NC Mayors Address Growing Poverty Disparities In State
The city of Greensboro is bringing together mayors from across the state to come up with ideas and solutions to reduce poverty in their communities.
Greensboro
Piedmont Now A Good Place To Live For Young Professionals
Millennials, those ages 18 to 34, have been flooding the job market over the last decade.
Being the Change: James Shields on Community, Slavery, and the Power of Education
James Shields is the Director of the Bonner Center for Community Service and Learning at Guilford College. He's also an actor and an expert on the history of the Underground Railroad in Greensboro. Radio Camper Ethan Campbell-Brown learned more about James Shields and his work.
I met James Shields on the patio of Founders Hall at Guilford College. He was very nice and had a voice perfect for a radio interview. We talked about the concept of slavery and his work. We also talked about Pathways to Freedom, a play he's currently acting in.
Helping Guilford College Grow in Environmental Sustainability: Dave Petree
Dave Petree is the Director of Environmental Sustainability at Guilford College. He has worked at the college for 20 years. Dave started out as a campus caretaker for the grounds but was promoted to Director of Environmental Sustainability. As Director, he has new ideas for Guilford College. Dave sat down with WFDD Radio Camper Josie Patch to talk about his career.
Raleigh Bailey and the Center for New North Carolinians Welcome Immigrants and Refugees
Raleigh Bailey is the founding director of the Center for New North Carolinians. He and his group work to help new immigrants in North Carolina have access to various resources and services. He sat down with WFDD Radio Camper Ian Olson.
When I first saw Mr. Bailey, he had a big smile and hat. He made great conversation. First I asked him why he feels it is important to help new immigrants.
Greensboro Science Center's Carmen Murray on Zookeeping
Carmen Murray is a zookeeper at the Greensboro Science Center. Carmen works with many different animals, including African penguins, Moray eels, baby otters, and an anaconda. WFDD Radio Camper Damon Chrismon spoke with Carmen to learn more about being a zookeeper.
GSO Battles Crime in Public Housing Complexes, One Door at a Time
Gang fights put some public housing residents on edge.
'Pay to Play' : Piedmont Triad Partnership Moves Forward, Despite Funding Cuts
The Piedmont Triad Partnership based in Greensboro was founded as one of the seven regional economic development offices across the state, tasked with creating a sense of regional identity and marketing its 12-county footprint. But this July, with the removal of all state marketing funding, regional economic development will make a significant shift as the Piedmont Triad Partnership begins operating as a private organization — one that no longer operates as a traditional economic development group, but rather a privately funded entity that's focused on specific regional goals of its own choosing.
Triad Adding to State's E V Charging Stations
Electric car owners can charge up in the Triad.
RF Micro Devices Announces Merger That Would Create $2 Billion Company
Greensboro-based electronic chip maker RF Micro Devices Inc. announced a major merger Monday. The company is buying Oregon-based TriQuint Semiconductor. It's an all-stock deal valued at more than $1.5 billion. The merged company will have combined revenues of more than $2 billion.