Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of October.
Good morning, Greensboro.
Today, the county Board of Commissioners will formally accept a $100,000 donation (unrestricted) from the William Batson Trust to fund shelter upgrades and mobile clinics while Alana Carpenter begins as the new assistant director of animal welfare to oversee daily operations.
Wreaths Across America will be held at Guilford Memorial Park (6000 W.
Gate City Blvd) on Dec. 19 with a free noon ceremony, as Jeff and Lyssa Colt coordinate with Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home to honor veterans with wreaths at $17 each, inviting local groups to volunteer.
Camp Hope in Guilford County marked 10 years today — the camp offers a free week-long program that helps children heal and build confidence.
Volunteers and former campers said the experience fosters hope and prepares local youth to lead.
Teacher Supply Warehouse moved to a new location on Franklin Boulevard after being seen on Tuesday, Sept.
29; the store will open to teachers (in October).
UNCG’s Dalia Razo, the contest winner at the N.C.
Folk Festival, performed bilingual music showcasing her Hispanic heritage and Spartan spirit near the depot on Washington Street. Her next performance is at Homecoming’s Street Fest on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 4:00 p.m. on College Avenue Main Stage.
Greensboro residents have a chance to share their input on the search for the next fire chief at a listening session on Wednesday, Oct.
7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Public Safety Training Center (1510 N. Church St).
Ashlyn Hargrave, who beat stage 2 breast cancer, launched Continuum: A Breast Cancer Collective to offer free support programs for survivors and caregivers in the Triad.
She will appear as a first-time vendor at the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday, Oct. 24 in Greensboro.
Greensboro teenagers recently shaved their heads to raise money for cancer research in support of their friend Finley.
They hope the fundraiser will spark more community backing for the cause.
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