 13, 2011

Local woman needs votes to win funds for cancer research

Our community has the chance to further breast cancer research without ever opening a wallet. Read More

July 11, 2011

Animals star in student-penned opera

Spencer Williams, 10, adores his pets — four cats, a dog and an iguana — so when he sat down to write a story for Greensboro Opera’s 2011 Write Your Own Opera! contest, those much-loved animals immediately came to mind. Read More

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May 5, 2011

Northwest Middle student a finalist in Google contest

Shelby Newton, an eighth-grader at Northwest Middle School, is one of 40 regional finalists in the national Google art contest. Shelby will travel to New York City later this month, where the national winner will be announced. Four Doodle 4 Google nationa... Read More

May 4, 2011

Vote online for local finalist in Google art contest

Shelby Newton, an eighth-grader at Northwest Middle School, is one of 40 regional finalists in the national Google art contest. Shelby will travel to New York City later this month, where the national winner will be announced. Four Doodle 4 Google nationa... Read More

March 8, 2011

Vote in online dance-off to help Moses Cone

George and Joyce Brumback, owners of Primrose School of Brassfield and Primrose School of New Irving Park, believe in active minds, healthy bodies and happy hearts — not only for the children they serve, but their families as well. Read More

February 25, 2011

A lacrosse player’s goodwill sticks

Tom Brawner knew Chase Bunting was a good kid and an excellent lacrosse player, but when he witnessed Chase, without hesitation, give his defense stick to a new player so that he could experience playing defense with a long stick, Brawner knew this was... Read More

May 9, 2010

Young musicians tour Europe

For Luke Self, 15, and April Lee, 18, traveling to Europe and performing in Vienna at the Votive Church in front of an audience of 1,000 was like a dream. “I was so amazed,” said Luke, a viola player and sophomore at Ragsdale High School. &ldq... Read More

Challenge lost him hair

The Rev. Morris Brown is wearing his hair a little shorter these days. Brown is sporting a close-shaven scalp as a result of a challenge he made to the youths of his church, Grace United Methodist. Read More

May 2, 2010

Students win state science fair awards

Even though she was not required to, Nicole Shaw started doing science projects in kindergarten. “My mother said, ‘You could do one this year so you’ll be prepared for when you really have to do them,’” Nicole said. “I... Read More

April 25, 2010

Guilford County's got talent, too

The local community will have the opportunity to see firsthand what is happening in area schools’ art programs Thursday night. Read More

April 18, 2010

Student advances to contest in NYC

Sam Jones started acting in seventh grade when he got involved in a Children’s Theatre of Greensboro production of “King Midas.” It was not until his freshman year at Weaver Academy, though, that he found himself immersed in Shakespeare... Read More

Golf event will help fund mission trip

For several years, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ has sent aid and missionaries to the impoverished Dominican Republic. Each time, their goal has been to provide a vacation Bible school for children and share the love of Christ with the people, said Joh... Read More

April 13, 2010

Student advances to contest in NYC

Sam Jones started acting in seventh grade when he got involved in a Children’s Theatre of Greensboro production of “King Midas.” It was not until his freshman year at Weaver Academy, though, that he found himself immersed in Shakespeare... Read More

March 28, 2010

A long time coming

It took 66 years, but former Greensboro resident Susie Winston Bain was finally recognized earlier this month for her service during World War II as a Women Airforce Service Pilot. Bain, 87, is one of about 300 still living and one of 200 who were able to... Read More

March 21, 2010

School shines in robotics contest

One of Christianna Van Dalsen’s favorite things about building a robot in her school’s Lego League was when something went wrong. Read More

Teen fashion show focuses on modesty

When 60 area teen models hit the runway today in the Pure Fashion Premier Annual Fashion Show in Greensboro, they will don clothing, hairstyles and makeup with a modest theme. No bare bellies. No tight skirts. Read More

March 14, 2010

Weaver student puts together Passion play done in mime

As a little girl, Diane Creamer remembers sitting in church, mesmerized by the production of the Passion Mime. “It deeply moved me and everyone who watched it every time,” Creamer, 17, said. Read More

March 7, 2010

Church plans biblical musical

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

Students converting car to electric

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...... Read More

February 28, 2010

Aycock Middle students participate in state chess championship

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 Ko... Read More

Aycock Middle celebrates the arts

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. Read More

February 21, 2010

Aycock Middle School plans black history event

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

February 14, 2010

Spanish classes make valentines for Hispanic soldiers overseas

To Jose Bernal, the Valentine’s Day card he created for soldiers serving overseas holds a special meaning. Read More

February 7, 2010

GDS to perform "The Sound of Music"

Eighth-grader Grayson Thompson has performed in numerous Greensboro Day School theater productions since he was in second grade. When he heard the school would be producing “The Sound of Music,” he knew he wanted to be a part of the excitement... Read More

January 31, 2010

Tax firm promotes field trips

Linda Anderson fondly remembers going downtown and visiting a bank on a field trip as a child. Read More

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