Mayoral candidates face off at forum
October 20, 2017Mayoral candidates for the City of Greensboro discussed what would make them the best choice for mayor at a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad and the News and Record which drew nearly 200 people on Tuesday evening. Forum participants later heard from the at-large candidates and were able […]
Special master possible in gerrymander case
October 20, 2017As a federal hearing in North Carolina’s own partisan gerrymandering case involving congressional districts commenced this week in Greensboro, a three-judge panel still reviewing redrawn legislative redistricting maps seemed to hint that they aren’t pleased with what Republican lawmakers came up with, especially with race not being considered in the equation, and have asked both […]
Exercise and diet can help with menopause
October 20, 2017One of the major complaints I get as women start to age is concern about menopause. Though I assure them that it is a normal part of life, most are not happy. Women often look at the changes that occur in their bodies as they age as problems, however these changes are normal at this […]
Incumbents hold on to seats in the primary election
October 13, 2017While all nine seats on the Greensboro City Council are up for election this year, the incumbents all managed to retain a spot on the ballot for the General Election in November. Candidates who win the General Election will serve a four-year term, instead of the usual two years. Only 8.47 percent of registered voters […]
Sororities and fraternities lend a helping hand during GHOE
October 13, 2017As part of North Carolina A&T State University’s Homecoming weekend, Aggie Alumni who are Sorority and Fraternity Members from Spring 92 visited Washington Montessori School. Approximately 50 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi and Phi Beta Sigma came together to make a difference in […]
Spearman elected new N.C. NAACP President
October 13, 2017RALEIGH – The N.C. NAACP elected a new president last weekend to touts, “I’m woke, and I ain’t scared,” letting advocates and adversaries alike know that just because Bishop Dr. William J. Barber II has finished his 12-year tenure as leader, doesn’t mean the state’s oldest civil rights organization will cease its aggressive battle for […]
Aggies Deliver Homecoming Beatdown
October 13, 2017The transformation of A&T’s football program under head coach Rod Broadway has been a dramatic one in recent years, highlighted by conference championships, upset victories over FBS schools, and even a Black college national title. Since his arrival in 2011, the Aggies have gone from national laughingstocks with major academic issues to now being viewed […]
Are there medications one can get “deprescribed”?
October 6, 2017Each and every day that I practice medicine I see patients who do not take their medication. For sure there are many different reasons for this to happen. So many times we hear patients cite financial reasons for not taking the medications. A medication that was affordable when started has now been put on the […]
UNCG ties W. Carolina
October 6, 2017Heida Ragney Vidarsdottir tallied a goal in the 18th minute of play, but a flurry of action in the second half paved the way for a 2-2 tie against the Western Carolina Catamounts Sunday afternoon (Oct. 1) at the UNCG Soccer Stadium. The Spartans are now 5-6-2 overall, and 2-1-1 in Southern Conference play. Western […]
A&T and Bennett students march to the polls
October 6, 2017Keeping alive a rich tradition, N.C. A&T State University and Bennett College students marched downtown to the Guilford County Courthouse for early voting on Tuesday, October 3. “Considering the state our country is in, it is critical that we turn out for our local elections,” said Kayla Tate, an A&T senior political science major, march […]
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