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Brunswick County Community Foundation awards $9,210 in grants

Brunswick County Community Foundation awards $9,210 in grants

  • North Carolina Community Foundation

The Brunswick County Community Foundation awarded $9,210 in grants to eight local organizations, supporting housing, basic needs, recovery outreach and family services.

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Wheeler scholarship honors Edgecombe County legacy

Wheeler scholarship honors Edgecombe County legacy

  • North Carolina Community Foundation

A North Carolina Community Foundation scholarship honors Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler while supporting North Edgecombe High School seniors pursuing higher education.

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Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awards local grants

Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awards local grants

  • North Carolina Community Foundation

The Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awarded $5,410 in grants to three local nonprofits and highlights its advisory board and statewide NCCF charitable impact.

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Free live webinar on using AI to grow your business

Free live webinar on using AI to grow your business

  • Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce

Free July 9 webinar with Todd Youngblood shares a 90-day AI roadmap, top use cases, common budget mistakes, and an AI readiness score for $1M–$25M firms.

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Garfield/Green Street historic district sign unveiled

Garfield/Green Street historic district sign unveiled

  • Statesville

Statesville residents celebrated the Garfield/Green Street National Historic District with a Juneteenth event, sign unveiling, and recognition of local churches and businesses.

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His stroke came with a whisper of warning

His stroke came with a whisper of warning

  • Novant Health Forsyth

After brief vision loss while swimming, a Wilmington man learns he’s had an ischemic stroke and works with Novant Health to lower his future stroke risk.

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Guilford County confirms tenth animal rabies case in 2026

Guilford County confirms tenth animal rabies case in 2026

  • Guilford County

Guilford County public health reports a rabid skunk in Kernersville, the county’s tenth animal rabies case of 2026, and urges residents to vaccinate pets.

GPD launches Warmer Days, Safer Roadways safety campaign

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Greensboro Police launch the Warmer Days, Safer Roadways campaign to address a 41% rise in local traffic fatalities through enforcement, education and partnerships.

GPD seeks donations for Beat the Heat hydration packs

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Greensboro Police Department is collecting donations for “Beat the Heat Hydration Packs,” which officers will distribute to residents in need of relief from the heat.

GSO CAN community meeting set for June 27 in Greensboro

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GSO CAN will host a June 27 community meeting in Greensboro to share updates, answer questions, and collaborate on reducing violence and improving safety.

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His stroke came with a whisper of warning

His stroke came with a whisper of warning

    After brief vision loss while swimming, a Wilmington man learns he’s had an ischemic stroke and works with Novant Health to lower his future stroke risk.

    NCDHHS, NCDIT launch three rural health tech programs

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    NCDHHS and NCDIT announced three programs to modernize rural health care in North Carolina with a new innovation fund, HealthConnex support, and digital literacy.

    Governor Stein underscores state investments for clean water

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    Gov. Josh Stein and DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson spotlight North Carolina investments, legal action, and testing to address PFAS contamination and ensure clean water.

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    Guilford County confirms tenth animal rabies case in 2026

    Guilford County confirms tenth animal rabies case in 2026

      Guilford County public health reports a rabid skunk in Kernersville, the county’s tenth animal rabies case of 2026, and urges residents to vaccinate pets.

      City to host open house for new GSO Empowerment House

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      • Greensboro

      Greensboro CSD and GPD will host a June 27 open house at 209 Shaw St. to introduce the GSO Empowerment House and gather community input on its programs.

      Greensboro activates Orange Flag cooling center tonight

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      • Greensboro

      Greensboro will open an overnight Orange Flag cooling center June 22-23 at the Interactive Resource Center for single adults and families during extreme heat.

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      Notice of special meeting for Guilford County budget

      Notice of special meeting for Guilford County budget

      • Guilford County

      Guilford County Board of Commissioners will hold a June 25, 2026 special meeting to consider the FY 2026-27 budget, with in-person and live viewing options.

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      Donation opportunities: Where your generosity goes

      Donation opportunities: Where your generosity goes

      • Hope House Foundation

      Hope House Foundation explains how donations fund housing, essential programs, and operational support to help women move from situational homelessness to stability.

      Governor Stein announces $126 million investment, 96 new jobs for rural North Carolina

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      • North Carolina Department of Commerce

      North Carolina’s Rural Infrastructure Authority approved eight grants totaling $4.1 million, supporting 396 jobs and over $126 million in rural investment.

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      City Council recognizes Leadership Lenoir graduates

      City Council recognizes Leadership Lenoir graduates

      • City of Lenoir

      Leadership Lenoir Civic Learning Academy teaches residents about Lenoir’s local government, services and civic duties, and celebrates the 2026 graduating class.

      City hosts youth town hall on June 24

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      • Greensboro

      Greensboro’s Community Safety Department hosts a youth-led town hall June 24 for ages 14-22 to discuss safety, violence prevention, and civic engagement.

      West Market Street lane closures June 18-19

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      • Greensboro

      West Market Street lanes between Greene and Elm streets will close June 18-19 for crosswalk repairs. Expect delays and check the City site for closure updates.

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      Board of commissioners meeting recap and actions

      Board of commissioners meeting recap and actions

      • Iredell County

      Iredell County commissioners advanced justice center design, inmate medical and pay study contracts, approved Project Go Fast incentives, and issued key proclamations.

      Governor Stein announces first U.S. plant for Supreme Nonwoven

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      • North Carolina Department of Commerce

      Supreme Nonwoven Inc. will invest $25.8 million in Lexington, North Carolina, creating 50 jobs at its first U.S. manufacturing facility for advanced nonwovens.

      FY 2026-27 budget includes property tax adjustment

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      • Greensboro

      Greensboro’s FY 2026-27 budget raises the property tax rate to 79.85 cents to fund core services, public safety, parks, infrastructure, and water quality needs.

      Former Greensboro officer charged in fatal May 3 crash

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      • Greensboro

      High Point Police charged former Greensboro officer Haley Maeurer in a May 3 crash that killed passenger Xavier Crosson after her patrol car struck his vehicle.

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