October 22, 2008
The pewter Revolutionary cross-belt buckle belonged to a member of the Cold Stream Guard regiment, and there are only two like it in the world. One is in a museum in London. The other? It was dug up in the 1980s next to the Hedges Apartments on Lawndale......
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STONEVILLE — Possible sightings of a missing 76-year-old Alzheimer's patient have failed to pan out for the numerous area law enforcement agencies that have spent the past three days looking for him. Stoneville police said Tuesday that residents reporte...
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It's funny how simple belongings become well loved through time. It's like they know us and have been there through our life experiences. Some have certain meaning, such as a wedding-gift pitcher, while others were there as we built memories with our fam...
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October 21, 2008
GREENSBORO - They call him teacher, as in "TEEECH-er." Three mornings a week, Eugene Washington stands in a church classroom and tells his students about Patrick Henry, Richard Burr and the symbolism behind the American flag. But that's not all. He drive...
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October 20, 2008
Since going public in 1987 about the tortures of depression, Larry Sitton has done so many interviews and speeches, he couldn't be blamed if doing more might be, well, depressing. But he keeps on talking. He wants others to do as he did long ago when depr...
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October 19, 2008
Jack Lucas' Medal of Honor hangs in a display case at High Point University, symbolizing more than one man's bravery. It represents a promise kept, a sacrifice made and a thank you to Lucas' alma mater. His widow, Ruby, presented the medal to the universi...
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James G. Patterson, 62, started in public relations by working for his uncle, Frederick Douglas Patterson, founder of the United Negro College Fund and a former president of Tuskegee Institute. James Patterson has made a name for himself through Patterson...
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October 18, 2008
GREENSBORO — There are six new brass plates on the Wall of Honor at War Memorial Auditorium, and at the very bottom, you’ll find his name: Kevin A. Lucas. Everybody knew him as Adam. He looked like actor Matt Damon, chiseled chin, brown eyes, hair c...
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October 16, 2008
GREENSBORO — Maital Guttman’s photos, held up by clothespins, hang from a thick rope that runs along an entire wall at the Green Bean. At first glance, her exhibit looks like a backyard clothesline. But look closer, and you’ll realize there’s some...
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October 15, 2008
A few weeks ago, my husband came home with several new storage solutions for our home. Although greatly appreciated and needed, it also marked the beginning of what will be remembered as the Great Vestal Reorganization of '08. It's time to clean out the...
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October 13, 2008
Britt Preyer hit pay dirt. Hands and clothes filthy, Preyer returned home the other day with boxes of bottles filled with family heirlooms - ancient bottles of Vicks VapoRub and other products made by Vick Chemical Co. His great-grandfather, Lunsford Rich...
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October 12, 2008
As a hobby, Sean Foster and his friends take audiences back to other eras in American history — from the United States’ conflicts with Germany in World War II to battles waged in the deep jungles of Vietnam. Foster, who lives in Burlington, has been d...
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Just when I thought I would never come up with a good transition from my first story dealing with housing, a complete stranger did everything but write it for me. This person approached me while I was visiting City Hall. Out of the clear blue sky, this...
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American Legion Cone Post 386 really comes alive each Saturday morning, when people from all over Greensboro line up for their delicious hot dogs. After making my usual trip to the farmers' market one recent Saturday morning, I decided to stop by Post 386...
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"Safe-sleep education, even before a baby is born, is crucial," said Angie Pendergrass, a registered nurse and patient care coordinator for Women's Health. She is a prenatal class educator at High Point Regional Health Systems. The hospital is partnering...
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AJ slept, wrapped in my arms, his dark hair spiked every which way, the bulky IV overtaking his tiny arm. The surgeon had just finished cutting open his little chest, and a large bandage covered the wound. I kissed my tiny 2-month-old, barely eight poun...
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OAK RIDGE -- Ida Jeffreys Morton has lived all of her 82 years in Oak Ridge and "can't imagine living anywhere else." Yet, this town of more than 4,000 people is growing too rapidly for natives like Morton. "It's just multiplying too fast. I think it nee...
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Piedmont School students and staff will walk for health -- and funds -- Oct. 17. Director Dorie Sturgill explained that the 30-minute Jog-A-Thon, set for 9:15 a.m., has a twofold purpose: to reinforce lessons learned in physical education and science clas...
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October 8, 2008
One local family hopes participants at Saturday's Gibsonville Fall Festival will remember one of its youngest members in prayer. The family of 3-year-old Reagan Allison will set up a booth to raise funds to offset costs related to her treatment. Reagan's...
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Holt Sears and Grace Anne Creasy, 9 years old and best friends, have a lot in common. They like the Jonas Brothers, swimming and chatting on the phone. They also both have juvenile, or Type 1, diabetes. For years their families have helped to raise money...
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LeeAnna Robertson has a way of surprising an opponent on the tennis court. Just when the other athlete thinks Robertson has run out of steam, the 17-year-old Eastern Guilford High School student finds a surge of energy. "She just comes on as strong as sh...
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Sports Illustrated magazine's SI on campus Web site highlighted UNC-Chapel Hill Dance Team member Lauren Joyner from Elon as its cheerleader of the week Oct. 2. Joyner, a former co-captain of the Western Alamance High School Dance Team, is featured in a 2...
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Walking across the campus at UNCG one fall afternoon in my freshman year, I remember being handed a little green New Testament Bible outside of the cafeteria. It was given to me by Paul Martin, a longtime member and deacon of the church I had attended my...
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October 6, 2008
Herb Hendrickson describes what it's like to be an elected county water and soil conservation supervisor. Power? "Not much,'' he says. Pay? "Nothing," other than occasional expenses, he says. Large attendance at monthly soil and water conservation board m...
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Most parents have a 911 story of some kind.Maybe their toddler accidentally dialed the numbers or their older child called 911 as a prank.Then there are the amazing kids who quickly ascertain that a medical emergency is in progress, call 911 and save a fa...
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