Article Archive
August 20, 2008
Tee up to help prevent blindness
Whether you can drive the ball the way Tiger Woods does or play putt-putt as if you were a 5-year-old, the Hamilton Lakes Lions...... Continue
Lion's Club isn't just for grandpas
Amanda Johnson-Morrow knows many people think the Lions Club is only for older men. But the Gibsonville club's new president, wh... Continue
Sisters fighting canine cancer after dog's death
After losing their dog to cancer, two Greensboro girls have put finding a cure at the top of their birthday wish lists. Courtney... Continue
Crafty crafters create surprises
Rankin Crafters began Jan. 28, 1986, when a group of women from Rankin Baptist Church in Greensboro gathered for the first time...... Continue
August 17, 2008
Six years of researching the history of black folk
With this story, I have reached the milestone of 200 stories. Six years have passed since my first story, "Getting a first-hand...... Continue
Tutors needed for refugees
Mendenhall Middle School is noted for its innovative program of having community volunteer tutors work with refugee students to...... Continue
Making Hollywood happen in the Triad
Rebecca Clark knows just how a dirty a job filmmaking can be. The director of the Piedmont Triad Film Commission was showing Ant... Continue
Group supports work of emerging artists
Christine Kiernan moved to Greensboro in 2002 to pursue a master of fine arts degree in performance and choreography at UNCG. A...... Continue
Hey, let mulch lady have her yard
There has been some heated discussion regarding Mary Fontaine's mulch yard (News & Record, July 25), and all I have to say i... Continue
Church at home in mall
HIGH POINT -- "Have church; will travel." That motto describes the ministry of the Rev. Chris Lockhart and his wife, Tish, since... Continue
Parker's owes 50 years to loyal diners
Last Monday was a day 50 years in the making for the owners and the customers of Parker's Restaurant in Stokesdale. Fifty years...... Continue
'Incredible' life, from Cameroon to N.C.
Maggie Fonge grew up in Cameroon, a large country on the west coast of Africa. Recently, as we lunched on pizza, she described h... Continue
August 15, 2008
Many hands get breakfast served for Greensboro's homeless
GREENSBORO — The man from southern Randolph County just wanted to drop off the packages of grits and bacon, bags of potatoes a... Continue
August 14, 2008
Discovering a need, blogger takes action
GREENSBORO — Michele Forrest was distributing food to homeless men late Sunday night when one man put his double cheeseburger...... Continue
August 13, 2008
Kids trump boredom with bridge
Instead of spending one of their last weeks before school sleeping in and playing video games, twin brothers Neil and Stewart Pr... Continue
Trading places: a dog's life
This week, Linda Vestal's dog, Bayley has stepped in to write her column. Dear Christopher, This is your loving dog, Bayley. Wh... Continue
Banana project is finally fruitful
It took 15 years of growing banana plants for Greensboro resident Seth Macon to finally enjoy the fruits of his labor. As he wat... Continue
August 12, 2008
Foster care survivor now shares story
GREENSBORO - Julia Charles' book is all of 95 pages. So if you're lucky, you can read it in an afternoon. Yet, dig into it - eve... Continue
August 10, 2008
Local veteran makes sure fellow veterans receive benefits
Steven Foust retired as a command sergeant major from the Army in January 1998, but his dedication to serving his country has no... Continue
10 kids, a store, and a phone office, too
Florence Shelton was born in Patrick County, Va., in 1875. She married Andrew Jackson Ayers and they moved to Summerfield about... Continue
He's the greatest: Champ wins respect
Members at High Point Country Club will quickly tell you Freddy Young is arguably the most important person at the club's 18-hol... Continue
Putt Putt puts fun first
When Chris Graney worked in construction in High Point and then at the newly remodeled Putt Putt Golf Course on North Main, he h... Continue
Cheerwine, birch beer. In the end, it's all good
Some friends from Randolph County recently went to Baltimore on business. While they were there, a picnic lunch was prepared for... Continue
Teens' summer of service
Several Guilford County teens took time out of their summer vacation to make a difference in the lives of others by participatin... Continue
Making gifts of the heart
Prayer shawls have been described as gifts of the heart. These shawls cannot be purchased, as they are lovingly made to be given... Continue