Greene County

L-R: Greene County Commissioner Jeffery Smith visits with Jack Leach, Ken McCord and Brent Leach during the first delivery of Jack’s Cheesecakes to Ripe Thing Market in Greensboro. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

L-R: Greene County Commissioner Jeffery Smith visits with Jack Leach, Ken McCord and Brent Leach during the first delivery of Jack’s Cheesecakes to Ripe Thing Market in Greensboro. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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Fan-favorite cheesecake makes its way to Greensboro market

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Cheesecake, the yummy concoction of cream and cheese, is a favorite treat of many. The two kinds, New York cheesecake and traditional, offer a delectable option for dessert or about anytime during the day.
Greene County football player Arkiyus Wright signs his letter of intent to play at Cumberland University during a ceremony last week held on National Signing Day. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County football player Arkiyus Wright signs his letter of intent to play at Cumberland University during a ceremony last week held on National Signing Day. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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Tigers’ Arkiyus Wright commits to Cumberland University

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, February 9, 2023
On the first day of February, Greene County’s Arkiyus Wright signed his letter of intent to play football at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. Family and friends gathered in the school’s theater around 2:30 p.m.
The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors met Monday, Feb. 6, in the first meeting after settlement of its lawsuit against Greene County Schools. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors met Monday, Feb. 6, in the first meeting after settlement of its lawsuit against Greene County Schools. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Back to business?

Mark Engel
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors held its first meeting Monday night since the lawsuit against the Greene County Board of Education over funding was resolved. The settlement came on Jan. 19, when the BOE approved an offer from LOA, Greene County’s only public charter school. On Feb.
LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

PHOTOS: Arkiyus Wright signs with Cumberland University

Lance McCurley
Friday, February 3, 2023
GREENSBORO - Greene County football player Arkiyus Wright signed his letter of intent to play football at Cumberland University on Wednesday.  The 5-foot-10, 165-pound defensive recorded 53 tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss through 10 games this past season.
Chuck Rowland

Chuck Rowland

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Boys & Girls Club plans new year with Rowland as chair

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The largest nonprofit organization in Greensboro, the Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club, is poised in the new year to bring awareness and growth to its organization. The club serves youth in a new facility that features a gym, learning labs, afterschool care, and mentoring programs for 150 members.
John Sandfort plays the saxophone. CONTRIBUTED

John Sandfort plays the saxophone. CONTRIBUTED

Cannonball Adderley opens 2023 Jazz Legacy Project

Staff Reports
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Festival Hall in Greensboro is presenting Cannonball Adderley, Preaching the Gospel of Jazz on Feb. 23, to open its 2023 Jazz Legacy Project. Known as the 'Country Preacher,' Adderley, a former Florida school teacher, turned into a jazz icon after he gave New York City a try.
L-R, Greene County PAGE Star Coordinator Patricia Randolph, Allison Heinen, Amy Reber, Hailey Heinen, John Heinen. CONTRIBUTED

L-R, Greene County PAGE Star Coordinator Patricia Randolph, Allison Heinen, Amy Reber, Hailey Heinen, John Heinen. CONTRIBUTED

LOA’s Heinen named PAGE STAR Student region winner

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Hailey Heinen, a high school senior at Lake Oconee Academy, has been named a 2023 PAGE STAR Student Region Winner for PAGE STAR Region 4. The announcement was made on Jan. 19 by Patricia Randolph at the local event luncheon sponsored by Greene County Rotary Club.
Mardi Gras on Main brings Bourbon Street to Greensboro.

Mardi Gras on Main brings Bourbon Street to Greensboro.

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Mardi Gras on Main brings Bourbon Street to Greensboro

Staff Reports
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The Greensboro Business Association (GBA) is looking forward to its inaugural Mardi Gras on Main event on Feb. 18, in downtown Greensboro. The event will include a jambalaya and gumbo cook-off, with public tasting and voting beginning at noon, followed by a 3 p.m. awards ceremony.
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