North Guilford County, NC, News and Community Information

POW wife aids Vietnam

"Peggy Longmire ()" — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:36:00 -0500

Marty Halyburton of Greensboro has become well-known because of her humanitarian work in Southeast Asia after the Vietnam War.

Her husband, Porter, was held for almost eight years as a prisoner of war by the North Vietnamese during the Vietnamese War. He was shot down Oct. 17, 1965, while on a combat mission in his F-4 Phantom jet, flying from the USS Independence into North Vietnam.

Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library and Price Park a natural pair

"Melanie Buckingham ()" — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:07:25 -0500

As you explore the beautiful fall foliage throughout the parks of Greensboro, come to the Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library in the 98-acre suburban oasis of Price Park.

Grimsley senior among top tenors in state

"Tiffany S. Jones ()" — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:12:22 -0500

Two years ago, Grimsley High School senior Curtis Moore-Tate tried out for the school’s Madrigal Singers at the urging of his friends.

“They all said, 'You know you’ve got a really good voice, you should try out,’” he said.

Sight of needle strikes fear in writer

"Tim Pegram ()" — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:23:39 -0500

According to the literature, 10 percent of all Americans are afflicted with the mental disorder known as trypanophobia. I am myself.

Simply stated, our heart rates leap and our blood pressures dive whenever we see a hypodermic needle coming our way. Even watching it happen to another person can cause us to faint.

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"Janice Carmac ()" — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

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

Families share through shoeboxe ministry

"Kathy Johnson ()" — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:20:10 -0500

Those shoebox people seem to be everywhere I go these days.

Because we are a shoebox family, too, when I overhear people discussing shoeboxes for Christmas, I know what they mean.

Operation Christmas Child was started in 1993 by Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham.

Dinner planned for foster families

"Jennifer Atkins Brown ()" — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:54:01 -0500

Thanksgiving will arrive a bit sooner than usual for area foster families.

Friendly Hills Church in Jamestown will hold its ninth annual Early Thanksgiving Dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Foster parents and their families from Guilford and surrounding counties are invited to the free dinner.

Building language confidence

"Jennifer Atkins Brown ()" — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:01:01 -0500

An Americorp ACCESS member through the Center for New North Carolinians, Katrina Siladi is assigned to work at the Greensboro Children’s Museum.

“Part of my job is to make the museum more accessible for immigrants and refugee families,” the 21-year-old Guilford College senior said.

Friends of Gateway plan fall art auction

"Jennifer Atkins Brown ()" — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:01:01 -0500

The recession has hit the Friends of Gateway Foundation, like many nonprofits, hard.

“Attendance was way off at our spring event,” said co-founder Keith Bunch. “It’s definitely more challenging this year.”

Bunch is hoping the group’s fall fundraiser will be more successful.

Friends of Gateway plan fall art auction

"Jennifer Atkins Brown ()" — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:08:00 -0500

The recession has hit the Friends of Gateway Foundation, like many nonprofits, hard.

“Attendance was way off at our spring event,” said co-founder Keith Bunch . “It’s definitely more challenging this year.”

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"Janice Carmac ()" — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

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Let’s Dish! company gives to cancer causes

"Tiffany S. Jones ()" — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:32:00 -0500

A local meal-assembly company will do its part to help breast cancer survivors later this month.

Last month, Let’s Dish! owners Matt and Leigh Yates participated in the Pink Dish! Campaign to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

House helps women beat hardship

"Peggy Longmire ()" — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:53:12 -0500

Tears streamed down the two young women’s faces as they described their journey through addictions and how Freedom House transformed their lives.

The occasion was the fourth annual banquet and celebration of two Freedom House graduates.

Recipe for a healthy life

"Sandra Redding ()" — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:58:18 -0500

Pat Magnuson is a runner, literally and metaphorically. Now 78, she still zips through each day, chasing after new travel, recreational and learning opportunities.

Play, relax and learn at Bur-Mil Park

"Tracey Pegram " — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:15:44 -0500

Bur-Mil Park is a 250-acre park in northwest Guilford County.
From hiking and biking trails to golf and tennis, Bur-Mil Park offers citizens a wide variety of active and passive recreational opportunities.

Church rummage, bake sale to help restore organ

"Jennifer Atkins Brown ()" — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:01:01 -0500

Guilford Park Presbyterian Church is holding a rummage and bake sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to benefit the church’s organ-restoration fund.

Spooky event all-volunteer

"Nancy Duffy ()" — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:07:05 -0500

If you had the thrill of going through the Petrified Woods in the Summerfield Community Park, you’re lucky.

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"Janice Carmac ()" — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

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A few affect the lives of many

"Peggy Longmire ()" — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:03:57 -0500

As we plan for Thanksgiving, let’s remember that every day people go hungry in our area.

It is estimated that 12,767 people in Guilford County may fall under poverty levels or near those levels in 2010.

This has a great effect on our senior population.

The upside of bouncing off a Buick

"Bob Burchette ()" — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:14:17 -0500

Despite the agony, inconvenience, frustration and unmitigated pain of having her pelvis broken in three places, Peggy Haymes started out writing a book of pseudo humor about being run over by an automobile while riding her bicycle.

Ask veterans to share their stories

"Harry Thetford ()" — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:16:43 -0500

A flag raising will be held at 8 a.m. Wednesday at Friendly Center in observance of Veteran’s Day.

There are many ways to honor your veteran, but sharing this flag-raising ceremony with them would be a real deal.

Admission is free. The veterans have prepaid.

Student spotlight: Michael Ryan Tuck, Greensboro Day School

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:21:39 -0500

Age: 18

Hometown: Greensboro

Grade: 12th

Family: Mom, Leslye; dad, Marshall; sister, Lindsay (14); brother, Harrison (8)

Pets: Dog, Sophie

Business spotlight: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:25:38 -0500

Business name: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Business spotlight: Splurges

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:13:01 -0500

Business: Splurges Boutique LLC: Fashion, Accessories, Gifts, Art
Address: 2207 Fleming Road, Cardinal Crossing Shopping Center, Greensboro, NC 27410 (with second location in Kernersville)

Readers share Halloween photos

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:56:12 -0500

Check out the Halloween photos our readers have shared with us.

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