Good morning, Greensboro.

On Friday, Oct. 9, service providers, housing officials, and community members gathered at Greensboro Urban Ministry and Open Door Ministries in High Point to mark World Homeless Day by decorating t-shirts with personal messages (a creative display that sparked tough conversations) and sharing details on emergency shelters and housing resources.

The Carolina Classic Fair saw roughly 39,000 fewer guests than last year after Hurricane Isaias forced a Saturday closure.

Weekday crowds improved slightly and officials noted a record-breaking pumpkin (1,089.5 lbs) added a bright spot to the fair.

Homeowners in Greensboro are facing higher property taxes as the county’s rising population pushes home values up.

Retirees on fixed incomes and first-time buyers are feeling the pinch, while county officials say the increased tax revenue will support growing local services.

UNC Greensboro professor Fran Pearson has led the Congregational Social Work Education Initiative for 19 years, building partnerships that give social work students hands-on training at local organizations and she says strong relationships are key to future leadership.

The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office announced that 69-year-old deputy Jeffrey Routh died suddenly while serving District 1 in areas including Oak Ridge, Summerfield, and parts of Colfax — leaving behind his wife and family.

The transportation department announced that a lane on New Garden Road will be closed soon.

Drivers are advised to use alternative routes during the closure—more details will be shared as they become available.

A Forsyth County judge ruled that Holly Christina Photography must pay nearly $2 million and return all photos & videos to clients within 30 days after hundreds of complaints were filed with Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s office.

Jackson said the company had been unresponsive but is now working with state officials.

After a 30-27 win over New Hampshire on Saturday, North Carolina A&T head coach Shawn Gibbs said his team will take on Chicago State at noon in Truist Stadium.