Category Archives: Mendenhall Street

Repaving cleans up mess at Mendenhall & McGee

Posted on Aug 15, 2014 by David Arneke

The city has repaved part of the very ragged intersection at West McGee and South Mendenhall streets. The northeast corner, which looked like it had been hit by a very small bomb, was particularly improved (on the left side of the … Continue reading →

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Reminder! Saturday, Music & Arts Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Posted on Jul 22, 2014 by David Arneke
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University General Store closed for renovation

Posted on Jul 06, 2014 by David Arneke

The small orange “CLOSED” sign on the door of the University General Store is temporary. Renovations are under way, though even when the door is open, it’s hard to see what’s being done. The plywood floor is gone; the freezers and … Continue reading →

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Save the date: Saturday July 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Posted on Jun 23, 2014 by David Arneke
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Sidewalk repairs under way on South Mendenhall Street

Posted on Jun 01, 2014 by David Arneke

A city crew popped up last week to effect some long overdue sidewalk replacement in the 500 block of South Mendenhall Street. Sidewalks throughout the neighborhood need the same kind of attention. It’s anyone’s guess why they picked this spot … Continue reading →

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Duke Energy to begin trimming trees next week

Posted on May 08, 2014 by David Arneke

Duke had planned to trim trees in the neighborhood in March, but the ice storm delayed it. Here’s what we know abut their plans now: Here’s the map of where they’ll be working (PDF). Homeowners whose trees will be affected … Continue reading →

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Ice storm cleanup begins, six weeks later

Posted on Apr 23, 2014 by David Arneke

The city decided to pick up the downed trees and other debris from the March ice storm after all. They got started, at least, today on Mendenhall and other streets.  

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Music on Mendenhall at Church of the Covenant this Thursday

Posted on Apr 07, 2014 by Judy Horn

Music on Mendenhall presents “An Evening with Laurelyn Dossett” this  Thursday, April 10, 2014, at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 501 S. Mendenhall St., Greensboro.  Tickets are $15 at the door, $5 with a student ID.  To … Continue reading →

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Condolences: Win Milam

Posted on Mar 24, 2014 by Judy Horn

College Hill lost a good friend last week with the passing of Win Milam. Win and his wife, Ann, were residents of the neighborhood in the 80s and 90s.  They restored three beautiful College Hill homes (111, 213 and 438 South Mendenhall … Continue reading →

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