Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Good morning, Greensboro.
Cafe Lilly in Clemmons, formerly Dog-Eared Coffee, is now a community hub after owner Alicia Lilly invested in a kid-friendly space with playful green touches.
The cafe features a community board and hosts local entrepreneur events, building loyal support over two years despite personal hardship.
Greensboro is hosting a 9/11 memorial stair climb at First Bank National Field today to honor those who lost their lives on September 11 and invite community members to take part in the reflective event.
High Point University students climbed 110 flights at Cottrell Amphitheater to honor Sept.
11 victims (mirroring the effort of first responders on that day), while Greensboro first responders later ascended the steps at First National Bank Park to commemorate the anniversary.
Greensboro business leader David Griffin Jr. of D.H.
Griffin Wrecking Company drove to Ground Zero days after the September 11 attacks and led demolition efforts at the World Trade Center site. He later donated a 100-pound steel beam to Heritage Farm Park’s 9/11 Memorial to honor those lost.
A 9/11 remembrance fundraiser inspired by survivor Nicole Boswell is scheduled for tomorrow at Greensboro Elks Lodge No. 602, 2201 W.
Cornwallis Drive, with a first responders’ lunch (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and a free community family event (2 p.m. to 5 p.m.), aiming to raise $32,000 for Tunnel to Towers.
Gov. Josh Stein hosted a teacher roundtable at UNCG on Sept.
8 where educators and education students stressed needs for more school counselors, social workers + classroom resources to help retain teachers. The discussion followed a new state budget that raised teacher salaries by eight percent and starting pay by 17 percent.
Surry County native Jeremiah McMillian, a US Army captain with over a decade of service, was honored with the Salute to Heroes award when he returned from training over Labor Day weekend and will deploy to Kuwait this December on his 38th birthday; he said 9/11 inspired him to serve.
Greensboro physician Dr. Veita Bland said that artificial intelligence may help with diagnosis but does not replace a board-certified doctor (who considers all details of a person’s health).
He advises patients to ask clear questions during check-ups.
Guilford College's Nick Iannone broke the school's career tackles record at Pride Field Saturday night, but the team lost 48-7 to rival Greensboro College in the 25th Gate City Soup Bowl.
The Quakers will host Methodist University today at 7 p.m. under lights at Appenzeller Field.
North Carolina A&T lost 59-10 to Georgia State Friday and injured quarterback Braxton Thomas, who will get an MRI and miss Saturday’s game against North Carolina Central (his loss comes at a crucial time).
Coach Shawn Gibbs said redshirt junior Kevin White Jr. is set to lead the team.
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