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GCCSF provides toys for more than 300 children. CONTRIBUTED

GCCSF provides toys for more than 300 children. CONTRIBUTED

GCCSF toy donation locations announced

Staff Reports
Thursday, November 17, 2022
The need is real and time is of the essence. The Greene County Christmas Stocking Fund (GCCSF) will be providing toys to more than 300 children, ages 13 and younger this year, so please help support a child by taking a new, unwrapped toy to any of the locations or events listed below.
Dave McCary

Dave McCary

TV deal announced for GWM presenter’s book

News Staff
Thursday, November 17, 2022
News flash from Hollywood: Oscar winner Emma Stone and Emmy-nominated writer-director Dave McCary have launched Fruit Tree, a new film/TV production company with a two-year first-look TV deal with A24, an American independent entertainment company that specializes in film and television production.
“Slightly Overworked” takes off at full speed.

“Slightly Overworked” takes off at full speed.

Diesels in Dark Corners XII

Photos And Story By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The annual two-day ‘Diesels in Dark Corners’ at The Liberty Truck and Tractor Pull last weekend once again featured trucks, tractors, and crowds coming from across the United States and Canada in high numbers, making this event another success.
Surrounded by benefactors and inaugural members of Pine Knoll Country Club, course founder and builder Bubba Ellis prepares to cut the ribbon and officially open what is now Uncle Remus Golf Course. Back row, l-r: Johnny Harrell, Lex Rainey, Dee Hewitt and Tom Saxton; front row, l-r: Neil Hewitt, Henry Watterson, J.T. Gregory, Archie Swymer, Ellis, Melvin Harrell and Dick Stribling. Then-14-year-old Johnny Harrell provided the photo early this year, URGC Superintendent Michael Benton said. CONTRIBUTED

Surrounded by benefactors and inaugural members of Pine Knoll Country Club, course founder and builder Bubba Ellis prepares to cut the ribbon and officially open what is now Uncle Remus Golf Course. Back row, l-r: Johnny Harrell, Lex Rainey, Dee Hewitt and Tom Saxton; front row, l-r: Neil Hewitt, Henry Watterson, J.T. Gregory, Archie Swymer, Ellis, Melvin Harrell and Dick Stribling. Then-14-year-old Johnny Harrell provided the photo early this year, URGC Superintendent Michael Benton said. CONTRIBUTED

URGC has been on course for 60 years

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 10, 2022
When Michael Benton casts his gaze across Uncle Remus Golf Course (URGC), he sees more than just fairways, water hazards and greens.
Riezl Baker

Riezl Baker

LEAD Lake Oconee hosting inaugural leadership forum

Staff Reports
Thursday, November 10, 2022
LEAD Lake Oconee, a new Lake Country organization, will host its inaugural leadership forum, “Realizing and Achieving Your Dreams,” beginning at 4 p.m., Nov. 15, at the Luxury Lake Oconee Center (1011 Park Lane, Greensboro).
STMA presents mentor and protégé exhibit.

STMA presents mentor and protégé exhibit.

STMA presents mentor and protégé exhibit

Staff Reports
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art (STMA) in Buckhead is holding an opening reception on Nov. 12, 4-6 p.m., for a new display, Mentor and Protégé: Jack Stewart and Steffen Thomas. The showing will remain in place until Jan. 28, next year.
Members of the Greene County Football poses for a photo after handing out candy. EMILY MCCLURE/CONTRIBUTED

Members of the Greene County Football poses for a photo after handing out candy. EMILY MCCLURE/CONTRIBUTED

Halloween in Greensboro

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Greene County Schools celebrated Halloween last week with eager and excited students parading in costumes with its annual “Trunk or Treat” event. Mike Lynch, chairman of the Greene County Board of Education, even got into the spirit by appearing as Batman with two fellow students as Batkids.
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