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Call 211 For Help Anytime

11:47 AM, Aug 3, 2009

By simply dialing 2-1-1 or toll free 888.892.1162 you can speak to a referral specialist who will help you find services such as: food, housing, counseling, health care, child care, senior services, and volunteer opportunities. 


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Davidson County Special Olympics Needs Heroes

7:07 PM, Nov 15, 2011

Looking for a way to get involved in the community?  Davidson County Special Olympics needs people like you!

Kids And Dogs...Changing Each Other's Lives

7:15 PM, Nov 8, 2011

At-risk kids get help turning their lives around by training dogs... and the dogs get new skills.

Local Policeman Reaches Out To The New Kids

6:06 PM, Nov 1, 2011

Local police officer takes an interest in kids who are new to this country and ends up helping the whole community.

Man Helps Kids With Homework... By Driving A Van

5:48 AM, Sep 28, 2011

Unlikely hero, Stuart Chandler, makes it possible for area kids to get their homework done...  He drives the van to get the tutors to them. 

Food Drive Collects 71,000 Pounds Of Food

12:57 AM, Sep 27, 2011

The Greensboro Urban Ministry shelves are now full thanks to a fall food drive.

Woman Needs Two Lungs...And A Hero

5:45 PM, Sep 13, 2011

Patti Benedict has struggled with Cystic Fibrosis her whole life.  Now she needs a double lung transplant.  But to get there, she could use your help.

Girl Scout Shares Her Art With The Homeless

6:00 PM, Aug 30, 2011

Girl Scouts aren't what they used to be.  They may have magenta stripes in their hair.  They might even be changing the world. 

Getting A Break From Round-The-Clock Caregiving

5:52 PM, Aug 24, 2011

After her adult daughter suffered a brain tumor, Dorothy Cude became her round the clock care-giver.

Women's Resource Center Helps Women Get Back On Their Feet

5:55 PM, Aug 16, 2011

If you are a woman at the end of your rope, the Women's Resource Center may be just the thing to get you back on your feet.

Hero Reaches Kids Through Football

6:01 PM, Aug 2, 2011

His parents used to run a daycare, so Lee Allred has always loved kids.  He uses another love, football, to impact kids he wouldn't have a chance to otherwise.

Local Skater Wins At Competition After Skates Stolen

12:08 AM, Jul 28, 2011

Zack Lloyd brought home five medals from the national skating competition.

Big Brother Is A Hero, Even Without Actual Biological Ties

5:56 PM, Jul 26, 2011

When his kids went off to college, Anthony Dillon looked for a new way to invest his time; he took on a "Little Brother."

Dogs Help Veterans With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

7:42 PM, Jul 19, 2011

A former serviceman is helping veterans by training service dogs to ease them back into society.

11-year-old Makes Adults' Wish Come True

9:59 PM, Jul 15, 2011

11-Year-Old Matthew Olive gives back to the sanctuary house.

Singing Hero Serves Others Despite His Own Setbacks

7:44 PM, Jul 12, 2011

Anthony Darden doesn't let his personal challenges get in the way of helping others. 

Blind Horses Need Heros Too

6:42 PM, Jul 6, 2011

Emilie Storch has always loved horses but after being diagnosed with MS, she needed something new to live for.  She found it in blind horses. 

Salvation Army Wants You To Start Thinking About Christmas Now

6:26 PM, Jun 13, 2011

The Salvation Army is already looking for bell ringers for the upcoming holiday season.

Woman Inspires Girls To Dream Big

5:59 PM, Jun 7, 2011

After her granddaughter was having trouble in school, Donna Foxx created Empowered Sparks to give her granddaughter and her friends a way to connect with each other and with female role models.

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Friends "Lift" Up Local Family

5:57 PM, May 31, 2011

After sufffering the loss of their son in 2002, a local family is facing new struggles as the mom is diagnosed with ALS.  Their friends have rallied around them once again.

Triad Food Pantry Needs Your Help To Continue To Serve

11:47 PM, May 25, 2011

This is the first time in six years the Blessed Table Food pantry has had to ask for help from the community, but if they don't get the help they need, they may have to close.

Moses Cone Nurse Says Goodbye After 55 Years Of Nursing

11:48 PM, May 24, 2011

Carol Knapp began her career in nursing before cell phones, iPads and reality television were ever invented! 

Little Pink Houses Of Hope

6:16 PM, May 17, 2011

It isn't a John Melloncamp song.  It's a dream come true for one breast cancer survivor and a week at the beach for others.

Entire Teaching Staff To Be Changed At Allen Middle

The entire teaching staff in Allen Middle School will be changed by the end of the school year, according to Guilford County Schools.

 

5:46 PM, May 18, 2013

Mega Millions Jackpot Won; Powerball At $600M

Two winning jackpot tickets were sold in Friday's $190 million Mega Millions drawing, but even if you aren't holding those magic numbers in your hand, you have a chance at an even bigger prize Saturday night.

8:13 AM, May 18, 2013

Mega Millions Lottery Game: 10 Most Drawn Numbers

Picking the ten most-drawn Mega Millions numbers could improve your odds of winning.

10:45 PM, Mar 28, 2012

Food-Borne Disease Outbreak Strikes 51 In Fayetteville

The Health Department says, as of May 17, 51 people have been affected by the disease.

4:19 PM, May 17, 2013

Field Set For USA Rugby D1A National Championship

Life University and St. Mary's will meet Saturday Night at UNCG's Soccer Stadium.

2:56 PM, May 17, 2013

USA TODAY: Best Ice Cream Parlors In The World

We've got the scoop on the best parlors to satisfy your creamy cravings worldwide. While competition was fierce in the ranking of these ice cream spots, we're confident these parlors will live up to all your expectations.

9:32 AM, May 18, 2013

Wayne County Man, Girl Killed When Truck Strikes Tractor

A Wayne County man and a 5-year-old girl were killed when a truck hit the tractor they were riding Friday, according to WRAL.

1:15 PM, May 18, 2013

Cascade Grandview Apartment Complex Getting New Management, Name And Look

The name Cascades Grandview doesn't invite a lot of good memories but a new management team at the troubled Greensboro apartment complex appears to be making some changes.

5:15 PM, May 17, 2013

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely In Triad

Rain and storms likely through the weekend and into the beginning of next week.

8:22 PM, May 17, 2013

Powerball Jackpot At $600 Million

Saturday's whopping $550 million Powerball jackpot just got even bigger: a record $600 million.

10:59 PM, May 17, 2013
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