Article Archive
September 6, 2008
Lots of rain, some flooding as Hanna moves north
RALEIGH (AP) - Tropical Storm Hanna accelerated toward New England on Saturday after the storm's whipping winds and rain didn't...... Continue
Senate candidates differ on unions
GREENSBORO— Two business groups that back U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole say the Republican’s stance on union-related issues are...... Continue
Stadium may get new life as market
GREENSBORO - Take a pile of vegetables, add one crumbling ballpark and a pinch of commerce and what do you get?A new gathering p... Continue
Teen convicted in death of son
WINSTON-SALEM (AP) -- A 19-year-old man has been sentenced to up to 38 years in prison after a jury convicted him of killing his... Continue
Pastor sentenced to 100 years in sex abuse case
WINSTON-SALEM (AP) -- A 40-year-old pastor has been sentenced to 100 years in prison after a jury convicted him of sex crimes in... Continue
Forsyth County uncertain of Dell plant’s future
Computer giant Dell wants to sell most, if not all, of its manufacturing plants, possibly including the facility in Winston-Sale... Continue
Police: Feud led to fight at game
A fight in a parking lot at Grimsley High School after a football game on Thursday may have been another flare-up of the neighbo... Continue
Highway Patrol to promote first female major
Amid rows of tobacco plants baking in the hot Carolina sun more than 30 years ago, Jennifer Harris learned the meaning of hard w... Continue
Lucky cat is returned to family
The cat formerly known as Champ or Lucky or Matilda has returned home, shunning the media spotlight befitting a feline who has a... Continue
Hanna blows onshore; thousands without power
RALEIGH (AP) - Tropical Storm Hanna sailed easily over the beaches along Carolinas' coast and moved inland Saturday, blowing har... Continue
Transform your space with a fresh coat of paint (and color) — the rules are easy
Dear Jessica, We just purchased a new home. The first floor is very open and the walls have all been painted the same color. I...... Continue
Religion Calendar
Today Gospel singer, Ivan Parker, 7 p.m., Peoples Memorial Christian Church, 247 N.C. 87, Gibsonville. Information: 584-3257...... Continue
The SecondHalf
In 1993 I retired from active parish ministry after 37 years, with the last 18 at First Lutheran Church. As I looked back on tho... Continue
Builders give back through Habitat event
It would be a grand feat indeed to build an entire house in one week. So how about four? That’s the challenge members of the G... Continue
Programs stress sensible water use
Water efficiency continues to be on everyone’s mind. Although recent tropical rains have eased the Triad’s drought status...... Continue
September 5, 2008
Body of man found in home's crawl space
BURLINGTON -- Police in Burlington found a man dead in the crawl space of a vacant house.Officers responded at 7 p.m. to 407 Rau... Continue
Copper theft postpones Thomasville, Davie County football game
THOMASVILLE — The theft of copper wiring from Thomasville High School's football stadium led to the postponement of the school... Continue
VCU releases report about improper degree to Charlotte police chief
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia Commonwealth University awarded Richmond's former police chief a bachelor's degree even though he...... Continue
Nine Inch Nails to perform in Greensboro
Nine Inch Nails will bring its Lights In The Sky World Tour to the Greensboro Coliseum on Nov. 3.Tickets will go on sale Sept. 1... Continue
N.C. military bases prepares for Hanna's arrival
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT (AP) - Marine Corps bases in eastern North Carolina imposed severe weather plans to ride o... Continue
State to close 18 historic sites due to Hanna
RALEIGH (AP) - Nearly 20 historic sites will be closed due to the expected impact of Tropical Storm Hanna. The N.C. Department o... Continue
Man charged with assault, arson of victim's home
WINSTON-SALEM - Authorities arrested a Winston-Salem man after he allegedly assaulted a man and set his home on fire Thursday ni... Continue
Update: Despite Hanna, FCC plans to go through with DTV test in N.C.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said Friday that he is unlikely to delay plans for an im... Continue
Eden man's murder trial to begin Monday
EDEN - An Eden man charged with killing a Virginia man at a birthday party in 2005 is set to go on trial Monday.Trevon Taylor, 1... Continue
