Whitsett News

A man in Greensboro has something to celebrate. He won big in the Carolina Cash 5 drawing Wednesday, June 25th.

For a couple of hours Saturday morning, a local church gave back by cutting costs.

A manager for a home builder that installed inadequate fire walls in more than 100 town houses in Guilford and Forsyth counties says the oversight was an "honest mistake," not an attempt to cut costs.

As Americans across the country spent Memorial Day honoring those who died and served the nation, U.S. Sen.

“Everywhere you live, you have to pay taxes. This community here has just been lucky”

We often hear about property tax increases, but leaders of one local town want to create a property tax. via WFMY-TV Greensboro

Four Guilford County men face charges in connection with a series of break-ins in Burlington. via News & Record

A North Carolina man has been sentenced to jail and will serve his 10-day sentence on weekends after an all-terrain-vehicle accident last year that killed his step-grandson. The News Record of Greensboro ... via WLOS

“The main thing was they seemed to be relieved that it was over”

A Whitsett man will spend 10 days in jail for the accidental death last summer of his step-grandson in an ATV accident. via News & Record

“Although these are difficult actions, it is important that we gear our capacity for the production levels we anticipate this fiscal year and going forward”

Metaldyne gets Ford contract for new transmission parts [Louisville] Auto parts manufacturer Metaldyne has completed the closing of a plant in Greenville, the company said Friday. via Triangle Business Journal

“It sucks some oxygen out of the air for those of us running down ballot.”

The presidential primary compelled Alesia May to vote this morning at Southeast Guilford Middle School, although a few local issues also made the list. via News & Record

“I am so cautious. I just never turn my back on her”

Accidents claim the lives of hundreds of North Carolina children every year. And each year, state-mandated Child Fatality Prevention Teams review cases in their counties to find ways to prevent future deaths. via News & Record

“Being able to get the raw materials in and the finished product out is extremely important”

The FedEx Hub at PTI Airport will open next year. But already it's providing a big boost to the Triad's economy. via WFMY-TV Greensboro

“We want to be part of the economic landscape in Greensboro for many, many years”

Lenovo expects to grow beyond an opening staff of 160 workers at its new distribution-assembly plant in Greensboro, a company official told invited guests Thursday. via News & Record

“Lenovo is committed to North Carolina, and we are pleased to be bringing jobs and economic investment to Guilford County”

Lenovo today highlighted economic investment and job creation in the North Carolina community of Whitsett, as the company celebrated the grand opening of its first fulfillment center in the United States. via Earth Times

“It's only a little bit, but it's a start”

How special is a dog eating a meatball? When it's Heli, a therapy dog who had part of her stomach removed five days earlier to treat gunshot wounds, every bite is special. via News & Record

“All that little girl has done is bring joy to people”

Heli's day job has her spending time in hospitals and extended-care facilities as a certified therapy dog. via News & Record

“It's not a good situation when you see two military officers getting out of the car, coming to your door”

"Look at that helicopter! Maybe it's your dad!" Auburn, 7, said to her cousin, Morgan, 6, pointing in the sky. via The Leaf Chronicle

A grand jury this week indicted a man in the accidental death of his grandson and a woman on charges she embezzled from her bank customers. via News & Record Syndication Feed

Police have charged three people in connection with a home-invasion robbery in January. via News & Record

“As we look at the projections for Zink media plus our contract inkjet (paper manufacturing) business, we could foresee by the end of this year having to add additional employees”

The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area - by Matt Evans The Business Journal Serving the Greater Triad Area Julie Knight Charlie Partin, a splicer with Zink Imaging, works with a roll of photo paper at ... via The Business Journal of the Greater T...