Daniel Bayer    Staff Writer The Greensboro City Council was informed at its meeting last Monday, March 14, that a Greensboro Police Department investigation found no evidence that racism was behind a pattern of racial disparities involving traffic stops in the city. The disparities were noted last year, prompting Police Chief Wayne Scott to begin an investigation and suspend traffic stops for minor equipment violations. … Continue reading Racism not factor in traffic stops, says Greensboro City Council

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer Residents of the Glenwood neighborhood are increasingly troubled over the expansion plans of UNC-Greensboro, as the Greater Glenwood Neighborhood Association (GGNA) has called for mediation with the university to solve disagreements over the new Spartan Village II development and other issues. “It feels like we’re an afterthought in this new development,” Glenwood resident Scott Trent said. “I live right on … Continue reading Glenwood residents apprehensive over university expansion

Daniel Bayer    Staff Writer Executive director of Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTIA) Kevin Baker cited the airport’s contributions to the local economy last Tuesday as he asked the Greensboro City Council’s Economic Development Committee to approve a resolution authorizing $2.5 million in future funding for expansion of the airport. “We have two missions, to improve the passenger experience and stimulate the local economy,” said … Continue reading Piedmont Triad International Airport proposes airport expansion