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Weather woes: How to avoid getting ill, exhausted when the temperatures soar

As temperatures soar, so does the risk of heat stroke, heat exhaustion or dangerous sunburn. Knowing quickly what to do can be critical when seconds count.

Collecting sex-crazed zombie cicadas on speed: Scientists track a bug-controlling super-sized fungus

The fungus hijacking cicadas is the only one on Earth that makes amphetamine in a critter when it takes over. Butdon’t try it at home: The taste is foul.

A US veteran died at a nursing home, abandoned. Hundreds of strangers came to say goodbye

So many volunteered to pay tribute to the forgotten Marine veteran that there wasn’t enough space to fit them all. “It renews your faith in humanity,”the funeral directorsaid.

Israel aircraft bombed a residential square in the Beach Camp, west of Gaza

Gaza - June 22, 2024. Israel aircraft bombed a residential square in the Beach Camp, west of Gaza

The Israeli army tied injured young man on the hood of a military jeep

During an incursion into Qalqilya, Israeli forces tied an injured Palestinian to the hood of a military jeep. The incident sparked outrage and raised concerns about the treatment of detainees during military operations.

Shiny monolith removed from mountains outside Las Vegas. How it got there still is a mystery

It was the latest in a series of mysterious otherworldly columns popping up around the globe, thendisappearing as quickly as they popped up.

Former safety director for High Point Parks and Rec Dept. pleads guilty to weapons dealing

WINSTON-SALEM — The former safety director for the High Point Parks and Recreation Department pleaded guilty April 2 to federal charges of unlawfully dealing firearms and other related offenses, according to documents from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina in …

Former safety director for High Point Parks and Rec Dept. pleads guilty to weapons dealing

    WINSTON-SALEM — The former safety director for the High Point Parks and Recreation Department pleaded guilty April 2 to federal charges of unlawfully dealing firearms and other related offenses, according to documents from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina in …

    Greensboro, Guilford County approve $1.1 million in incentives for local company

      Funds will go to assist the HVAC equipment supplier, which is currently based at 603 Diamond Hill Court, bring its operations together in a facility at 238 Ritters Lake Road.

      Field narrows to about eight for Greensboro city manager candidates.

        “We’re not going to set an artificial deadline. We’re just going to do it until we get it right,” Mayor Nancy Vaughan said of the city's search for a new manager.

        Greensboro neighbors: Obituaries for June 22

          Read through the obituaries published today in Greensboro News and Record.

          Triad braces for 'unusual' heat dome. Weekend temperatures to soar well into the 90s

            The Triad is set to experience its first heat wave of the season this weekend, with temperatures anticipated to exceed 90 degrees through Monday.

            Man who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband also found guilty of kidnapping, faces life in prison

              The state charges could put David DePapebehind bars for life for the brutal 2022 attack on Paul Pelosi. He has already beensentenced to 30 years in federal court.

              Greensboro speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 21, 2024

                Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Greensboro News and Record.

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                Greensboro neighbors: Obituaries for June 22

                Read through the obituaries published today in Greensboro News and Record.

                Triad braces for 'unusual' heat dome. Weekend temperatures to soar well into the 90s

                The Triad is set to experience its first heat wave of the season this weekend, with temperatures anticipated to exceed 90 degrees through Monday.

                Greensboro speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 21, 2024

                Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Greensboro News and Record.

                Police: Greensboro pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

                GREENSBORO — A pedestrian died after being hit by a car at West Cone Boulevard and Dellwood Drive Thursday night, according to a news release from the Greensboro Police Department.

                N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes masking, campaign finance bill

                Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Friday — as expected — a controversial N.C. House bill that would loosen campaign-financing laws and significantly restrict public mask wearing for health and safety reasons.

                Yerkoy Shuler appeared to be unconscious when he was taken from Winston-Salem police car, video shows. Police release few details of what happened in patrol car

                A video circulating on social media appears to show the moments after Yerkoy Rayshun Shuler was taken from a Winston-Salem police car on June 13.

                Medical marijuana bill clears first vote in NC Senate

                The 2024 attempt at reviving a bipartisan and controversial N.C. Senate medical marijuana bill cleared the first of two floor votes in the Senate Thursday.

                State Treasurer Folwell's use of state vehicles being investigated. Logs show cars driven to hot yoga studio, country club, GOP offices around the state

                State Treasurer Dale Folwell is being accused of driving state-owned vehicles for personal use throughout North Carolina, including trips to a yoga studio and hotels.

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                Crime

                Former safety director for High Point Parks and Rec Dept. pleads guilty to weapons dealing

                WINSTON-SALEM — The former safety director for the High Point Parks and Recreation Department pleaded guilty April 2 to federal charges of unlawfully dealing firearms and other related offenses, according to documents from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina in …

                Former Rockingham County commissioner files libel suit against casino proponents

                Alleges casino backers, including Phil Berger's son, defamed him with "false attack ads"

                Former Greensboro officer sued over fatal shooting wants U.S. Supreme Court to hear appeal

                “We believe we fall squarely within the types of cases that the U.S. Supreme Court has taken and should take," the attorney for the former officer said Thursday.

                Police: After three-hour standoff, convicted felon surrenders to High Point police

                After a three-hour stand-off with law enforcement, a convicted felon was arrested onSunday and charged with assaulting a woman, according to a news release.

                Politics

                Greensboro, Guilford County approve $1.1 million in incentives for local company

                Funds will go to assist the HVAC equipment supplier, which is currently based at 603 Diamond Hill Court, bring its operations together in a facility at 238 Ritters Lake Road.

                Field narrows to about eight for Greensboro city manager candidates.

                “We’re not going to set an artificial deadline. We’re just going to do it until we get it right,” Mayor Nancy Vaughan said of the city's search for a new manager.

                N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes masking, campaign finance bill

                Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Friday — as expected — a controversial N.C. House bill that would loosen campaign-financing laws and significantly restrict public mask wearing for health and safety reasons.

                Guilford County adopts new budget, schedules sales-tax referendum for November

                The county's budget maintains the current $73.05-cent tax rate while also increasing education funding from the manager's original proposal.

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