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February 14, 2012

Jill Biden coming to Greensboro

The vice president's wife will be traveling with U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis to highlight community colleges. Read More

Greensboro sets community budget meetings

Five meetings are scheduled in March and April. Read More

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State report suggests closing, curbing attractions

The report's suggestions would save the state $2 million a year. Read More

Greensboro coffee shop to host rally against marriage bill

The Coalition to Protect N.C. Families is sponsoring “All Love Is Beautiful,” a rally against Amendment One, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at The Green Bean Coffeehouse, 341 S. Elm St. Read More

Concealed guns OK'd for Forsyth parks

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted 4-2 on Monday for an ordinance that allows people with permits to carry concealed handguns in county parks. Read More

February 13, 2012

Alston won't seek re-election

Melvin "Skip" Alston has served on the Guilford County Board of Commissioners since 1992. Read More

Judge delays ruling on commissioner candidate filings until Friday

Attorneys representing voters in District 6 hoped to postpone candidate filings, which began at noon today. Read More

Candidate for governor suffers messy divorce

State Rep. Bill Faison of Orange County says he doesn't expect his personal life to interfere with his bid for governor. Read More

Election year kicks in with N.C. candidate filing

North Carolina's election season is about to begin in earnest with uncertainty about who will run for governor. Read More

February 12, 2012

Concealed weapon permits higher among legislators

Only about 2.6% of the state’s general population has a permit to carry a concealed handgun. Among lawmakers, the number is 19%. Read More

February 11, 2012

High Point council members question police chief's appointment

HIGH POINT -- High Point City Council members Foster Douglas and Mike Pugh are criticizing the selection process for naming High Point's new police chief, but were unsuccessful in pursuing action to alter the appointment. Read More

February 10, 2012

N.C. House panel meets to review death penalty, race

A House committee examining whether North Carolina laws should change based on evidence of racial bias in death penalty cases is holding its first meeting. Read More