Category Archives: Walker Avenue

Historic Presbyterian Church of the Covenant building is sold; congregation will remain in College Hill

The Presbyterian Church of the Covenant building has been sold. The deed was transferred December 30 to the new owner, the Citadel of Praise Church and Campus Ministries. The price was $1.35 million. The Church of the Covenant congregation won’t … Continue reading

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In memoriam: Neighbor Miriam Herin

College Hill neighbor Miriam Herin died Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at age 84. Miriam was an award-winning author of three novels. She and her husband, Tom Herin, have lived on Walker Avenue for 18 years. They came to Greensboro from … Continue reading

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Devastating fire strikes 818 Walker Avenue

A fire broke out around 3 a.m. today at 818 Walker Avenue. The house suffered severe damage. Residents Adrienne Everheart and Jeff Wagner were able to escape uninjured, but at least some of their cats didn’t make it out. “We … Continue reading

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CHill in College Hill on Wednesday evenings this summer

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City shuts down Walker Avenue nightclub in response to neighbors’ complaints; business says it will reopen

The City of Greensboro announced today it has shut down The Lost Diamond nightclub on Walker Avenue. Neighbors had complained about gunshots and loud noise. The business opened recently upstairs at 948 Walker Avenue. The space has had a steady … Continue reading

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Holiday wreaths again brighten College Hill

Neighborhood volunteers have decorated College Hill lampposts and the pergola with lighted holiday wreaths again this year. The group came together at the Church of the Covenant earlier this month to make the wreaths and then put them up. Volunteers … Continue reading

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Guilford’s only documented lynching occurred in College Hill; you can learn about it via Zoom on Thursday February 23

Guilford County’s only documented lynching occurred in 1887 at a location described vaguely at the time as on or near “Mr. Jackson’s farm.” That farm was located in the general area of the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in College … Continue reading

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Airbnb now shows 8 short-term rental listings in College Hill, including 3 entire houses and a house with 3 apartments

Airbnb has listed short-term rentals in College Hill since at least 2014, but there may be more of them now than ever. This week, 919 Carr Street hosted its first Airbnb guests, bringing the total number of short-term rental units … Continue reading

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Following up on tropical-storm damage at 703 Walker Avenue: One apartment’s roof damaged by fallen tree, no one injured

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Storm brings down large tree on Fulton Street at Walker

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