GREENSBORO, N.C. — North Carolina A&T State University is mourning the passing of civil rights icon and alumnus Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who died peacefully Tuesday morning at 84. Jackson’s family confirmed he passed away surrounded by loved ones. His death marks the end of a decades-long legacy of activism, political advocacy, and social justice…
SEAGROVE, N.C. — A devastating fire at Callicutt Stables in Seagrove on Sunday afternoon left dozens of horses dead and a large barn destroyed, according to Randolph County Emergency Services. Firefighters responded around 12:48 p.m. to a reported barn fire in the 8700 block of South N.C. 220, near Seagrove Family Restaurant. Upon arrival, crews…
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A man has died following a shooting Sunday afternoon in Greensboro, according to police. Officers with the Greensboro Police Department responded around 12:30 p.m. to a report of a shooting in the 2100 block of Joseph McNeil Avenue. When they arrived, they located 33-year-old Marquel Dior Echols suffering from life-threatening injuries. He…
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Police are investigating a stabbing that left two people injured Monday morning in Greensboro. According to the Greensboro Police Department, officers responded to the area of Vandalia Road around 8:15 a.m. after receiving reports of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they located two victims suffering from stab wounds. Both individuals were transported…
Updated: Feb 16, 2026 Moving to a new city is not just about scenery or weekend activities. It’s about cost, opportunity, safety, community, and long-term stability. If you’re researching whether Greensboro, North Carolina is a good place to live, you’re likely trying to answer one central question: Will my quality of life improve here? Greensboro sits…
Updated: Feb 15, 2026 On February 1, 1960, four Black college freshmen quietly sat down at a whites-only lunch counter in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina — and refused to leave. They did not shout. They did not fight. They did not break anything. They simply sat. By the end of that week, hundreds had joined them….
Posted: Feb 13, 2026 FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — A 17-year-old Fayetteville teenager is being held without bond after allegedly calling 911 and confessing to killing his mother earlier this week, according to court officials. The suspect, Isaac Tracy, is being charged as an adult with first-degree murder in the death of his mother, Katharine Svaldi, authorities said….
Posted: Feb 13, 2026 GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Greensboro City Council met in a work session this week with leaders from Downtown Greensboro Incorporated (DGI) to discuss the future of downtown development, revitalization, and long-term investment strategies. The meeting comes at a pivotal time for downtown Greensboro, following several business closures at the start of 2026…
Posted: Feb 11, 2026 Fort Bragg, N.C. — President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are scheduled to visit Fort Bragg this week to meet with military personnel and their families, the White House confirmed Tuesday. During a White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the president and first lady will…
Feb 11, 2026 If you’ve been apartment hunting in Greensboro, North Carolina, you already know something feels different: This isn’t just “market noise.” It reflects real economic shifts in Greensboro — shifts that affect jobs, housing stability, household budgets, and neighborhood dynamics. Rent increases don’t happen randomly. They happen when demand, cost structures, regulation, and…
