N.C. State tops Miami for third straight ACC Women’s Basketball Title
March 11, 2022Third-ranked N.C. State completed its chase to a third straight Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship Sunday, ending Miami’s upset-filled run in a 60-47 victory. Northwest High School alumna and N.C. State center Elissa Cunane (Junior, Summerfield, N.C.) scored 17 points and eight rebounds despite exiting the game for a stretch in the second half with […]
Pets are good for your health
March 11, 2022I proudly proclaim myself as a loving pet parent. Yes, I know many veterinarians frown upon the term pet parent but what else are we, certainly not just pet owners. Our pets are our babies and are very much a part of the family. They certainly shower us with lots of love. No, they cannot […]
N.C. A&T’s Theatre Arts Program presents “A Night at the Living Museum: A Tour of Black History”
March 11, 2022Beginning March 17, the Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present “A Night at the Living Museum: A Tour of Black History.” Audience members will take a living history tour led by a historical specialist and see living legends come to life whose contributions to society have shaped entertainment, […]
Republicans lose long shot redistricting appeal in U.S. Supreme Court
March 11, 2022It was always a long shot, N.C. Republican legislative leaders seeking to overturn a major redistricting ruling by the state Supreme Court. So when the 6-3 decision came down late Monday to deny the GOP – even with a 6-3 conservative majority on the U.S. High Court – it wasn’t that much of a surprise […]
Triad residents show solidarity for Ukrainians
March 10, 2022In passionate solidarity for the Ukraine and its people, nearly 100 Triad residents gathered Sunday, February 27, to support Ukrainians and oppose the invasion of the country by Russian military forces. Greensboro residents and supporters of peace gathered for a solemn prayer service at Trinity Church, where area Ukrainian Americans worship. The group of nearly […]
Broncos capture their first CIAA title since 1973
March 4, 2022BALTIMORE – Top seed Fayetteville State made the most of their second straight CIAA basketball championship appearance. The Broncos relied on defense and free throws to gain their second conference tournament title in school history and their first since 1973, outlasting second seed Virginia Union Panthers 65-62 at Royal Farms Arena on Saturday. With the […]
Pandemic or not, get your health screenings and maintenance exams
March 4, 2022This is a topic that I have covered before but the urgency of addressing this problem again is needed. So, let’s stop, unpack, and talk about the issue of health maintenance. To say the pandemic has affected the health of many people is an understatement. It has brought to the forefront many health inequities that […]
Frankie Jones set to fill seat on County Commission
March 4, 2022Greensboro attorney Frankie T. Jones Jr. is slated to fill the unexpired term for the District 7 seat held for nearly 20 years by Guilford County Commissioner Carolyn Coleman, who passed on January 26, 2022. In a special election on February 17, the Guilford County Democratic Party selected Jones out of three potential candidates to […]
Lincoln (PA) defeats Elizabeth City State, 67-52, to win CIAA
March 3, 2022BALTIMORE – CIAA Player of the Year Bryanna Brown erupted for 28 points and Joy Morton sparked a late first-half run to key top seed Lincoln (Pa.) to its first-ever CIAA women’s tournament championship with a 67-52 victory over second seed Elizabeth City State at the Royal Farms Arena on Saturday. Lincoln (22-7 overall) finished […]
Grimsley wins Metro 4-A Tournament
February 25, 2022The top-seeded Grimsley Whirlies defeated Northwest Guilford, 78-64, in a semifinal matchup and then defeated Ragsdale 80-78, in the championship Metro 4-A game. In Thursday’s semifinal game against the Northwest Guilford Vikings, played at Grimsley’s Bob Sawyer Gym, Grimsley led 35-27 at the half. The Vikings never got closer than nine points the rest of […]
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