Category Archives: Alerts

Warnings that neighborhood residents should know about.

UNCG to stage major-emergency drill Thursday February 1; exercise will include simulated gunfire, several street closings

Don’t be alarmed if you see a lot of police and ambulances on campus on Thursday February 1. The university says it will be conducting one of the largest emergency exercises ever in the UNC system. The drill will focus … Continue reading

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Garbage/recycling collection delayed until Monday, probably

The city has announced that Friday’s collection of garbage and recycling will be postponed until Monday because of the snow. No collections were made Wednesday, and none will be made today (Thursday). City crews plan to work Friday and Saturday … Continue reading

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Tate Street closed between Carr and Walker today

A utility crew is replacing a pole near the business district and has closed Tate Street at Carr Street and at Walker Avenue. They expect it to take the entire morning and possibly continue into the afternoon. It will be … Continue reading

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Do you recognize this wandering black dog? He seems lost

A stray dog was roaming around Carr Street this morning. One of my dogs and I corralled him in our back yard. He’s a relatively small black dog with a white patch on his chest, not neutered. He looks pretty … Continue reading

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2016 recycling pickup schedule for College Hill

Recycling will be picked up this Friday and then on alternate Fridays throughout the year. For more information, go to our garbage and recycling page.

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Reminder: Garbage collection will be on Thursday this week

Garbage, recycling and yard waste will be picked up on Thursday this week, Christmas Eve, because Friday, obviously, is a holiday. Many people, including me, have trouble remembering this type of thing, so don’t hesitate to remind your neighbors. Same … Continue reading

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This just in from UNCG: Fireworks tonight sometime after 9

An email from Jim Settle, UNCG Student Affairs, received at 5:54 p.m. today, reports: After tonight’s Women’s Soccer game, Athletics has arranged for fireworks.  It is likely the fireworks will start sometime after 9pm, most likely near 9:30.  The fireworks … Continue reading

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Fireworks Tonight (Thurs) at UNCG Soccer Game

  After tonight’s UNCG Women’s Soccer game, the Athletics department has arranged for fireworks.  It is likely the fireworks will start sometime after 9pm, most likely near 9:30.  The fireworks show is from a licensed, state-inspected contractor, and will be similar … Continue reading

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Important Safety Information

A message from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO Between August 13 and August 23, 2015, there have been five robbery incidents in the area surrounding the UNCG campus. Although these robberies have not occurred on UNCG property, we recognize … Continue reading

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July 13: Zoning Commission Considers Removing 3 Properties from Historic District

At its Monday, July 13 meeting, the Greensboro Zoning Commission will consider a request to remove 1107, 1109 & 1111 West Market Street from the College Hill Historic Overlay District (the underlying Office zoning will remain). The College Hill Neighborhood Association urges residents to … Continue reading

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