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Special teams lead way to victory for Grimsley Whirlies

March 25, 2021

Grimsley’s highly anticipated matchup against Northwest Guilford last weekend was expected to be a showdown between the irresistible force of the Whirlies’ high-scoring offense vs. the Vikings’ seemingly immovable defense. Instead, special teams proved to be the deciding factor, as Grimsley capitalized on several key Viking miscues in the kicking game to pull away early […]


Literacy tests for Blacks still in N.C. Constitution

March 25, 2021

As you read this, if you’re an African American voter in the state of North Carolina, the state’s Constitution requires you to take a literacy test before you cast your next ballot. Don’t worry, federal law has long rendered this “requirement” null and void in North Carolina law, so don’t expect anyone in or out […]


UNCG’s rally falls short in NCAA Tournament

March 25, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS – The “Next Play” ethos of the UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men’s basketball program was on full display before a national television audience during the NCAA Division I championship tournament against Florida State Saturday afternoon at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Spartans trailed by 16 points 13 minutes into the game. They tied it at 29 […]


Panthers maul Eagles

March 18, 2021

Dudley: 56 Smith: 0 The Dudley Panthers rolled to an easy 56-0 Piedmont Triad 3-A Conference victory over cross- town rival Smith Friday night at Claude Manzi Stadium. The Panthers dominated on both sides of the ball. Senior running back Milan Summers’ two first half touchdowns propelled the Panthers to a 26-0 half-time lead. Any […]


Self Care – you have time for it and you can afford it

March 18, 2021

Hopefully, the title bluntly speaks to the common objections I hear as related to caring for yourself. And in case you were wondering, yes, we do engage in self-care. It is not an act reserved only for others. So how do we do this? First, let’s do a check-in. How do you answer the simple […]


Frederick Cox autopsy report shows he was shot in the back

March 18, 2021

HIGH POINT — A long anticipated state medical officer’s autopsy report on the gunshot death of 18-year-old Frederick Cox Jr. by an undercover sheriff’s deputy at a High Point funeral last November only intensified community anger and raised questions about the delay in a public response by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and other […]


Cone Health has COVID-19 vaccine appointments available

March 18, 2021

As more people are becoming eligible under state guidelines, Cone Health urges them to schedule their COVID-19 vaccination. Appointments available in Burlington, Greensboro and Reidsville. Individuals who have a medical condition that puts them at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19 can be vaccinated against COVID-19. This can be done through Cone Health at […]


A&T student wows judges on The Voice

March 18, 2021

When Victor Solomon was in middle school, he won his eighth-grade talent show by singing John Legend’s “Ordinary People.” But he never could have guessed that just a few years later he’d be singing one of Legend’s songs in front of the celebrity musician on one of the most-watched TV shows on the air today. […]


Tigers edge Cowboys, 21-20

March 11, 2021

The Ragsdale Tigers came through with a defensive stand in the last closing seconds and edged nonconference rival Southwest Guilford on Friday, March 5 at Kenneth T. Miller Stadium. The Tigers built a 21-6 half time lead on two touchdown passes, an interception and a safety on a blocked punt. The Cowboys scored once in […]


Guilford County COVID-19 vaccine sites

March 11, 2021

A mass vaccination site opened in Greensboro this week and appointments filled up fast. The FEMA-supported COVID-19 Community Vaccination Center opened at Four Seasons Town Centre in Greensboro on March 10, and by early afternoon, the website was showing no remaining available appointments through April. The Four Seasons Mall site will remain open for eight […]


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