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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Greensboro is under Stage 2 water rules, and voters OK a sales tax

Plus, Greensboro voters approve 4 of 5 bonds worth $39.4 million.

The Daily Greensboro team1 story14 sources4 min read

DroughtTop story

Greensboro's Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions took effect Tuesday

Stage 2mandatory water restriction level now in effect in Greensboro

The restrictions took effect Tuesday, Nov. 3, because of ongoing drought conditions. They also set new watering limits for golf courses.

Sources: FOX8 WGHP, WFMY News 2

If you live in Greensboro, the city's water restrictions are now mandatory. The drought is taking a significant toll on the water supply, FOX8 reports.

  • Level: Stage 2 mandatory restrictions
  • Took effect: Tue., Nov. 3
  • Where: across Greensboro

WFMY News 2 reports golf courses face new watering limits as the city works to conserve its water supply, and its reporter Francesca Corona also discussed the impacts. At , FOX8 heard from people along the trail about how low the water looked. Not sure what Stage 2 means for your yard? We suggest checking the city's rules before you water.

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News Notes

Sales tax

Guilford County voters on Tuesday approved a quarter-cent sales tax, after seven failed attempts. Greensboro News and Record

City bonds

Greensboro voters approved four of five bond referendums on Tuesday. That gives the city the go-ahead to issue $39.4 million in new debt. Greensboro News and Record

Delancey Street

The historic Fisher Park home where the ran its residential program for people fighting addiction and other issues is under contract to a buyer. The organization has left the Greensboro market. Greensboro News and Record

U.S. 421

If you drive U.S. 421 South in Forsyth County, one lane will close from Nov. 6 to Nov. 16 so an N.C. Department of Transportation contractor can install a long-term merge lane. The left lane closes first, then the right lane, and one lane of the Interstate 74 ramp to U.S. 421 South closes too. High Point Enterprise

Washington Street

High Point is directing $200,000 to Business High Point's project, which the City Council approved Monday. The money is a 20% match to a $1 million state grant. It supports renovating long-vacant storefronts on the street, recognized as Black Wall Street, and placing four small retail businesses in them. Renovations are expected to wrap up in December. FOX8 WGHPHigh Point Enterprise

High Point's $200,000 match backs a $1 million state grant

$200,000
from High Point for Shop on Washington Street
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small retail businesses to fill the storefronts

Sources: FOX8 WGHP, High Point Enterprise

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Sports betting

North Carolina's online sports wagering has reached $1.8 billion through Sept. 30 of fiscal 2026-27, up 29.2% from $1.53 billion in the same period of fiscal 2025-26. Betting rose 4.7% in September. Greensboro News and Record

Online sports betting is up 29.2% through Sept. 30 of this fiscal year

Source: Greensboro News and Record

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Through Sept. 30, FY 2025-26$1.53 billion
Through Sept. 30, FY 2026-27$1.8 billion

New stores

HomeGoods is opening a new store in the Triad, where the chain already has stores in Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Burlington. Score More Sports, which has a Greensboro store, will open a Charlotte shop at 10210 Berkeley Place Drive on Sat., Nov. 14. WNBA legend Candace Parker, a partner, will do a meet-and-greet from noon to 2 p.m. Greensboro News and RecordQCity Metro

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The Wrap

Downtown Greensboro will fill with a veterans parade on Saturday, Nov. 7, stepping off at noon from North Elm and East Lindsay Streets. It's free to watch and runs until 2 p.m. Saturday's forecast is clear, so we suggest bringing a folding chair. Wave big.

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Daily Greensboroto me · Wed., Nov. 46:00 a.m.

Greensboro is under Stage 2 water rules, and voters OK a sales tax

Plus, Greensboro voters approve 4 of 5 bonds worth $39.4 million.

The TLDR

  1. Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions are in effect in Greensboro
  2. Guilford County voters approve a quarter-cent sales tax
  3. Greensboro voters OK 4 of 5 bonds, $39.4 million in debt
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