Article Archive
July 18, 2008
Apartments will let veteran fly American flag
GREENSBORO - A veteran whose American flag was taken down this week because it violated apartment complex rules will be allowed...... Continue
Ahearn: American Girl, beware of what the future brings
(Lorraine Ahearn is attending a conference on media convergence. In her place appears Hack Crawstuck, syndicated critic and auth... Continue
'Colored Confederate' has his day in Monroe
Mattie Clyburn Rice of High Point will take part in an unusual ceremony today, but then, she’s an unusual woman. She’s the 8... Continue
Veteran, apartments at odds over flag
GREENSBORO — Rules are rules at the apartment complex on West Friendly Avenue, and they apply to everyone equally. The little...... Continue
July 17, 2008
Gone, but their stories remain
GREENSBORO — We all need to hear our share of stories. Red Russell, along with Jeff and Laurie Clark, gifted me with a few. Ba... Continue
July 13, 2008
Back in the saddle again
Next month, Summerfield's Robin Brueckmann heads to Hong Kong to represent the United States in the Paralympic Games. Brueckmann... Continue
Time stands still at Gerry's
"Rockin' Robin" by Bobby Day or "Purple People Eater" by Sheb Wooley might be playing in the background. Gerry's has thousands...... Continue
Woodcarver's self-taught
Our national symbol is the bald eagle and around July 4th we usually think more about the flag and other patriotic symbols. Budd... Continue
Feeling blessed to be a tutor and friend
Darrell Hayden has a smile on his face and look of satisfaction when he discusses tutoring Mu, a sixth-grade Montagnard refugee...... Continue
Black veterans were victims of bias
For years, I have followed and admired the tireless efforts of Nicholas Ruden regarding proper recognition of our beloved vetera... Continue
Black Caps on strong footing for future
A disclaimer: I am a member of the Black Caps Veterans Group. I think it is one of the best veterans groups in the state, in te... Continue
July 10, 2008
Ministry of food may need new home
EDEN - Leaning on his cane, Andrew "Gyp" Collins walked through the fellowship hall at Hampton Heights Baptist Church late Wedne... Continue
July 9, 2008
Helping women find their purpose
Greensboro resident Marilyn G. Brooks wants to help area residents find their purpose. Brooks uses her background in education...... Continue
Athlete takes aim at Olympics
Residents might see a familiar face this year during the Olympic track and field events if an athlete's trials go well. Former...... Continue
July 6, 2008
Former student stays generous to academy
He only attended Oak Ridge Military Academy for one year, but Irvin Angel has spent his life giving back to his alma mater in m... Continue
Caring for blind horses leads to children’s book
While on a trip to Israel in February 2007, Emilie Storch became mesmerized by a fellow traveler who was blind. "She turned out...... Continue
Kernersville icon wrote much of town's history
KERNERSVILLE - The first book that John Staples remembers getting excited about was "Look Homeward, Angel" by Thomas Wolfe, a cl... Continue
Dancer finds right place, right time
For about as long as she could walk, Brandi Jeffers has been dancing. So when the opportunity to turn her lifelong love of danc... Continue
Helping the homeless get off the streets
As director of Guilford County's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness, Jehan Benton is looking to overhaul the way we tackle homeles... Continue
July 5, 2008
All grown up and heading to Beijing
GREENSBORO - This one's about a big-toothed little girl, and she's flying to China today to cover the Olympics. She's Meghan Dav... Continue
July 2, 2008
Women go extra mile to return ring
Two weeks after a customer found a 1963 high school ring outside their salon, Lorrie Hancock and Donna Cauthren tracked down the... Continue
July 1, 2008
A larger-than-life figure bestows thrill of a lifetime
GREENSBORO - Red keeps the small, laminated black-and-white photo in his billfold. When he finds a sports fan - and that could b... Continue
June 30, 2008
Americana lives at barbershop
Nothing seems more American than a barbershop. Red, white and blue barber poles. Endless political talk. All kinds of people wai... Continue
June 27, 2008
UNCG professor boogies with Supreme Court justice
GREENSBORO — When UNCG professor Paul Muchinsky met former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, he did what any... Continue
June 25, 2008
Chocolate sheets provide sweet dreams
Our bedroom mattress was shot. Quite literally, it looked as if it had been shot. It had holes throughout it from years and year... Continue