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Is swim center worth the cost?

"Lorraine Ahearn ()" — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

GREENSBORO — Sometimes, you have to spend money to make money.

But in the case of a planned aquatics center, which proponents say would dwarf other competitive swim facilities on the East Coast and pump $14 million into the city’s economy in one year, the question is how much taxpayers can afford.

Lawsuit alleges fraud in housing

"Mark Binker ()" — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

RALEIGH — The deal Joshua Lang had been offered on a home in Snow Camp looked like an opportunity to start fresh in a new house with his soon-to-be second wife and a second child on the way.

Except the home he ended up buying from Southern Showcase Housing was far from new and came with a passel of problems.

“We just started noticing little things,” Lang said.

N.C. A&T approves tuition, fee increase

"Jonnelle Davis ()" — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

GREENSBORO — The $110 tuition increase N.C. A&T’s Board of Trustees approved Friday for undergraduates — and the General Assembly’s legislated increase earlier this year — carry a similar financial impact for students, Chancellor Harold Martin said.

Familiar red kettles now take plastic

"Jason Hardin ()" — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

It’s one of the quintessential sounds of Christmas: the jingle of coins as they hit the bottom of the Salvation Army kettle.

But the traditional sound will have a modern companion this year: the plastic clicks of a credit card in action.

First Lutheran will use stock money for new facility

"Nancy H. McLaughlin ()" — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

The biblical Jacob wrestled with the angel until he got his blessing.

A scenario of similar undertaking occurred last summer. Except that it was First Lutheran Church, known for ministry emphasizing an end to hunger and homelessness in Guilford County, wrestling to get its money back from Wall Street.

Reidsville churches to host community services on Thanksgiving

"Carolyn Booth ()" — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

Today

Sanders cleared in probe, will return to work

"Taft Wireback ()" — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:55:43 -0500

GREENSBORO — Former special intelligence officer Scott Sanders will return to regular duty next month in one of the final acts in the racially charged drama that led to the departure of former police chief David Wray.

Farm market opens downtown

"Morgan Josey Glover ()" — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

GREENSBORO — The word in Fisher Park was downtown Greensboro got a new produce market, and residents Jane Gallimore and Helen Ullrich had to check it out for themselves.

On Thursday, they stopped by the Downtown Farm Market on North Greene Street as Mike Causey set out a temporary sign with green and yellow balloons attached.

Man found guilty in '06 murder of store clerk

"Ryan Seals ()" — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:18:05 -0500

GREENSBORO — A Greensboro man was sentenced to life in prison Friday for fatally shooting a convenience store clerk in a 2006 robbery.

It took a jury around two hours to convict 20-year-old Raytheon Williams on charges of first-degree murder, robbery with a firearm and conspiracy to commit a robbery.

Tuition may rise $254 for UNCG students

"Jason Hardin ()" — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

GREENSBORO — UNCG undergraduates might not be thrilled about the prospect of paying an additional $254 in tuition and fees — but it could have been much worse, school officials suggested Thursday.

Administrators noted that, facing a dire budget situation, the University of California system is hitting students with a 32 percent tuition increase.

Police department graduates first recruits of new course

"Ryan Seals ()" — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:41 -0500

GREENSBORO — Three officers were sworn into the ranks of the Greensboro Police Department on Friday as graduates of the agency’s first training course designed for recruits with recent basic law enforcement training certification.

More ethics rules issued for N.C. treasurer workers

"The Associated Press" — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:47:23 -0500

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — State Treasurer Janet Cowell unveiled new rules Friday banning employees from taking gifts from companies that do substantial business with the agency and setting a limit on charitable solicitations.

Army relents, will allow media at Palin book event

"The Associated Press" — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:39:19 -0500

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The U.S. Army said Friday it would open Sarah Palin's appearance on Fort Bragg to media, a reversal from earlier in the week when the military wanted the event closed out of fears it would prompt political grandstanding against President Barack Obama.

Children's Museum evacuated after gas leak

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:43 -0500

GREENSBORO – Young visitors and staff had to evacuate the Greensboro Children’s Museum Friday evening because of a gas leak.

The museum is expected to open at its normal time Saturday.

Sedalia's newest councilwoman to wear two hats

"Tiffany S. Jones ()" — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:27 -0500

The election of a Sedalia planning board member will take the town in a direction it hasn’t been.

Shinita Wrenwick vows to serve on both the planning board and the town council unless it becomes “too much.”

“If I get overwhelmed, I will submit my resignation — to the planning board,” Wrenwick said after the Nov. 19 planning board meeting.