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July 5, 2009

Powered by sunlight: RCC students get hands-on experience with green technology

WENTWORTH — There’s something unusual about the electric meter on the little one-story house at the edge of Rockingham Community College’s campus. It’s running backward. The explanation is found in a clearing in front of the house...... Read More

Display flag with respect

Many American flags were on display as red, white and blue hats, clothing and decorations prevailed Saturday during this year’s Fourth of July celebrations. It’s a shame the same patriotism is not shown year-round. Seeing the American flag has... Read More

Paddler’s goal: ‘A kayak under every butt’

REIDSVILLE — Carole Balsley of Reidsville has multiple sclerosis. Three years ago, at age 53, she never dreamed she’d be able to take up any sport, much less kayaking. But a friend bolstered her confidence, starting her out in a safe, shallow... Read More

Rockingham People: Students win 4-H awards

Several students involved in Rockingham County 4-H won awards during the North Central 4-H District Activity Day on June 19 in Caswell County. Lorrie Norwood won the gold in the Electric category, 11-13 age group. Emily Holmes brought home the silver in F... Read More

Remember When: Grange aims to boost its membership

75 YEARS AGOFrom the Greensboro Daily News, July 5-11, 1934 The annual picnic of the Rockingham Granges will be held next week at the county playground in Wentworth, beginning at 10 o’clock. The program will start with a short business session and t... Read More

Public Records - Rockingham County

Property transfersHUNTSVILLE TOWNSHIPDonald W. Cox and Dana C. Cox to The Investment Network of North Carolina Inc., 1.137 acres Eagle Falls Road, $47,500 K. Hovnavian Homes of North Carolina Inc. to Hemal and Bhavna Patel, lot Twin Creeks subdivision, ph... Read More

Calendar - Rockingham County

Fun StuffTUESDAY■ Reidsville Downtown Farmers Market, 6 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through November, municipal parking lot, Morehead Street, downtown Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Downtown Corp. Local fruit, vegetables, baked good... Read More

State tournament will bring visitors, baseball to Eden

EDEN — Eden will host the Dixie Youth Baseball AA State Tournament at Freedom Park Friday through July 14. There will be a cookout for players, coaches and their families beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday. The opening ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. The t... Read More

New search engine should give local businesses an edge

If you own a small business, consider taking advantage of a new online tool that will help you compete with the big boys. MyeBatch.com, a search engine slated to launch Oct. 1, is designed for local businesses that want to expand their effectiveness and r... Read More

July 4, 2009

Fireworks explosion at Ocracoke Isle kills 2, hurts 3

OCRACOKE (AP) — A truckload of fireworks exploded Saturday morning on a dock at a remote North Carolina island, killing two workers and critically injuring three others preparing for an Independence Day celebration, authorities said.The explosion sh... Read More

Four for the Fourth: Which four words would you use to express it?

We asked; you responded. Your feelings about America. In just four words. It’s hard to do. But enough of that. In the end, we heard from more than 50 of you — via e-mail, letters, postcards and Twitter. A few phrases were repeated, some s... Read More

Schools wait for word on UNC cuts

GREENSBORO — The new fiscal year came and went Wednesday, but the state budget is still in flux. At UNCG and N.C. A&T, that means more waiting as administrators, faculty and staff anticipate just how deep the budget cuts at UNC schools will real... Read More

What’s council done for the city?

GREENSBORO — The slogans have been coined. The fliers and signs are at the ready. It’s that time again: Greensboro election season. But before filing begins for incumbents and for hopefuls on Monday, let’s review what the current City Co... Read More

Police seek SUV passenger after chase, wreck

GREENSBORO -- Police searched Saturday night for a passenger from a sport-utility vehicle that led them on a chase through the city. The passenger fled the scene of a crash on foot, although the driver and two other passengers who fled were caug... Read More

Police identify woman hit, killed by train in Greensboro

GREENSBORO — Police have identified a 40-year-old woman struck and killed by a train Friday night.Connie Marie Whitsett of 2100 Everitt St., was walking west on the railroad tracks just east of Gillespie Street about 11:23 p.m. when a Norfolk S... Read More

Man robs Taco Bell in Greensboro

GREENSBORO — A man armed with a gun robbed a Taco Bell restaurant Friday night, police said.About 11 p.m., the man confronted an employee who went out to the Dumpster at the restaurant at 2610 Battleground Ave., according to Greensboro police. Read More

Community Foundation delays trip to D.C.

GREENSBORO — A trip to Washington by city and county officials, school system leaders, the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro and a developer from Tennessee has been postponed. Greensboro businessmanRoy Carroll, a board member of t... Read More

July 3, 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 said Thursday. Frye’s retirement is effective Aug. 1, said Chrissy Pearson, a spokeswoman with the... Read More

Collectors find history in postcards

For postcard collectors, it’s not about the words. It’s the images that count. “I never read the messages on the cards,” said Christine Layne, a Greensboro collector. “I just like the way they look. I just go for the pictures... Read More

Pedestrian killed along train tracks

GREENSBORO -- Police identified the woman hit by a train Friday night as Connie Marie Whitsett, 40, of 2100 Everitt St. Whitsett died Friday night when she was hit by a Norfolk Southern train near Gillespie Street and Peachtree Street around 10:30 p. Read More

Four charged in June kidnapping

GREENSBORO - Four people face multiple charges of conspiracy, kidnapping and robbery with a dangerous weapon after a June 22 incident. According to arrest warrants, Oscar Frederick Herbert III, 23, of Burlington, Kenneth Brock Headen, 18, Jacquin Kente He... Read More

Raleigh roundup: The General Assembly this week

A roundup of key House and Senate roll call votes this week in the General Assembly, compiled by Capital Correspondence. HOUSE HB1617, DOT/Turnpike Authority Read More

Hagan supports plan for public health insurance

The federal government would create a public health insurance provider under a health care reform plan agreed to Thursday by a group of key Senate Democrats, including Sen. Kay Hagan. “We have crafted a plan that will stabilize health care costs and... Read More

Robbery reported at Greensboro store

GREENSBORO – A man with a handgun robbed a store clerk early Thursday morning. The clerk at the BP station at 4700 W. Market St. said the thief wore a dark scarf covering his face. He walked into the business, demanded money and got an undisclosed a... Read More

Woman robbed in Walmart parking lot

GREENSBORO – A woman was robbed of her handbag and a bag of merchandise in the parking lot of Walmart on Thursday night. The incident occurred about 9:39 p.m. outside the business at 4244 W. Wendover Ave., according to police. The suspect, who had a... Read More