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July 2, 2009

Frye to retire as Superior Court judge

GREENSBORO — Henry E. Frye Jr., a Guilford County Superior Court judge for 12 years, is retiring midway through his second term, state officials confirmed this afternoon. Frye will retire effective Aug. 1, said Chrissy Pearson, a spokeswoman with th... Read More

City to contribute $10,000 to Fun Fourth

GREENSBORO — They’ve pinched pennies, enlisted volunteers and trimmed back some events to make this year’s Fun Fourth Festival a success — in spite of the crummy economy.But organizers still needed to make a last minute plea to the... Read More

Weaver will have strings teacher despite budget cut

GREENSBORO — The strings will continue to sing at Weaver Academy. School officials announced today they will fill the teacher position for the strings program at the school with a part-time employee. Read More

Financing a hotel is a tough job

GREENSBORO — A Memphis businesswoman with strong ties to Greensboro believes she has found a way to build a $75 million hotel project despite a deep recession and dried-up credit markets. The proposal is going into high gear now, said Bridget Chisho... Read More

Former senator, Hugh Webster, acquitted on embezzlement charge

YANCEYVILLE (AP) — A jury has acquitted former North Carolina state Sen. Hugh Webster of embezzlement involving $12,000 given to him by his aunt. The Times-News of Burlington reported Caswell County jurors took an hour Thursday before finding Webste... Read More

Local Crime Stoppers program nominated for FBI award

GREENSBORO – The Greensboro-Guilford County Crime Stoppers program has been nominated for the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award. The award honors individuals and organizations for their efforts in combating crime, terrorism, drugs and... Read More

Board suspends High Point doctor

HIGH POINT (MCT) — A local physician was sanctioned by a state board after an investigation found he engaged in improper physical relationships with some of his patients. Read More

Mental Health Association in Greensboro names interim director

GREENSBORO — Paul B. Evans has been named interim executive director of the Mental Health Association in Greensboro, the group announced Thursday. Evans replaces Blair Benson, who resigned as executive director to become the mental health contracts... Read More

Man who bought Powerball ticket in High Point wins $200,000

It's a Father's Day that's going to be hard to top for one lucky North Carolinian.That was the day Joseph Carroll decided to go online to see the results of the June 20 Powerball drawing.Turns out he won $200,000.He was in a state of shock after his son-i... Read More

Rockingham County church events: Bible schools begin in Eden, Madison

SATURDAY Guitar and bass guitar lessons, 9 and 10 a.m., Crosswalk Cafe, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. For beginners and intermediates. Must have your own guitar. Free. 623-4042. SUNDAY Encounter Ministry, 8:30 a.m. Sundays, Mayodan Unite... Read More

Man charged with attempted murder

GREENSBORO — Police have arrested a 25-year-old man they say shot someone in the back three times during an argument Saturday.Jeffrey Gray Hatcher Jr. was arrested Thursday afternoon in connection with a shooting in the area of 1605 Luray Drive... Read More

Man charged with abusing infant

A 24-year-old Davidson County man has been charged with felony child abuse after his child suffered a fractured femur. Devin Lantz Sylvester, 24, of 198 Green Meadows Drive in Lexington was arrested Wednesday and is being held in jail on a $100,000 bond...... Read More

UNCG campaign nets $115 million

GREENSBORO — UNCG raised more than $115 million in its Students First Campaign, a five-year fund drive that ended this week. The total exceeded the $100 million goal and included gifts and pledges from about 22,000 donors. The campaign’s two k... Read More

Rockingham deputy injured after car hits pole

A patrol car driven by Major J.V. Thomas of the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department ran off the road and struck a telephone pole about 2:20 a.m. today, trapping the officer inside and totaling the vehicle.Emergency workers removed Thomas from the... Read More

Greensboro wants advice on how to be more 'green'

GREENSBORO — Greensboro is seeking public input about making the city more "green."The Community Sustainability Council is hosting two public meetings to get residents' feedback on what priorities and strategies should be included in... Read More

Update: Man charged in 4 Greensboro bank robberies

GREENSBORO — Joseph Widemon Jr. eluded police after four bank robberies this June — until he slowed for what appeared to be a routine traffic stop Wednesday and was apprehended by U.S. Marshals near his Three Meadows Road home.What made it wo... Read More

Suspect in stabbings eludes police after chase

BURLINGTON — A teen suspected of stabbing three people early today remains at large after a police chase. Burlington police responded to a stabbing at 12:26 a.m. today to 1717 Durham St., Lot 162. An officer spotted the suspect's vehicle and began a... Read More

N.C. troopers focus on speeding over July 4

RALEIGH (AP) — Drivers are being reminded to watch their speed and driving habits during the July 4th holiday.The North Carolina Highway Patrol said more troopers will patrol highways during the holiday, which begins at 6 p.m. Thursday and ends at m... Read More

Flight from Charlotte diverted after passenger gets naked

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A US Airways flight to Los Angeles was diverted to Albuquerque after a passenger removed all of his clothing mid-flight, forcing flight attendants to cover him with a blanket before he was arrested, authorities said Wednesda... Read More

Durham officer shot responding to burglary

DURHAM (AP) — Police officials in North Carolina say an officer is in stable condition after being shot during a call to a burglary in progress in Durham.The Durham Police Department said Officer D.J. Youmans was being treated at Duke University Hos... Read More

N.C. State: No money to settle Mary Easley claim

RALEIGH — N.C. State's top official said the school doesn't have the money to pay a settlement to former first lady Mary Easley, who is appealing her contract termination.Interim Chancellor Jim Woodward also said Mary Easley certainly knew that her... Read More

Madison man in standoff opens fire in direction of deputies

MADISON — A 30-year-old Madison man began shooting indiscriminately, often in the direction of deputies, during a standoff Wednesday night, the sheriff's office said.About 11 p.m., Gerry Bullins, 30, of 1181 Gold Hill Road, became involved in a dome... Read More

N.C. bear population has exploded, wildlife official says

EAST BEND (MCT) — Bear, schmare.Rod Hunter was thinking along those lines last week when his wife, Connie, told him she had seen a bear coming out of their garage.It's not that Hunter didn't believe his wife. It's just that, well....''The whole time... Read More

Prison officials face charges in inmate's beating

RALEIGH (MCT) — Three correctional officers face felony charges in the alleged 2008 beating of an inmate at a state prison in Greene County.Capt. Gregory Allen Beck, Sgt. Terry Lynn Bell and Officer Brian Steve Bostick of Maury Correctional Institut... Read More