Fighting for Film: New Production Company Coming to Greensboro

Nathanael Rosenberger Staff Writer Since North Carolina lawmakers passed legislation in 2013 to strip away the tax incentives for filming projects, the filmmaking industry of NC has been on a sharp decline. Yet this year has presented a glimmer of hope for the filmmaking community here as large productions have slowly returned to North Carolina as our system of grants have begun appealing to some … Continue reading Fighting for Film: New Production Company Coming to Greensboro

Greensboro City Council Retreat

Madison Hoffmann News Editor The Greensboro City Council left their usual chamber to meet in the ACC Hall of Champions Boardroom for a council retreat to talk about priorities for 2018 that consisted of back to back meetings on Thursday and Friday. Topics discussed included issues around poverty, housing, transit, economic development and public safety. Economic development became the main point of topic when the … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Retreat

Greensboro City Council Meeting Addresses Zoning and DACA

Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer On Jan. 16 the Greensboro City Council met in the Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Building in downtown Greensboro. Among items discussed were a controversial rezoning project on Lawndale Dr., as well as a resolution to call on Congress for the immediate action to pass the Dream Act. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. the meeting started with the introduction of … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Meeting Addresses Zoning and DACA

Greensboro City Council Comes Back in Full Swing 2018: Discusses Dream Act

Joe Schüler Staff Writer The Greensboro City Council opened session on Jan. 9, 2018, in what many dub a “town-hall style” meeting. In previous meetings, individuals had only three minutes to address the council regarding non-agenda issues and were able to do so twice a month. Now, the council only allows for it to be done once per month, but allows citizen speakers to do … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Comes Back in Full Swing 2018: Discusses Dream Act

Run 4 The Greenway

Jeannie Ake Staff Writer The race was on, as Greensboro held its eighth annual Run 4 The Greenway Event on Saturday. On this fall afternoon, everyone from serious runners to casual strollers filled the starting line for the 1.25 and four mile races, beginning at 4:30 and 5 p.m. respectively, and many did it in costume. Adults and children alike could be seen sporting ensembles … Continue reading Run 4 The Greenway

Common Cause v. Rucho

MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer After a four-day trial, the lawsuit of Common Cause v. Rucho has led to a possible change in North Carolina voting districts before the 2018 elections. A three-judge panel from the Federal District Court in Greensboro announced on Thursday that they are looking into appointing a special master to help redraw nine North Carolina voting districts. “The issue here is really … Continue reading Common Cause v. Rucho

Jeansboro Day

Janelle Crubaugh Staff Writer The smell of food trucks and the sound of music permeated the atmosphere of LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro on Wednesday for the third annual Jeansboro Day. A celebration of the 70th anniversary of Wrangler jean, attendants of all ages came together to enjoy live music and a variety of activities and food related to the Wrangler brand. The festivities began … Continue reading Jeansboro Day

Greensboro Marches on Immigration

Kevin Liu Staff Writer Hundreds of people marched and chanted a call to action for immigration reform on the streets of downtown Greensboro on Saturday, August 5. FaithAction International organized the fifth annual Downtown Unity Walk for Immigration Reform. The goal of this march was to draw attention to recent deportations and immigration policy issues and to stand united with families who have been affected. … Continue reading Greensboro Marches on Immigration

PFOS found in Greensboro’s drinking water

Jayce Shore Staff Writer On July 29, scientists found water from Greensboro’s Mitchel Water Treatment Plant to have high levels of a chemical known as Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) for the third year in a row. PFOS is an industrial chemical on the Environmental Protection Agency’s watch list and is suspected of creating health problems and causing damage to organisms developing in the womb when consumed … Continue reading PFOS found in Greensboro’s drinking water