Greensboro, N.C. – April 9, 2020 – The YWCA Greensboro announced today, that it is providing a $2/hour, premium pay increase for all hourly employees working in the organization’s Emergency Homeless Shelter. The increase went into effect on March 25 and will continue until all “shelter in pl…

GREENSBORO, NC (April 8, 2020) – On Wednesday 4/8/2020 the Greensboro Police Department was made aware of an Officer that tested positive for Covid-19. The Officer is in quarantine at this time and is doing well. The Greensboro Police Department is taking precautions to help reduce the risk …

*Editor’s note: The subject’s last name and location have been omitted from this article to protect their privacy and safety.

“From the homeless standpoint, 30% have some sort of lung problems,” said Chip Berry, Greensboro Urban Ministry’s director of development. “Health problems that make you a target for COVID-19, such as diabetes or heart problems, are more prevalent in the homeless population. Those that we se…

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, creatives are spreading cheer and goodwill in ways often unseen outside the holiday season. Today, things are tough and confusing, but artists are pulling together while staying physically apart, to live-stream, and weave artistic endeavors into sources …

Greensboro’s Dance Project: The School of City Arts quickly sprung into action by offering virtual “Dance at A Distance” live-stream classes via Zoom on March 30, right after Gov. Cooper’s stay-at-home executive order. Dance Project studios are temporarily closed to all on-site dance classes…

Tiffany Howell, the owner of Burke Street Pub and Tee Time Sports & Spirits, said she is holding up “as good as can be expected” as the owner of two bars in Winston-Salem amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

As with most other businesses these days, it hasn't been business as usual for funeral homes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Others from Yadkinville allowed to return to abortion provider

Taskforce Urges Community to Support Relief Fund, Asks Nonprofits to Apply for Funding

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 30, 2020 –The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) and Business High Point - Chamber of Commerce (BHP Chamber) have partnered to strategize local promotional campaigns to support High Point businesses during the global pandemic, COVID-19.

Greensboro Urban Ministry remains open and is continuing to serve the increasing needs of our homeless and low-income neighbors of Guilford County while maintaining strict protocols to protect guests, volunteers and staff from Covid-19 and other illnesses. We continue to provide overnight sh…

GREENSBORO, NC – April 2, 2020 – Greensboro Transit Agency has announced another change in bus service in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning Thursday, April 2, GTA will continue to operate on an hourly schedule and move from 16 to a combined 7 routes usually offered on Sundays plus…

Raleigh, N.C. – State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) stands ready to help members financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of unexpected, large scale business closures, loss of jobs and reductions in hours, many members are struggling financially and need assistance to stay afl…

*Editor's note: After this article was published, Project Mask WS released an updated count of the masks that have been made and delivered. That number was double their original count, and has been updated in the online version of this article. 

On March 28, two different groups violated Guilford County’s “stay-at-home” order by protesting in front of A Woman’s Choice, Greensboro’s only abortion provider. The first complied when the Greensboro Police Department ordered them to depart. The second refused and were arrested, making the…

GUILFORD COUNTY – Guilford County Division of Public Health (GCDPH) reports that a resident has died of COVID-19. The individual who was 78 years old, died on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 from complications associated with the virus. The patient had additional underlying medical conditions. To pr…

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, March 31, 2020 - The impact of COVID-19 has led to a significant disruption in revenue for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro. With this loss in revenue, Habitat Greensboro has made the difficult decision to reduce employees’ work schedules.

GREENSBORO, NC (March 31, 2020) – On Monday evening, March 30 EMS was called to Douglas Galyon Depot to help a sick person, who was experiencing what appeared to be coronavirus symptoms. The waiting room of the Depot was immediately closed and crews began to disinfect the space. It is closed…

RALEIGH – North Carolina’s strawberry season kicked off around the same time the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in the state. Now, local strawberry growers, who rely heavily on pick-your-own operations, are adapting to find new markets for their products.

There’s a lot of news and information coming at you fast, so we’ve tried to boil down some major points of interest on various pieces of legislation impacting small businesses and employees. We’ve included some information from small business loans, forgivable loans, unemployment benefits, p…

The Carolina Theatre is helping the show go on by launching their “Open Mic Night: A Virtual Series,” a weekly streaming-event to air Thursdays at 8 p.m., starting April 2.

Here at YES! Weekly, we’re making viral adjustments just like everybody else. But with regard to local restaurant coverage, we’ll be doing more, not less.

N.C. community health mini-grant application deadline extended with applications now being accepted through April 6

Essential businesses may remain open, social distancing mandated

 1. From March 27-28, stay inside and shop local from the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market's new Virtual Marketplace! According to the Facebook event page, "area farmers are keeping us fed, even in these uncertain times. The Market is offering a virtual marketplace where you can SAFELY shop fo…

Wake Forest Baptist Health has opened up ten respiratory symptom clinics across the region.

All Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance to Local Governments for Pandemic Response

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey joins the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud in urging residents to be on guard against scammers preying on fears related to the coronavirus pandemic.

People in North Carolina are being warned to be extra vigilant as scam callers are likely to ramp up their activity over the next few weeks to take advantage of increasing amounts of people being at home due to the current Coronavirus outbreak.

United Way Urges Community to Match its $500,000 Gift to the Greensboro Virus Relief Fund