Carolina Cares

Lane is the Director of Development and Communications with Greensboro Urban Ministry (GUM). She talked about the history and mission of GUM, how they are helping victims of the recent Tornado in Greensboro, the Serving Greensboro Together dining out event and the GUM's 50th anniversary.

Sadie Payne is the 4-H Youth Development agent with the Guilford County Cooperative Extension Service and Imani Lane is with FoodCorp. They talk about the local FoodCorp initiative in the Guilford County Schools. Beginning in 1997, North Carolina was one of the first states to incorporate a statewide farm to school initiative that sources NC-grown produce for school meals. Today, the NCDA Farm to...

What is this? It is a Mediterranean style eating pattern incorporates the basics of healthy eating that are traditionally practiced in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. The research has shown that the diet decreases the risk for chronic diseases such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity

Vincent talks about maintaining a healthy fitness routine during the cold weather. How to properly warm up to prevent injuries and then how to eat healthy after your workout.

Karen talked about the tasks people should be working on in the yard right now. What is the best solution for all of the leaves you find in your yard? Getting ready for cold weather and thinking about the planting and planning for planting you can do after the holidays.

Sgt James Copeland of the US Marine Corp is the local Coordinator of Toys for Tots Greensboro, which serves the communities of Guilford, Alamance, Person and Caswell Counties. In the 2014 Campaign we had the honor of being the Top District for our Region. During the 2016 Campaign, our community came together to support 12,082 children in need. All of our success is all thanks to our community.

Humane Society of Davie County (HSDC) is working in partnership with Davie County Animal Services (DCAS) at the Eaton Road building to save more lives of abandoned cats and dogs. The two organizations focus on the same goals: reduction in the number of pets surrendered and reduction in the numbers of pets euthanized by DCAS. HSDC now manages all pet adoptions through the building; HSDC staff also...

4-H events coming up in Guilford County and stringing tobacco while wearing a black dress and pearls.

Ben talked about the status of the livestock industry in Guilford County and the state of North Carolina.

Beth Sheffield talks about One City, One Book. This fall, the Greensboro Public Library would like to invite everyone in Greensboro to read the same book for our One City, One Book program. After a careful selection process, which included public voting for the first time, Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly has been selected as the 2017 One City, One Book title. November 18th, As part of the e...

Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity that has been serving the community since 1963. At Triad Goodwill, we believe that all people, regardless of situation, should have access to meaningful employment. Through workforce development programs, we help individuals develop the skills they need for today’s job market. 85¢ of every dollar earned in our stores supp...

Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity that has been serving the community since 1963. At Triad Goodwill, we believe that all people, regardless of situation, should have access to meaningful employment. Through workforce development programs, we help individuals develop the skills they need for today’s job market. 85¢ of every dollar earned in our stores supp...

The Piedmont School was founded in 1982 by educator and parent, Pat McDonald Shahrokhi at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in High Point, North Carolina. The school's founding purpose was to provide intense, proven educational support for struggling ADHD/LD students. While the original mission has changed very little over the past three decades; enrollment, faculty, and programming have grown and expan...

The Piedmont School was founded in 1982 by educator and parent, Pat McDonald Shahrokhi at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in High Point, North Carolina. The school's founding purpose was to provide intense, proven educational support for struggling ADHD/LD students. While the original mission has changed very little over the past three decades; enrollment, faculty, and programming have grown and expan...

Shameca Battle is the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent with the NC Cooperative Extension Service. She talks about how to shop wisely this holiday season. How to shop for children and when to get started. Is it better to shop using cash or credit?

Vincent Webb is the Family and Consumer Science Assistant Agent with the NC Cooperative Extension Service. He talks about some great ideas for fall cooking and eating like Butternut Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Pumpkins and Acorn Squash. Also talks about the canning class for apples coming up.

Brook Eagle, Associate Editor, Forsyth Woman Magazine talked about the Pink Heals event to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.

Hurricane Harvey hit Plum Grove in Texas and the towns surrounding it in Liberty County hard. At one point, 24 inches of rain fell in 45 minutes. Local business woman Deborah Proehl-Moser is spear-heading a donation drive, which begins today and runs through Sunday. Victoria Vodenichar talks with Deborah about her efforts.

Peggie Lewis Joyce, the Guilford County 4-H agent gives a review of 4-H activities during the summer and some of the new events coming up

What do you need to know about your trees and the damage you could see from Hurricanes and storms? Plus, what can you still plant with cooler weather on the way? Hanna Smith is a Horticultural Extension Agent with the NC Cooperative Extension Service in Guilford County.