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July 5, 2009

A July Fourth full of firsts

GREENSBORO — It can be fun and weird to share a birthday with a celebrity or well-known figure in history. Imagine sharing a birthday with President Barack Obama or Madonna . But what about sharing a birthday with the United States of America? Jonat... Read More

Minister is honored for willingness to speak out

The hospital chaplain, a member at Congregational United Church of Christ, told her pastor about a young cancer patient from Sudan who needed a bone marrow transplant. Her only donor was her brother, still in Sudan. She had no money. And the diplomatic re... Read More

Program gets homeless back on their feet

GREENSBORO — Gerald Hammonds has a big red cross on his kitchen wall and a night stand full of religious pamphlets. He doesn’t have a microwave, doesn’t have a vacuum cleaner, doesn’t have a lot of room. But he’s got what he... Read More

Campaign onors hold stake in budget

RALEIGH — To become a legislator and have the responsibility of unraveling the thicket of problems surrounding the state budget, one first has to run for office. And to run for office, candidates need to raise money from some of the same people who... Read More

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

Green energy grows despite a cooling economy

Alternative energy may be forever linked with the granola, tie-dyed dresses and hippie culture of another time. But today’s advocates for solar and other types of clean energy are just as likely to be serious businesspeople with an eye for profit wi... 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

Good Stuff: Return of family-history letters 'almost a miracle’

Last fall, when I was in Denver for a family funeral, one of my cousins offered me a cache of old family letters and documents that she had come across cleaning out my aunt’s estate. My passion is family history, so I was eager to get the letters, w... 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

Students, alumni stand up for strings program

GREENSBORO — They’re teenagers, kids really. They stood last week at the downtown corner of Spring and Washington, holding signs with bumper-sticker messages they wrote themselves. Cars honked, parents passed out fliers, and students lined bot... 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 - Guilford County

FUNDRAISERSOngoingThe Sanctuary, a place for all people to explore spirituality through a variety of creative endeavors, needs monetary contributions to further scholarships for art classes, book groups and meetings addressing recovery issues. 621-1514 or... 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