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Tuesday Jul 1 | WFMY-TV Greensboro

Greensboro Man Wins Big Playing Lottery

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

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Related Topix: Greensboro, NC, Greensboro Metro, Lottery

Sat Jun 28, 2008

WFMY-TV Greensboro

People Line Up For Cheap Gas

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

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Related Topix: Burlington, NC, Graham, NC

Thu May 29, 2008

Abc11tv.com

Home owners get subpar upgrades

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.

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Related Topix: Guilford County, NC, Forsyth County, NC, Greensboro, NC, Greensboro Metro, Winston-Salem, NC

Tue May 27, 2008

The Dispatch

Thousands honor fallen soldiers

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

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Related Topix: Greensboro, NC, Greensboro Metro, Thomasville, NC, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Fort Bragg, NC

Tue May 20, 2008

WFMY-TV Greensboro

Whitsett Leaders Want To Create Property Tax

“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

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Related Topix: Gibsonville, NC, Burlington, NC, Guilford County, NC

Sun May 18, 2008

News & Record

Four from Guilford County charged in Burlington break-ins

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

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Related Topix: Guilford County, NC, Burlington, NC, Greensboro, NC

Fri May 16, 2008

WLOS

Man sentenced to jail in ATV death

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

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Related Topix: Guilford County, NC

Thu May 15, 2008

News & Record

Man sentenced in ATV death of step-grandson, 3

“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

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Related Topix: Guilford County, NC

Fri May 09, 2008

Triangle Business Journal

Metaldyne shutters North Carolina facility

“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

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Automakers

Wed May 07, 2008

News & Record

Voter turnout 'steady'

“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

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Related Topix: Hillary Clinton, US Politics, US News, Guilford County, NC, Barack Obama

Wed Apr 23, 2008

News & Record

County panel focused on preventing child deaths

“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

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Related Topix: Greensboro, NC, Greensboro Metro, Guilford County, NC

Mon Apr 21, 2008

WFMY-TV Greensboro

FedEx Hub Lures Companies, Jobs

“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

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Related Topix: Computers, Greensboro, NC, Greensboro Metro

Sat Apr 19, 2008

News & Record

Lenovo says it's here to stay, expand

“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

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Related Topix: Greensboro, NC, Greensboro Metro, Laptops/Notebooks, Computers, IBM

Thu Apr 17, 2008

Earth Times

Lenovo Celebrates Grand Opening of its U.S. Fulfillment Center

“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

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Related Topix: Morrisville, NC, North Carolina, Laptops/Notebooks, Greensboro, NC, Guilford County, NC

Fri Apr 11, 2008

News & Record

Wounded therapy dog improves

“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

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Wed Apr 09, 2008

News & Record

Therapy dog fights for life after shooting

“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

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Sun Mar 23, 2008

The Leaf Chronicle

Volunteers work to help Tooth Fairy

“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

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Fri Feb 22, 2008

News & Record Syndication Feed

Whitsett man indicted in death of grandson

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

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Related Topix: McLeansville, NC

Sat Feb 16, 2008

News & Record

2 sought in home invasion robbery

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

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Related Topix: Burlington, NC

Mon Feb 11, 2008

The Business Journal of the Greater T...

Zink Imaging soon will have Whitsett site buzzing again

“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...

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Related Topix: Guilford County, NC

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