The Greensboro community mourns the loss of William “Bill” Howard, who died last Wednesday, April 10 in Severn, Maryland. Brother Bill, as he was affectionately called by several Peacemaker employees, served on the Carolina Peacemaker’s Editorial Board and was a longtime columnist. He served as the paper’s editor in 1996 and continued to write insightful [...]

In observance of the 124th anniversary since its chartering by the state of North Carolina, Bennett College celebrated its annual charter day convocation last Thursday with a program in the campus chapel. Keynote speaker for the event was George R. Johnson, dean of Elon University School of Law. Bennett College celebrated charter day with several [...]

    A town hall meeting on February 28 hosted by State Rep. Marcus Brandon was organized to discuss health care, job creation, rights for ex-offenders and education, according to event announcements. The meeting was devoted to a question-and-answer session on proposed legislation slated to come before the state legislature. Much of the 90-minute discussion [...]

Monday, February 18, North Carolina A&T State University announced the development of a new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) center for active learning. The N.C. GlaxoSmithKline (NC GSK) Foundation has granted $1.76 million to help fund the center over the course of five years. The STEM Center of Excellence for Active Learning at A&T [...]

    Thousands of Greensboro residents participated in events dedicated to the memory and mission of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 21. To commemorate his passion for freedom and equality, the City’s Human Relations Commission hosted its 26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast at the Koury Convention Center. [...]

The aroma of freshly baked pound cakes filled a small quaint cafe in Downtown Greensboro. The door chimed as customers entered into The Sweet Shop’s 1950’s themed room and the voice of Etta James buzzed through the air. The Sweet Shop, Homemade Pound Cakes by Margaret Elaine is a fairly new establishment in the area. [...]

State Rep. Alma Adams (D-District 58) hosted an After-Holiday Reception Jan. 12 at the Clarion Hotel in Greensboro. Adams held the event to thank her supporters who helped secure her re-election to the North Carolina House. Adams, whose 58th district traverses through east and west Greensboro expressed her gratitude for all of her constituents. The [...]

As Triad residents enjoy the beginning of 2013, January 1, is often a day many residents will make resolutions to shed a few pounds and center their minds, bodies and spirits. Throughout January, gyms operate at full capacity, workout equipment is often unavailable and new joggers appear on neighborhood streets. For those who need help [...]

According to Partners Ending Homelessness, on any given day during 2012, close to 1,000 people in Guilford County are homeless. Of that number, 804 homeless people are adults and 201 are children. To combat homelessness during the cold months, Greensboro Urban Ministry has created a Winter Emergency program. Local organizations and congregations are collaborating with [...]

The Christmas spirit was filled the air in Greensboro on Friday, December 21. Thousands of gifts were given to children and a lucky few received brand new bicycles at the Tenth Annual Dream Center of North Carolina Holiday Distribution. This event brought smiles to the faces of many families. The goal of this Local non-profit [...]

A total of 100 curious young minds participated in a competitive science fair on Wednesday, December 5. Each year, Bessemer Elementary School teachers encourage their innovative students to participate in the school’s annual scientific challenge. Third, fourth and fifth grade students were given two months to prepare for the event. Once the students’ projects are [...]

  Members of the Guilford Education Alliance hosted their 2012 Education Summit on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. The Education Summit gives the community and education advocates an update on the progress of Guilford County Schools and education around Guilford County. This year’s keynote speaker was Cynthia Marshall, outgoing President [...]

Photo by Alyssa Judd/Carolina Peacemaker Attorney A. Frank Johns encourages the audience to protect family assets. More than five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.2 million individuals with this type of dementia are the age of 65 and older. Approximately 200,000 Alzheimer’s patients are under the age of 65. Health [...]

Urban Ministry’s fundraiser helps support vital programs   During this time of year Greensboro Urban Ministry (GUM), “an ecumenical outreach agency supported by more than 200 congregations,” hosts an extraordinary feast with the help of several Greensboro volunteers. The ministry strives to end homelessness in Greensboro. Last Thursday, November 15, Urban Ministry kicked off its [...]

The National Conference for Community and Justice of the Piedmont Triad, Inc. (NCCJ) held its 46th Annual Brotherhood/Sisterhood Citation Award Dinner on November 8, at the Greensboro Coliseum. More than 1200 community members attended the annual banquet which recognizes residents of the Piedmont Triad region who have made significant contributions towards creating a community free [...]

The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world. More than two million U.S. citizens are living behind bars. According to North Carolina Department of Public Safety the number of prison inmates within the state exceeds 30,000. Guilford College’s Justice and Policy Studies and Center for Principled Problem Solving Departments plan to establish [...]

Mayor Robbie Perkins and Greensboro City Council members held the inaugural East Greensboro Summit on Monday, October 29, at Dudley High School to update the public on economic development efforts for the eastern half of the city. A large crowd came out, in less than desirable weather, filling a sizable portion of Dudley’s auditorium. Greensboro’s [...]

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro celebrated the 30th year anniversary of its African Studies Program last Thursday with a two-day conference on October 18-19. African Studies (AFS) alumni and department heads gathered on campus for the celebration and the 23rd Annual Conference on African American Culture and Experience with guest speaker Dr. Lenora [...]

  When Robert Savino, president of Mattress Go Round, had the plan to create a company that would recycle mattresses, he had no idea the impact it would make. Two years later the business has flourished into more than just a mattress recycling company. It employs second-chance people or individuals who have fallen on hard [...]

Candidates running for the N.C. General Assembly, Guilford County Board of Commissioners and the Guilford County Board of Education gathered at Guilford Technical Community College on Monday night to discuss education issues. Candidates were asked questions about what Guilford County Schools did well and what areas needed improvement, as well as what role government should [...]