Good morning, Greensboro.

The NC Vacant Building Grant Program awarded $500,000 to renovate a 100,394 sqft building in Greensboro that houses Hoffman & Hoffman Inc. The project is expected to boost local business activity when work begins.

Guilford County will offer free school supplies at giveaway events until Aug.

24 when schools open. Join the community bash on Aug. 22 at LeBauer Park (11 a.m.–2 p.m.) or the youth rally on Aug. 23 at First Horizon Coliseum Fieldhouse (2 p.m.–4 p.m.)

NC Extension confirmed that spotted lanternflies were found at a Winston-Salem vineyard and threaten grape crops for local wineries.

Officials are placing traps in 14 vineyards through December and ask residents in Forsyth, Guilford, and Davidson counties (including areas impacting Greensboro) to help control the pest.

Norfolk Southern will install new railroad tracks that will close several roads in Alamance and Guilford counties from Aug.

24-28. Motorists should plan ahead and follow detour signs to adjust their travel routes.

Dr. Bland, a board-certified Greensboro physician, advises closing the toilet lid before flushing to avoid a plume that spreads germs (which can contaminate surfaces) and recommends removing shoes at home to curb tracked bacteria for healthier living.

Rockingham County health officials warned residents near Mayodan about a fox that showed aggressive behavior on Friday and is presumed rabid, marking the third suspected case in three months — residents should monitor wild animals and report unusual behavior to Animal Control.