Monthly Archives: September 2015

Following up on Saturday’s downed tree and the new sign

The tree that fell yesterday on Mendenhall Street damaged a very unlucky SUV, but the power lines and street light across the street were spared. Much of the tree remains in the front yard of 117 South Mendenhall St. It … Continue reading

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Rain brings down large tree on Mendenhall Street

A tree at 125 South Mendenhall Street 117 South Mendenhall Street (corrected 9/27) was brought down by the weekend rains. It fell mid-afternoon Saturday, blocking the street. By 4:30, Greensboro police had the street blocked at Rankin Place and West Market Street. … Continue reading

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We have a new polling place beginning with October primary

The Board of Elections has moved the polling place for Precinct G44, which includes College Hill. We’re now voting at the Guilford County Schools administration building, 501 West Washington St., at the corner of Washington and Spring Street. It’s across Spring Street … Continue reading

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CHNA Meeting – Monday, September 28, 7 p.m.

Here are the minutes from July and the agenda for our September 28th meeting. Hope to see you on Monday. We meet in the Fellowship Hall at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 501 S. Mendenhall St. CHNA July 2015 Minutes … Continue reading

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September agenda for Historic Preservation Commission has three COA applications from College Hill property owners

The Historic Preservation Commission has three applications for certificates of appropriateness from College Hill property owners this month. The commission will meet Wednesday September 30, 4 p.m., in the Plaza Level Conference Room in the Melvin Municipal Building. Click here … Continue reading

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Primary election for City Council and mayor on October 6; incumbents Vaughan and Outling both have 2 challengers

The primary election for city offices will be held in less than two weeks, on Tuesday October 6. Early voting begins tomorrow, Thursday September 24, and runs through Saturday October 3 (closed Saturday September 26 and Sunday September 27). The … Continue reading

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Free concert this Thursday evening at Morehead Park trailhead

Each September, a group of community organizations hold a free concert at the Morehead Park  trailhead to promote voter registration among young adults. This year’s event is this Thursday, September 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Click here for … 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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New College Hill listserv set up; GSO Police also will use it

A group of College Hill residents have organized a neighborhood listserv through nextdoor.com. The neighborhood has had varying degrees of success over the years with such things. A list maintained by UNCG went away years ago, and a couple different … Continue reading

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