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North Carolina governor vetoes bill that would mandate more youths getting tried in adult court
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a measure that would have ensured more young people accused of serious crimes be automatically tried in adult court. The bill aimed to adjust juvenile justice reforms from recent years involving 16- and 17-year-old defendants called “Raise the Age." …
Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refuses to prosecute
Merrick Garland is the third attorney general to be held in contempt of Congress. The Justice Department, which Garland oversees, said Friday it will not prosecute him.
Retrofitted shipping containers offer a blueprint for tackling homelessness
In a dreary part of downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into an oasis for dozens of previously unsheltered people who now proudly call a former parking lot home. The gated micro-community known as “The Melody” hardly looks like a parking lot anymore. Artificial turf i…
The RNC is launching a massive effort to monitor voting. Critics say it threatens to undermine trust
The Republican National Committee is launching a battleground state initiative to mobilize thousands of polling place monitors, poll workers and attorneys to serve as “election integrity” watchdogs in November. The effort, announced Friday in Michigan, immediately drew concerns that it would…
Robertson and staff host first Cougars Youth Football Camp
WENTWORTH— If attendance is any indication of the excitement surrounding the Rockingham County football program, Wednesday’s turnout at the Cougars Youth Camp was just what new head coach Doug Robertson was hoping for.
G7 leaders tackle migration, AI and economic security on second and final day of summit in Italy
The Group of Seven leading industrialized nations turned their attention to migration, artificial intelligence, economic security and the Indo-Pacific region on Friday.
Demolition begins at Parkland school building where 17 were killed in 2018 shooting
Victims' relatives led tours of the building to demonstrate how improved safety measures could have saved lives.
Greensboro speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 14, 2024
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Greensboro News and Record.
Kate, Princess of Wales, says she's making ‘good progress’ in cancer treatment
The princess said she will attend Saturday’s parade for King Charles' birthday, Kate’s first public appearance since her diagnosis.
Photos: Adams Farm reopens pool after years
Illinois is hit with cicada chaos. This is what it's like to see, hear and feel billions of bugs
Cicada chaos is flourishing and flying in the American Midwest. Trillions of once hidden baby bugs are in the air, on the trees and perching upon people’s shirts, hats and even faces.
Reaction after demolition of Parkland classroom building begins
Early Friday, the long-awaited demolition project got underway; a large excavator stretched to the top floor of the three-story classroom building where 17 people died in the 2018 mass shooting at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Superintendent: GCS has likely solution for paying for weapons scanners next year
The district has scanners stationed at middle and high school entrances and monitored by staff during their normal work days.
This state is expanding college access, but are students actually prepared to earn a degree?
Chalkbeat examines what Indiana is doing to help its students not only make it to college, but through college successfully.
Local News
Greensboro speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 14, 2024
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Greensboro News and Record.
Photos: Adams Farm reopens pool after years
Historical homes you can own in the Greensboro area
Here are some Greensboro homes with history that you might be able to call your own.
What's up with that salamander on your new North Carolina driver's license?
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles recently unveiled the new design.
New unemployment claims rise 8.6% in NC
North Carolina was 20th in the nation in the number of unemployment filings, down two spots from the previous report.
Rapid City police killed 7 people in 3 years. All were Indigenous. Will the feds intervene?
Evidence suggests that Native Americans die in police interactions at a higher rate than other groups — and that most of these deaths occur in off-reservation communities like Rapid City.
Controversial public-masking bill clears NC legislature
A revamped and controversial N.C. House bill that ends most COVID-19 pandemic exemptions for wearing a mask in public cleared the legislature Tuesday.
North Carolina man extinguishes flaming neighbor after explosion
Glen Alpine's Johnnie Rutherford said he doesn’t think he’s a hero. “I’m just blessed to help somebody.”
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A dilly of a trend: Why everyone’s talking about pickleball
Get Healthy.No matter how you slice it, pickleball is a big dill.
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Get Healthy.Learning the defining characteristics of these common mood disorders and pinpointing exactly what you’re feeling are the keys to finding support and relief.
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Crime
Thief targets sub shops, other businesses in High Point. Police offer $5,000 reward for information.
Officers responded to seven reported break-ins at restaurants between May 17 and June 8, and each incident happened between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m.
Guilford County Sheriff's Office issues warning about phone scam
Scam caller pretends to be Guilford County Sheriff's deputy to extort money from victims.
State: No sign of negligence in latest inmate death at troubled Rockingham jail
WENTWORTH — The most recent inmate to die at the Rockingham County Jail did so by hanging, according to records from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.
Officer: Oak Ridge man was 'very violent'' and 'combative'' before deputy was shot
Injured deputy is"in some pain, some discomfort, but he's doing fine. He's in good spirits,'' sheriff's department captain said.
Politics
Residents, Greensboro councilwoman spar in heated meeting over landfill proposal
The at-times rancorous meetings highlighted the challenges city leaders will have in building consensus over using the local landfill for a park cleanup project.
Two Greensboro council members, seniors campaign for Biden, blast Trump
The event Wednesday morning at the Guilford County Democratic Party headquarters marked the N.C. launch of Seniors for Biden-Harris,
After shocking mass resignations, Summerfield slowly rebuilding its staff
The town has hired a new interim manager, a town planner and is relying on volunteers to keep up the park following resignations of staff last month.
Controversial public-masking bill clears NC legislature
A revamped and controversial N.C. House bill that ends most COVID-19 pandemic exemptions for wearing a mask in public cleared the legislature Tuesday.
