Greensboro

A Greensboro man was arrested and charged with a felony and three misdemeanors by the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office after allegedly shooting his wife's finger off. The incident is being investigated as a criminal matter.

Gwendolyn Singleton, owner of Joelle’s Center of Hope in Greensboro, pleaded guilty to health care fraud after defrauding North Carolina Medicaid of approximately $1.7 million through fraudulent urine drug testing claims.

The Fresh Market, led by Brian Johnson, aims to expand to 200 stores by 2031. The chain opened four stores in 2026 and was ranked as one of the most trusted companies by Newsweek, contrasting its 2018 ranking as one of the worst companies to work for.

An assistant principal in North Carolina, Charlie Wardell Smith, fired a gun during a school break-in at Hairston Middle School in Greensboro. He was charged with discharging a weapon on educational property and has resigned, with a court date set for July 28.

An assistant principal in North Carolina, Charlie Wardell Smith, fired a gun during a school break-in at Hairston Middle School in Greensboro on May 25. He was charged with discharging a weapon on educational property and resigned following the incident. The alleged intruder remains unidentified.

Hendrick Automotive Group acquired eight luxury car franchises, including Ferrari, Bentley, and Maserati, from Foreign Car Italia in Charlotte and Greensboro. The sale, confirmed July 1, adds these brands to Hendrick's portfolio in North Carolina.

A Greensboro college student, Zymeer Reyes-Siler, alleges he was scammed after renting an apartment through a Facebook Marketplace listing, only to find his belongings on the street. He signed what he believed was a legitimate lease and moved in before discovering the fraud.

Samaritan’s Purse is sending aid to Venezuela following two deadly earthquakes that have left nearly 600 people confirmed dead and over 25,000 unaccounted for. Volunteers in North Carolina are preparing 100,000 pounds of supplies, including an emergency field hospital, which will be flown to Caracas via Greensboro airport. A disaster response team is also en route to the country.

Jonathan Craver won $5 million in the 200X The Cash scratch-off game, purchasing the winning ticket at a Greensboro Walmart. He chose a lump sum payment of $3 million, taking home $2,160,298 after taxes. The game, launched in November 2025, still has two $5 million and three $100,000 prizes unclaimed.

JetZero broke ground on a $4.7 billion manufacturing facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, expected to create 14,500 aerospace jobs and boost the state economy by over $250 billion. The project includes developing fuel-efficient 'blended wing body' jets for airlines like United and Delta, with operations starting near Piedmont Triad International Airport.

The Ice Cream Factory, founded by Johnny Dinero in Greensboro in spring 2024, will open its first franchise location in Charlotte on July 1. Josh Glover is leading the Charlotte store construction at The Arbors at Mallard Creek retail center. The brand's sister venture, Sip Lab, opened in April.