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November 22, 2009

As economy hardens, some landlords soften

Eviction orders drop as land-lords try to balance renters who can’t pay against high vacancies. Read More

November 21, 2009

Is swim center worth the cost?

Amenities carry a higher cost, but supporters say a top-notch facility could revive ailing High Point Road. Read More

Lawsuit alleges fraud in housing

Phoenix Housing Group of Greensboro is one of three companies being sued by the N.C. attorney general. Read More

November 20, 2009

Sedalia's newest councilwoman to wear two hats

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 w... Read More

November 19, 2009

City offices closed for Thanksgiving

The annual holiday will affect garbage collection and public transit, among other things. Read More

Commissioners look at building projects

The Guilford County board also will review LabCorp incentives. Read More

November 18, 2009

Republicans consider closing primaries

Republicans are debating whether to leave their primaries open to unaffiliated voters. Read More

Jamestown denies Lee Street rezoning

The rezoning off of Lee Street would have allowed 40 town home units on 7-plus acres. Read More

State lawmaker pleads guilty to contempt

Mecklenburg County Rep. Nick Mackey must pay $262 in court costs. Read More

Etheridge: PETA pork protest won't spread swine flu

U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge scolded the reasoning of U.S. Capitol Police after they blocked the protest by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Read More

Senators blast Web sites for scamming shoppers

A Senate committee Tuesday condemned three online companies, saying they are tricking consumers into signing up for subscription services they don't want. Read More

City Council wants more landfill facts

Greensboro council members plan to recruit experts to answer questions about the safety of the landfills. Read More

November 17, 2009

JP Looney's fined by ABC Commission

JP Looney’s Sports Bar drew a $7,000 fine by the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission in connection with an underage drinking violation. Read More

Democrats still seeking Senate candidates

As the 2010 campaign season descends upon us, this column will stray from policy into politics from time to time. And right at the top of the Tar Heel ticket next year will be the race for U.S. Senate.The incumbent is Richard Burr , a Winston-Salem Republ... Read More