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RaceTrac coming soon to Greensboro

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
A groundbreaking ceremony occurred last Friday for a new RaceTrac gas station and convenience center at Oconee Towne Center alongside Hwy. 44, just south of I-20 between Chick-fil-A and the soon-to-be-open Longhorn Steakhouse.
A drone photo shows site work in the beginning phases for Frey-Moss Structures, which is expected to build a 100,000-square-foot facility. MARK ENGEL/Staff

A drone photo shows site work in the beginning phases for Frey-Moss Structures, which is expected to build a 100,000-square-foot facility. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Conyers-based company moving to Greensboro

Maureen Stratton
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
A Conyers-based company is relocating to Greensboro after having purchased the land several years ago.
Festival Hall unveiled its new Steinway piano during a Piano and Art Celebration July 19. CONTRIBUTED

Festival Hall unveiled its new Steinway piano during a Piano and Art Celebration July 19. CONTRIBUTED

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Festival Hall hosts Piano and Art Celebration

Staff Reports
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Festival Hall in Greensboro unveiled its new Steinway piano during a Piano and Art Celebration, on July 19. Festival Hall’s celebration and piano recital welcomed Hall supporters and donors while paying special honor to Isabel B.
Zapien’s Salon wins colorful nationwide contest. IAN TOCHER/STAFF

Zapien’s Salon wins colorful nationwide contest. IAN TOCHER/STAFF

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Zapien’s wins colorful nationwide contest

Ian Tocher
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Norman Zapien freely admits he’d forgotten that hair stylist Renata Falanga had entered his business into a nationwide contest. But when an email arrived saying his Greensboro-based Zapien’s Salon had prevailed over nearly 20,000 entries, he was stunned – and just a little bit skeptical.
Lake & Local cut the ribbon to their new location alongside Chamber of Commerce members The Palms on Main and The Boat Shop. CONTRIBUTED

Lake & Local cut the ribbon to their new location alongside Chamber of Commerce members The Palms on Main and The Boat Shop. CONTRIBUTED

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Lake & Local moves down the street in Greensboro

Staff Report
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
On Saturday, June 10, the Greene County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Lake & Local’s new location at 111 Main St. in Greensboro, next to the courthouse.
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Rotary’s Pets Love Vets celebrates 5 years

Staff Reports
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
In 2018, the Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties launched Pets Love Vets as a free shelter pet adoption program for U.S. military veterans. So far, Pets Love Vets has been a resounding success with 131 shelter animals adopted by local veterans and their families.
Greensboro presents Moonlight on Main

Greensboro presents Moonlight on Main

Greensboro presents Moonlight on Main

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Downtown Greensboro is already prepping for its annual summer concert, Moonlight on Main (formerly known as Pickin’ on the Greene), 7-10 p.m., Friday, June 16.
Nick Rosen on the piano and Kevin Smith on bass hit the right notes

Nick Rosen on the piano and Kevin Smith on bass hit the right notes

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The music, life and times of Art Blakey

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
As part of its Jazz Legacy Project, Greensboro’s Festival Hall presented The Music of Art Blakey last Thursday night before an appreciative, sold-out audience.
AOC Chief Executive Officer Kay Elliott talks about the new business. IAN TOCHER/Staff

AOC Chief Executive Officer Kay Elliott talks about the new business. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Athens Ortho breaks ground in Greensboro

Ian Tocher
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Athens Orthopedic Clinic (AOC) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on April 21, at the site of a new Greensboro clinical office it’s building on Lake Country Drive, across from Singleton Marine on Hwy 44.
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23rd annual Greene County Pro Rodeo ready to ride

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Greene County Livestock Association and the Greene County Extension are proud to present the 23rd annual Greene County Pro Rodeo put on by Bubba Oubre Rodeo Company. Mosey on down to the covered Greene County Agricultural Center Arena (1180 C. Weldon Smith Rd.
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