Local small businesses feel the impact of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic that has taken over the world the past few months is beginning to hit home for local small businesses in the Greensboro and Triad area. A fact this isn’t lost on business leaders in the city. Business leader Gerry McCants, owner of McCants Communications, hosted a conference call with Derek Ellington, local […]

COVID-19: Students continue to learn amid virus pandemic

Following an announcement by N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper on March 23, that all N.C. public schools would remain closed thorough May 15, Guilford County Schools (GCS) prepared to deliver more than 700 laptops to students across the county. Throughout all the changes, GCS is making sure students have the ability to still learn and access […]

Cone Health Closes Specimen Collection Site

GREENSBORO – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused increased utilization of resources, including equipment that protects our patients and staff. As a result, Cone Health has made the decision to close the drive-thru collection site at 300 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. The center could reopen when additional supplies become available. “The same protective gear used at […]

IRS pushes 2020 tax deadline to July 15

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced this week that the Internal Revenue Service will defer $300 billion in income tax filings by 3 months, to July 15, penalty-free. The move comes a week after President Trump urged the agency to extend the filing season deadline. The IRS has already begun processing returns, but the move helps […]

Guilford County Schools opens grab-and-go pick-up sites for student meals

Guilford County Schools (GCS) has opened grab-and-go sites for food distribution across the county for any children ages 0 – 18. Children will be able to pick up meals Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the sites. Students will pick up their lunch for the day, and breakfast for the following […]

N.C. DHHS develops webpage to help disadvantaged communities during COVID-19 crisis

As COVID-19 continues to spread across North Carolina, revealing more and more cases. the N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services has developed a useful webpage to assists communities in dealing with the crisis, providing access to needed resources, and updating ever-evolving health policies. That webpage address is https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina. For detailed guidance on specific areas […]

Greensboro Restaurant Workers Relief Fund

Greensboro restaurants and bars closed their doors at 5PM on March 17th to try and limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, as ordered by Governor Cooper. Customers can still get delivery, carry out, and curbside service, but the mandated closure still leaves many restaurant and bar staff without paychecks. At the IRC, we realize […]

Coronavirus: Leaders strive to help most vulnerable populations

School closings, amended business operating hours and restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or more are just a few of the precautions organizations and businesses have taken to protect people from the spread of COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus. As with any virus, it spreads through contact with infected persons and N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper […]

COVID-19: Actions to Keep You Safe

First, I want to extend my deep gratitude and thanks to each of you for your tireless commitment to caring for our communities and those we are privileged to serve – at a time like this when they most need us. As part of our comprehensive response to the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are […]

Guilford County Schools Launches COVID-19 Info Site