Guilford County
Recent News About Guilford County
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Guilford County saw 14.5% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 20% of income in Guilford County, an alarming 14.5% surge from 5.5% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Guilford County ranks 16th in North Carolina for government transfer dependency at 20% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 20% of income in Guilford County—ranking it 16th least dependent among North Carolina counties.
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Witness to the April 15 commotion and police presence on 1-40: ‘I couldn’t go to sleep for the rest of the night’
It’s still unclear exactly what happened the night of April 15 on Interstate 40 westbound in Guilford County, but it certainly shook people who heard all the commotion.
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If you receive a text with a picture of an unknown woman from an unknown number, delete it
Authorities are warning Guildford County residents to be wary of a text message that's been going viral recently.
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Guilford County Preparatory Academy offering a new program for girls 'to give them something positive to do'
Guilford County Preparatory Academy's new program for girls is striving to empower students while teaching leadership, self-control and self-love.
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Census Bureau reports Guilford County population was 532,956 in 2020
Guilford County had a population of 532,956 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Greensboro Reporter.
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Guilford County center awarded $25,000 grant for racial equity initiatives
A Guilford County nonprofit with a focus on social justice is one of 40 nonprofits that executives at Duke Energy said on Nov. 10 will receive a portion of $1 million in grants for their work toward racial equity and justice in North Carolina.
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Guilford Workforce board providing online resource fair to connect residents with needed services
The Guilford Workforce Development Board will provide a virtual resource fair for community members to find out about area organizations and agencies that are available to provide assistance or support during this time of need.
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Anti-abortion group suing Greensboro, county over arrests, citations while protesting at clinic
A group of protesters filed a lawsuit against Greensboro and Guilford County following their arrests and citations outside of an abortion clinic.
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Greensboro's optimism runs high in the face of violence, hardship
While a confluence of uplifting community projects has hoisted Greensboro’s optimism sky high, several ongoing issues threaten to bring it right back down to earth.
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Guilford County ranked 19th in North Carolina for resident earnings in 2018
Guilford County ranked 19th among counties in North Carolina by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Guilford County ranked 21st in North Carolina for resident earnings in 2019
Guilford County ranked 21st among counties in North Carolina by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.