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Firefly Trail gets fash of hope from commissioners

Firefly Trail gets fash of hope from commissioners

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Firefly Trail gets fash of hope from commissioners

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, August 18, 2022
A key multi-city project was given a go-ahead for TSPLOST funding from the county’s FY2022 budget at last week’s Greene County Board of Commissioners meeting. The board approved the use of TSPLOST funding to increase the county’s funding for the popular Firefly Trail.
Speakers of the 14th National Empowerment Conference of the National Federation of Filipino American Association, the largest non-partisan, non-profit organization of Filipino American institutions, businesses and individuals. CONTRIBUTED

Speakers of the 14th National Empowerment Conference of the National Federation of Filipino American Association, the largest non-partisan, non-profit organization of Filipino American institutions, businesses and individuals. CONTRIBUTED

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Local businesswoman addresses national conference

Staff Reports
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Riezl Baker, co-founder and principal owner of Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group, spoke early this month in Las Vegas at the 14th National Empowerment Conference of the National Federation of Filipino American Association, the largest non-partisan, non-profit organization of Filipino American...
UT-Chattanooga sophomore basketball player Destiny McClendon is pictured with Pete Nance Boys and Girls Club director – who is also her father – Stacey McClendon. CONTRIBUTED

UT-Chattanooga sophomore basketball player Destiny McClendon is pictured with Pete Nance Boys and Girls Club director – who is also her father – Stacey McClendon. CONTRIBUTED

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Boys and Girls Club a valuable asset to the community

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club of Greensboro is a leading non-profit organization that proudly promotes its motto, “We Make a Difference” in the community.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

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Development proposed in historically Black neighborhood

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Impassioned pleas made by two area residents of an early Black neighborhood against a proposed 180-unit development were made Monday night at Greensboro City Council. The proposal, tabled until a second review on Sept.
Woman knocked out of her shoes; driver charged with assault

Woman knocked out of her shoes; driver charged with assault

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Woman knocked out of her shoes; driver charged with assault

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 11, 2022
A Union Point woman is facing charges of aggravated assault after allegedly intentionally hitting a woman with her car on July 31. Carshuna Yvette Smith, 28, also faces charges of criminal trespass in the wake of the incident.
Greene family with the tree. CONTRIBUTED

Greene family with the tree. CONTRIBUTED

Tree dedicated to memory of John Moses Greene

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
John Moses “Bobby” Greene was born in Greensboro to the late Johnny and Eutha Greene on July 23, 1937, and departed this life on July 16, 2021. Last week, his family dedicated an oak tree in Greensboro’s Robinson Park in his memory and honor. Mr.
Mark the Magic Man entertained youngsters who attended Picnic at the Pavilion. CONTRIBUTED

Mark the Magic Man entertained youngsters who attended Picnic at the Pavilion. CONTRIBUTED

The Vining Group hosts Picnic at the Pavilion

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
The Vining Group in Greensboro recently partnered with 17 other local businesses to host its first-ever VIP client and vendor appreciation event.
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