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Multiple southbound I-85 lanes closed near Whitsett after crash

Multiple southbound I-85 lanes closed near Whitsett after crash

Multiple lanes of I-85 south near Whitsett are closed during the morning commute after a crash, causing delays; drivers should check NCDOT and law enforcement for updates.

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Approximately 542,000 residents

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Greensboro, North Carolina

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658 square miles in north-central North Carolina

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High Point Central pauses varsity football for 2026 season

High Point Central pauses varsity football for 2026 season

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Jury selection starts in Hamilton manslaughter trial over Lopez death

Jury selection starts in Hamilton manslaughter trial over Lopez death

Jury selection began Jan. 12 in the trial of former Greensboro officer Matthew Hamilton over the 2021 shooting of Joseph...

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Man found dead in tent on Hornaday Road; suspect charged

Man found dead in tent on Hornaday Road; suspect charged

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High Point council held closed session on property acquisition

High Point council held closed session on property acquisition

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Sweepstakes casinos grow in Triad, testing North Carolina rules

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Sweepstakes-style online casinos have grown in the Triad, operating under sweepstakes law rather than gambling statutes....

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Guilford County Schools opens kindergarten registration for 2026-27 school year

Guilford County Schools opens kindergarten registration for 2026-27 school year

Kindergarten registration opened Jan. 9 for children turning 5 by Aug. 31; early sign-up helps schools plan staffing, cl...

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Triad gamers turn launch bonuses into local micro-economy

Triad gamers turn launch bonuses into local micro-economy

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Guilford County Hires Debra Rabalais as Homeless Services Director

Guilford County Hires Debra Rabalais as Homeless Services Director

Guilford County announced on January 9, 2026, that Debra "Debbi" Rabalais will become the county’s Director of Homeless ...

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Major Bridge Replacement Closes Scalesville Road North of Greensboro

Major Bridge Replacement Closes Scalesville Road North of Greensboro

The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced that Scalesville Road over the Haw River will close at 6 a.m. ...

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Guilford County Seeks Applicants for Multiple Advisory Board Vacancies

Guilford County Seeks Applicants for Multiple Advisory Board Vacancies

Guilford County updated its boards and commissions vacancy page on Jan. 8, 2026, listing immediate openings across sever...

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Public art exhibit brings incarcerated women’s quilt to High Point

Public art exhibit brings incarcerated women’s quilt to High Point

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Teen Driver Cited After Pedestrian Killed on I-40 Ramp

Teen Driver Cited After Pedestrian Killed on I-40 Ramp

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Two Inmate Deaths at Guilford County Jail Prompt Active Investigations

Two Inmate Deaths at Guilford County Jail Prompt Active Investigations

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Jury trial begins for ex-officer in Lopez manslaughter case

Jury trial begins for ex-officer in Lopez manslaughter case

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Greensboro Commerce Place Improvements Start January 12 Affecting Traffic

Greensboro Commerce Place Improvements Start January 12 Affecting Traffic

The City of Greensboro posted a notice on January 7 that sidewalk and streetscape work along Commerce Place will begin M...

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Guilford Schools Launches Advanced Manufacturing Academy at Southeast High

Guilford Schools Launches Advanced Manufacturing Academy at Southeast High

On January 6, 2026 Guilford County Schools announced a new Signature Career Academy in advanced manufacturing and engine...

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Gibsonville Depot Anchors Downtown Events, Boosts Community Health

Gibsonville Depot Anchors Downtown Events, Boosts Community Health

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Greensboro Day Boys Upset No. 2 Forsyth Country Day 56-53

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Blandwood Mansion Anchors Guilford County Heritage and Local Tourism

Blandwood Mansion Anchors Guilford County Heritage and Local Tourism

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Piedmont Triad Airport strengthens role in Guilford County economy

Piedmont Triad Airport strengthens role in Guilford County economy

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Greensboro Vigil Honors Capitol Police Five Years After Jan. 6

Greensboro Vigil Honors Capitol Police Five Years After Jan. 6

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Rabid Wildlife Confirmed in Greensboro and Colfax, Officials Warn

Rabid Wildlife Confirmed in Greensboro and Colfax, Officials Warn

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AI Demand Fuels Data Center and Logistics Buildout in Guilford County

AI Demand Fuels Data Center and Logistics Buildout in Guilford County

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New seafood restaurant and gaming complex coming to downtown High Point

New seafood restaurant and gaming complex coming to downtown High Point

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$2 million settlement ends 20-year legal fight over Castle McCulloch

$2 million settlement ends 20-year legal fight over Castle McCulloch

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Guilford County Schedules Public Meetings on 2026 Property Reappraisal

Guilford County Schedules Public Meetings on 2026 Property Reappraisal

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Guilford County Animal Center Expands Accessible, Health-Focused Pet Adoptions

Guilford County Animal Center Expands Accessible, Health-Focused Pet Adoptions

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How Greensboro Earned Bicycle-Friendly Status and What It Means

How Greensboro Earned Bicycle-Friendly Status and What It Means

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Greensboro Transit Agency Central Source for Route Updates and Services

Greensboro Transit Agency Central Source for Route Updates and Services

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