Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of September.
Good morning, Greensboro.
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (serving 40 counties) will debut two first-of-their-kind cookies for 2027—Patch Pals for dogs and Girl Scout Sparkables for families with allergy concerns.
The cookie program begins online Dec. 14 with direct shipping starting Jan. 12.
On Monday, Guilford Tech welding students delivered a handcrafted FOLK sign at the downtown train and bus depot that will greet festivalgoers at NC Folk Festival beginning Oct.
18 at 4:45 p.m. (Students spent 100 hours welding each 6-ft, 600-lbs letter.)
A recent unemployment report shows that 13 plant closings in the Triad announced since the beginning of 2025 resulted in more than 1,460 lost jobs.
Entrepreneur and health equity advocate Demond T.
Martin will share his inspiring journey at a free UNCG Connects event on Sept. 22. He will speak to students at 3 p.m. and follow with a public program at 6:30 p.m. in the Elliott University Center Auditorium.
GCAE will host a discussion on school funding and future planning for Guilford County Schools+ the district is the state's third largest school system.
Details on scheduling and panel participants are expected soon.
Volunteers kayaked in Lake Brandt today to remove trash from the drinking water reservoir.
Greensboro Water Resources waived kayak fees to support the cleanup & educate participants on preserving local water quality for future generations.
A bat on Westminster Drive in Greensboro tested positive for rabies on Sept.
15, marking the county’s 13th case in 2026 (officials urge residents to keep their pets vaccinated and avoid contact with wildlife).
Mount Zion Baptist Church — partnering with Novant Health — is bringing free care services to community members today.
The initiative aims to improve access to essential health support at the church.
A new $80M apartment complex is planned for Greensboro as developers prepare to break ground soon — the project will offer modern apartments and expand local housing.
Future details on the timeline have not been released.
Nejari Crooks, the reigning N.C.
Gatorade Player of the Year and Penn State recruit, spoke about Wesleyan Christian’s ongoing 2026 season and explained the impact of playing with her parents (head coach Georgette Crawford Crooks).
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