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July 4, 2009

Fireworks explosion at Ocracoke Isle kills 1, hurts 4

OCRACOKE (AP) - A truckload of fireworks exploded Saturday morning on a remote North Carolina island dock, killing one worker and critically injuring four others preparing for an Independence Day celebration, authorities said.The explosion shook hom... 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

Woman dies after hit by train in Greensboro

GREENSBORO — A 40-year-old woman walking on the railroad tracks died Friday night after a train struck her, police said.Connie Marie Whitsett, of 2100 Everitt St., was walking west on the railroad tracks just east of Gillespie Street about 11:23 p.m... 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

UNCG campaign nets $115 million

GREENSBORO — When UNCG ended its five-year Student First Campaign fund drive Tuesday, the final tally was more than $115 million — well beyond its goal. “We were counting every penny,” said Patricia Stewart, the school’s vice... Read More

Weaver will have strings teacher despite budget cut

GREENSBORO — The strings will continue to sing at Weaver Academy, thanks to a nearly $14,000 allocation by the Guilford County Schools administration. A part-time employee will teach the strings program classes. Parents of the program’s 12 stu... Read More

Recovered soldier flies home with Triad pilot

BURLINGTON — After 21 months of rehabilitation at Walter Reed Medical Center, U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Ben has finally gone home, and a Greensboro businessman and pilot was able to help. Tom Coble, the president of Coble Trench Safety, is a member of V... Read More

Stimulus money for home cooling, heating delayed

RALEIGH — Nicole Corbett has seen the announcements and news reports on $132 million in federal tax money flowing to North Carolina to help low-income families like hers cool and heat their homes. So why, asked the Climax resident and single mother... Read More

Employees’ prayer circle helps ease a woman’s discomfort

I live at the Masonic and Eastern Star home. Because of back surgery, I was in the care and wellness center for a few days. On Saturday night, after going to bed, I had heartburn so badly it hurt to breathe. I decided to get up and walk down the hall, thi... Read More

July 2, 2009

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

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

2 charged with selling cocaine to undercover officer

GREENSBORO – Two men were arrested and charged Thursday after police said they sold cocaine to an undercover officer. Greensboro police arrested Shelton Dewight Gladney, 29, of 1625 Apt. D Fairfax Road and Kevin Eugene Seales, 43, of 1205 Kirkman St... Read More

Man charged with selling stolen IDs

GREENSBORO – A Greensboro man was arrested and charged Thursday with selling stolen driver’s licenses and making fraudulent checks. Greensboro police arrested Tony Lamont Harris, 40, of 2000 Gramercy Park Drive. Harris is accused of using stol... Read More

4 charged in home home invasion robbery

GREENSBORO – Four people have been arrested and charged in connection with a home invasion robbery June 22 in southern Guilford County. Around 7 p.m. that day, four people entered a home at 6285 Lake Front Drive and robbed five people inside of an e... Read More