Author: Scott D. Yost

On Monday afternoon, Nov. 11, Kevin Ballog, the senior project manager of Archer Western Federal construction company will present checks for $1,200 each – for a total of $6,000 – to five area Autism Agencies at an event at Piedmont Triad International Airport.

They always say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day – and a breakfast taking place early next month is even more important than usual.

Some states revolt against the federal government to protect what they call “states rights,” and, on Thursday, Nov. 7, Guilford County commissioners led a revolt of their own.

November might be a month when people start thinking about the holidays, however, the International Civil Rights Center and Museum isn’t slowing down. In fact, the museum has a lot going on in the month that’s the least favorite among turkeys…

The recent death of tremendously respected Koury Corp. President Steve Showfety left holes in a lot of hearts and it also left a big hole in the leadership of Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTIA).

The November 2019 Guilford County election is in the bag and Charlie Collicutt, the Board of Elections director for the county, said this was a particularly smooth one.

The day after Halloween, it seems as though everyone immediately begins thinking about the holiday season that starts just a few weeks after that night of fright.

One marquee item when it comes to the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election in Stokesdale is that the town’s most conservative town councilmember – known for voting no on almost everything – will no longer be on that council.

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the voters of High Point spoke and the majority of those voters said they wanted the city to stick with incumbent Mayor Jay Wagner.

Good things keep happening in High Point when it comes to economic development. On Monday, Nov. 4, the High Point City Council voted 8 to 0 to authorize up to $45,000 for a manufacturing project proposed by LLFlex.

Former Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes will soon have a new title in front of his name: “Summerfield Mayor.”

The International Civil Rights Center & Museum has adopted a special resolution honoring the life of former Senator Kay Hagan, who passed away last week after a lengthy battle with a tick-borne virus.

If you see some strange activity this week such as a bunch of men in women in hazmat suits that look like they’re responding to an Ebola outbreak, don’t be too alarmed.

About a decade ago, the City of Greensboro gave Guilford County the city’s ownership stake in Bryan Park North – half of the park ownership – and now Guilford County is planning on giving that share back to the city.

On Friday, Nov. 1 the NC Child Fatality Task Force had some very positive news for state residents: The latest child death data shows an historically low rate.

An email obtained by the Rhino Times through a public records request shows that Guilford County Sheriff Danny Rogers has instructed supervisors and others in the department who perform evaluations to give a perfect rating to all employees.

Anyone using Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTIA) will want to plan some extra time for their trip to the terminal – and they’ll want to do that for every trip for about a year or so.

The economy is unquestionably good right now and that’s evident in some news out of the northeastern portion of Greensboro that has a Brown Summit postal address.

On Sunday, Nov. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m., the GreenHill Center for NC Art in Greensboro will hold a special presentation of The Touring Theatre of North Carolina’s original production of “Star Spangled Girls.”

Since it’s early November and an election is just around the corner in many municipalities, it should come as no surprise that area political battles are heating up.

If you have kids and you want them to learn to eat healthy food, be sure to check out the special event on Friday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Greensboro Children’s Museum in downtown Greensboro. On that day, The Fresh Market is celebrating a “grand re-opening” of its food and shopping exhibit at the museum, called “The Market.”

On the day following the news of the death of former US Sen. Kay Hagan, the outpouring of praise and love for Hagan continued – with seemingly everyone, in and out of politics, chiming in on Hagan’s contributions, personality and dedication.

Guilford County government has a good problem on its hands right now: It has an excess of funds that can go toward helping the elderly and disabled in the community.

The City of High Point has been recognized as one of the “American Cities of the Future” for 2019-2020 by an internationally known publication.

The long-running debate in Guilford County government over who should be allowed to smoke what where, and who should be allowed to vape – use e-cigarettes, that is – is about to heat up again.

Craft beer lovers delight.The day after Halloween, Natty Green’s will make a major announcement to provide the public with details of a new investment in downtown Greensboro by the company.

Based on all appearances, the most important event in the history of Greensboro happened on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. A Trader Joe’s opened for business.

It’s highly unusual for a town manager or county manager to weigh in on political battles that involve their town or county – for instance, Guilford County Manager Marty Lawing is always as quiet as a mute mouse if he’s ever asked anything about a county commissioner’s race.   The same goes for most local government managers, who in many cases are hired and fired by the elected officials the citizens vote into office.

The High Point Regional Association of Realtors, (HPRAR) along with the High Point Rockers are partnering to put on the first ever “Rockin’ 5K & Fun Run/Walk,” which will be held at BB&T Point on Saturday, Nov. 2.  The event will feature, among other festivities, a “1-Mile Fun Run/Walk” as well as the 5K race, with the finish line being home plate of the home of the High Point Rockers baseball team.

 “Spring Cleaning” may be a well-known phrase but, when it comes to cleanup events in Guilford County, fall is clearly also a time to clear out that old junk, poison and other hazardous waste.

Guilford County government hasn’t raised taxes in seven years but the piper still needs to be paid along with Peter and Paul – and people who use Guilford County services to any extent are likely to notice that a slew of county fees have recently increased.

Come one, come all – and bring us your recyclables!That’s the message Guilford County government put out on Thursday, Oct. 24 in an effort to keep the county looking good by preventing having old scrap tires and the like messing up the landscape.

On Thursday afternoon, Oct. 24, State of North Carolina health officials announced the state’s first flu-related death of the 2019-20 flu season and they want to use that sad occurrence to help make sure others don’t share the same fate.

The Guilford County Sheriff’s Department is remaining silent on the situation regarding two female jail guards in the county’s High Point jail who allegedly had sex with male inmates in exchange for money; however, Guilford County personnel records reveal that now the second guard – said by sources to be involved – is no longer with the county.

The sleepy little town of Whitsett is not often ground zero for new economic development news; however, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, RegO – a North Carolina company that makes valves and controls for propane, liquefied natural gas and related products for customers around the world – announced that it’s implementing a multi-million-dollar expansion of its manufacturing facility in Whitsett and is adding about 50 new jobs.

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, ArtsGreensboro announced a $1 million goal for its 2020 ArtsFund Campaign. 

The Guilford County commissioners have punted on potential changes to the county’s 2020 employee health insurance plan – however, the ball will be back in their hands very soon and they’ll have a tough decision to make.

The Kellin Foundation is holding two free story times in the coming months featuring books with themes that are meant to teach youngsters how to handle hardships. 

The High Point economic development team has not only won a lot of contests with other cities to attract new business lately – it’s also now won an award for the way it reports those victories.

Days after the news that former Guilford County Chief District Court Judge Tom Jarrell died from a drug overdose, the local community – especially those who knew him well – continued to be stunned by the news. The autopsy report and the cause of death released on Thursday, Oct. 17 were so incongruous with the public life of Jarrell that it left many people in a state of disbelief.

A local faith-based non-profit that gets cars into the hands of people and families who need them badly is changing its location but is keeping its mission the same.

After a year of existence, Guilford County is touting the success of the Family Justice Center in High Point, which is throwing itself a birthday party on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

It’s beginning to look a little like Christmas and it’s also beginning to look like there’s something big in the works for Guilford County’s economic development prospects. 

A local sailor is making big waves in Pearl Harbor.Mike Bencini, who is serving in the Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific and is the son of former High Point Mayor Bill Bencini, has been promoted to commander.

Guilford County might be lacking in some areas, but, at the Thursday night, Oct. 17 meeting of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners, it became crystal clear that the county was overflowing with at least one thing: high quality public health nurses.

When you have a perfectly nice municipal waste landfill, one thing you don’t want is a public road running right through the middle of it – and that’s the situation that High Point is now remedying at the Kersey Valley Landfill. To that end, the city is closing Kersey Valley Road between Cashatt Road and Kivett Drive and rerouting traffic around that landfill in eastern High Point.

The Greensboro Aquatic Center (GAC) has been bringing in a lot of visitors for swimming meets and other events recently, and now the GAC is gearing up to host another major event.

One of Greensboro’s best known auto dealerships is throwing itself a public birthday party on Friday, Oct. 18 at noon to celebrate turning 50 years old. The festivities will take place at the Green Ford dealership at 3800 W. Wendover Ave.