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Few plants signify summer in the mountains quite like the vivid pink Catawba rhododendron.
GREENSBORO, NC – As part of NC’s phased reopening, the following Greensboro Parks and Recreation facility hours will change beginning Monday, June 1:
Event will allow community to engage in fun activity while adhering to social distancing guidelines
NC NATIVE AWARDED OUT OF OVER 500 NOMINATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
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Families invited to BB&T Ballpark this Saturday to see some of their favorite movie characters
GREENSBORO, HIGH POINT, WINSTON-SALEM, NC – The Greensboro Aquatic Center (GAC) will reopen on a limited basis on Monday, June 1.
More than 1,000 acres recently were donated to Morrow Mountain State Park in Stanly CountyRALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation accepted the donation of more than 1,000 acres to Morrow Mountain State Park in Stanly County on May 14. The donation, which brings t…
GREENSBORO, NC – The NCAA has donated nearly 300 cases of Powerade and Dasani bottled water to Guilford County Schools.
GREENSBORO, NC – After previously announcing the cancellation of the Fun Fourth Festival, Downtown Greensboro Inc. (DGI) has announced the Freedom Run component of the festival will be held virtually in 2020.“Obviously, we were extremely disappointed to cancel this year’s Fun Fourth Festiv…
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HIGH POINT, N.C., May 12, 2019 The Board of Directors of the Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum, a nonprofit board comprised of community volunteers, announce that construction of the museum will move forward immediately. The project began site work in February of this year, but as …
The event supports those impacted by COVID-19.
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Register to participate in a virtual 5k or 1-mile fun run
Park to implement online-only admission, additional safety measures
RALEIGH, N.C. – Following guidance from the Governor’s office and the Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina’s state parks will increase recreational access and services beginning May 9. The Division of Parks and Recreation is working with state and local public health autho…
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Greensboro College welcomes back Hall of Famer Kim Strable as director of athletics, a position he previously had held for 20 years.
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro Sports Council donated $100,000, including a bonus related to the Coronavirus Pandemic, to the eight schools that participated in the 44th annual HAECO Invitational last December, the Council announced today. In addition, the Sports Council donated $10,500 i…
HIGH POINT, NC – Although the Rockers and Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will not be taking the field against one another this week, the two Atlantic League franchises are finding another way to compete while helping those in need. On Friday, May 8th, both teams will hold a day long food drive…
Atlantic League Opponents Come Together To Help Those In Need
High Point #ManyForOneWalk will now take place “virtually,” with family and corporate Walk teams coming together online, while raising funds for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research
The .U.S. The Triple Crown Series is the largest and the most popular horse racing tournament in America. It is where all three-year-old thoroughbred horses saddled up in a dirt track competing for over more than a million-dollar purse prize.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The 2023 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament will return to Greensboro, North Carolina, with Greensboro Coliseum playing host to the event, ACC Commissioner John Swofford announced today. The 2020 ACC Tournament in Greensboro was canceled aft…
National Football Foundation Chapter Has Awarded $730,000 in Scholarships in 29 years
MAY THE COURSE 5K & FUN RUN BRINGING COMMUNITY TOGETHER SAFELY
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High Point To Host Community Initiatives In Lieu Of Delayed 2020 Season
GREENSBORO, NC (April 27, 2020) – The City of Greensboro celebrates Bike Month in May with a series of virtual and self-guided programs and tips from riders.
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 24, 2020 – Members of the High Point University community frequently conduct, publish and share research and creative works in a variety of ways. Below is a recap of recent research initiatives.
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic currently gripping the United States, the 2020 Fred Barakat Sports Dinner presented by the Carroll Companies, originally scheduled for May 13, 2020, is postponed until 2021, the Greensboro Sports Council announced today.
GREENSBORO, NC (April 22, 2020) – Greensboro Parks and Recreation will hold its first virtual camp out, called the Great Greensboro Camp-In, Sat., May 2. Residents are invited to pitch tents in their backyards or build blanket forts in their living rooms with their family and camp virtually …
GREENSBORO, NC (April 20, 2020) – Greensboro Parks and Recreation is accepting public comments on a proposed project to enhance Country Park as part of the Battleground Parks District. Review the proposed site plan online. The deadline for comments is May 6.
If Any Organization Can Get It Right, It's Charlotte Motor Speedway and NASCAR
High Point, N.C.- A strong bullpen on paper has gotten even stronger for the High Point Rockers today, as they have announced the re-signing of lefty Brian Clark. Clark, a 2019 Atlantic League All-Star, figures to pair with newly acquired Josh Judy to make for a formidable duo in the back en…
Dudley High School and Wake Forest University each lost a good friend recently, and their loss was felt throughout the Triad, and far beyond. Harlem Globetrotter legend Freddie “Curly” Neal passed away on March 26, at the age of 77, and legendary basketball coach Carl Tacy lost his battle wi…
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, April 9th, 2020 -- The Annual Human Race event has always been about fundraising, but it has now become a platform for local non-profit organizations to raise the funds needed to aid their missions and the vulnerable populations they serve during this pandemic. The Volunteer Cent…
High Point, N.C.- Jared Mitchell, who joined the High Point Rockers in the second half of the 2019 season, has signed for 2020. He brought power, speed, and exciting outfield play to High Point as the team made its playoff push last year.
Record visitation seen at public lands during COVID-19 pandemic;
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The 2020 Wyndham Championship is now scheduled for Aug. 11-16, 2020, the PGA TOUR and the tournament announced today.
GREENSBORO, NC (April 2, 2020) – As a result of the state and local stay at home orders, Greensboro Parks and Recreation has seen increased attendance at all outdoor park facilities. In some facilities, it has proven difficult to monitor patron safety and ensure staff and residents are able …
SoftGolf is opening April 1st! No Fooling.
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GREENSBORO, Mar.31, 2020 -- The 26th Annual Human Race 5k has been rescheduled to Sat., June 20, in Downtown Greensboro at LeBauer Park. Over 75 local nonprofits have signed up to fundraise at this event and several for profit companies have created fundraising teams to raise money for nonpr…
Effective immediately, Greensboro Parks and Recreation has made the following operational changes due to COVID-19 concerns.
JDRF’s Piedmont Triad Chapter announced today that Burlington civic leader John McDonald will serve as Corporate Chair for its “re-imagined” Alamance One Walk March 28, 2020. While none of McDonald’s family members live with type 1 diabetes (T1D), he has many friends who are affected by this disease, including former Alamance One Walk Chair Michael […]
High Point, N.C.- Infielder Jason Martinson has signed with the High Point Rockers, giving the Rockers another bat with power and providing speed on the base paths. Martinson, 31, played 114 games with the Sugar Land Skeeters in 2019, seeing time at shortstop (62 games), second base (37), left field (5), first base (4) and […]
High Point, N.C.- The High Point Rockers have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Matt Purke. Purke pitched for the Sugar Land Skeeters in 2019. His versatility will be a huge plus for High Point, as will the fact that he joins Drake Owenby as the only two left-handed pitchers on the current roster. Lefty […]
GREENSBORO, March 10th, 2020— The 26th Annual Human Race 5k is taking place on Sat., April 18 2020 in Downtown Greensboro at LeBauer Park. Over 75 local nonprofits have signed up to fundraise at this event and several for profit companies have created fundraising teams to raise money for nonprofits that align with their values. […]
High Point, N.C.- Craig Stem has re-signed with the High Point Rockers for 2020. A 2019 All-Star with Southern Maryland, he joined High Point in September, helping them secure a playoff berth. Was High Point Rockers Game 2 Starter In 2019’s Atlantic League Division Series A member of the Blue Crabs to begin the year, […]
High Point, N.C.- The High Point Rockers announced the return of pitcher Chris Pennell on Monday. Pennell joined the Rockers’ 2019 campaign in progress and proved a valuable addition to the club as both a starting pitcher and out of the bullpen. Pennell recorded a career-high 60 innings pitched last year, which was split between […]
GREENSBORO, NC – Downtown Greensboro, Inc. (DGI) is proud to partner with the Carolina Core to host the ACC Tournament Downtown Watch Party and Street Festival. The ACC Tournament Town Downtown Watch Party is scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m and the ACC Tournament Town Downtown Street Festival is scheduled for Saturday, March […]
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