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Alexander Kohanowich discusses the dismissal of the assault charge against him.
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special Projects
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Lay of the Land
A three-part series on North Carolina's changing landscape by columnist Ed Hardin.
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From African Gourd to American Steel
For nearly two decades Bob Carlin has traced the origins of a truly American instrument: the banjo. Explore the evolution of the banjo's sound with stereo field recordings of Carlin.
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Spur of the Moment
A summer camp creates the next generation of cowboys and cowgirls.
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A Son's Memorial Journey
Eric Pace wanted to honor his father, a Highway Patrol trooper killed in the line of duty.
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The Dragon and the G-Man
Warning: This project includes interviews with a former Ku Klux Klan leader. Many may find his language and views offensive. Adults should review the content before allowing their children to view it.
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Walking on the Wild Side
Discover what's new at the Natural Science Center in Greensboro. The center's Animal Discovery Zoological Park features 14 new exhibits, as well as some animals that were in the old zoo.
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Spring fashion
Catch up with the spring styles in our photo and video presentation.
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Battle of Guilford Courthouse
The fight happened long ago, during the Revolutionary War, but we live with the history every day. Learn more about the battle.
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Tamales: It's time for a holiday
Its a family tradition. The women gather, spend most of the day cooking chilies, shredding flavorful pork and chicken and mixing pounds of masa dough. Piled by the dozens in a huge pot, aromas fill the home, mouths water.
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1969 shooting at N.C. A&T
In the polarizing climate of race relations in late May 1969, N.C. A&T had become a war zone. Anger over school administrators striking down the results of a student election at Dudley High School, combined with deeper issues of inequality, had spilled over to A&T. The death of sophomore Willie Grimes caused tensions to spiral out of control.
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After the Fire: Eastern Guilford High School
A fire that investigators say was intentionally set destroyed the school Nov. 1, 2006. No students were injured. This presentation follows the events of that day and its aftermath.
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Serenity Falls
Water cascades through boulders along a 160-foot-long section of the Greensboro Bog Garden. The natural waterfall was built with 25-tractor truck loads of rock. See and hear the beauty of the falls and the surrounding plants in this gallery of sight and sound.
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Base Signals 101
Hand signals are the primary means by which Greensboro Grasshoppers manager Brandon Hyde conveys strategy to players on the field. Watch the video of him explaining and demonstrating different signals.
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Sept. 11: Power of a song
Kristy Jackson always keeps the key around her neck, waiting to hear the questions from the curious, including, "Hey, honey, what's with the key? Is it to your room?" When that happens, she tells them her story.
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Deeds of Discrimination
See and hear more about the racially restrictive covenants that hang over local homes.
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Carnivores
Hear and see roaring lions, singing dogs and more behind the scenes at Conservators' Center Inc., a conservation breeding facility and sanctuary for endangered carnivores.
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Joey Cheek comes home
Joey Cheek returns to Greensboro after the Olympics.
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Brightwood Inn
Get a flavor through the sights and sounds of one Triad eatery that's hard to define.
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Liz White and "Opa"
Liz White's motive is simple: She loves feeding people, nourishing them in the most basic way. Thats one reason she is releasing Opa, a cookbook that serves up a sampling of recipes with a side of family history. Hear her talk about her food and the book.
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Reusing our refuse
Follow the efforts of staff writer Tom Steadman in his attempt to learn more about the items he recycles.
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Hungry church
A Greensboro pastor leads the first service at Hungry Church and says holding a congregations trust is "like you are about to be a father."
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Baptist State Convention of N.C. bans congregations affirming homosexuality
BSCNC debates a ban on congregations that affirm homosexual relationships.
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Brewster crows
Brewster the rooster has settled in fancy Starmount Forest. But at least one neighbor isn't happy about it.
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President Bush visits the Triad
President Bush made four stops on his visit to the Triad on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006. This presentation follows his travels.
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Liberty Belle
The nonprofit Liberty Foundation keeps the B-17's history alive by offering tours of its restored warplane, the Liberty Belle. It recently paid a visit to Lexington.
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Wendover changes
Wendover Avenue has made major changes in Greensboro over the years. View interactive maps, a video and more.
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Glenwood history
For many residents, current and former, a passion for the Glenwood neighborhood in Greensboro survives years and separations.
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Pirates' Tale : The Story of Page's Football Season
An in-depth documentary look at the 2005 season of the Page Pirates football team under the direction of coach Bob Via. Immerse yourself in the drama from summer practices through the playoff season in an audio and photo presentation. A 7-part series of stories by award-winning writer Robert Bell are also part of the package.
video Projects
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GameBuzz: Episode 43
One gaming expert found a surprising number of people are dating someone they met in the virtual world of multiplayer games. Some regretted it.
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Game Buzz: Episode 28
We'll channel a few tips regarding finding the right flat-screen for your flatline budget, plus a video game you don't want to miss.
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Game Buzz: Episode 27
Ever dreamed of playing video games on a screen projected inside a 40-foot dome? Well kids, your dreams are coming true, at least in Greensboro.
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GameBuzz: Episode 25
Highlights include a review of a dogfighting video game (no, not that kind of dogfighting) and whether a game based on the hit television series Lost will sink or swim.
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The Unique Farmer
The Rev. Albert K. Som-Pimpong recounts the growing of his Godzilla-sized sunflower plant from the time he planted his seed in April in the Forest Oaks Community.
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Latham Park blasting
Blasting on July 26 in Latham Park in Greensboro. The project, expected to last about a month, includes blasting to make way for a new sewer line.
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GameBuzz: Episode 24
We help you decide which video game to get and how much you should pay for it on a shoestring budget.
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Settle the Score ... combat under the stage lights
Kids with swords? At camp? It's all in the name of stagecraft at Settle the Score, a weeklong, half-day camp where participants learn combat techniques for the stage. The camp in Greensboro is sponsored by the City Arts Drama Center.
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Heavenly Harps
Among nearly 200 students at the Eastern Music Festival, only three study the harp. Watch the harp students talk about their instrument and perform.
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GameBuzz: Episode 23
Listening to video game chatter over the Internet is quite an ear opener. We discuss some of the most bizarre talk we've ever heard.
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High speed chase
A man wanted in Washington state led Guilford County Sheriff's deputies on a chase on July 12.
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NewsMaker: Alma Adams
Rep. Alma Adams, a Greensboro Democrat, sits down with Allen Johnson, editorial page editor, to discuss the Legislative Black Caucus, its foundation and other topics.
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GameBuzz: Episode 22
Check out the latest cartoon parody based on those popular anti-pot commercials.
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GameBuzz: Episode 21
An alien meeting a video game addict is the subject of our latest cartoon.
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Fun Fourth
Scenes from downtown Greensboro on July 4.
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Donna Hughes: 'Gaining Wisdom'
Bluegrass artist Donna Hughes of Trinity has a new CD on the charts. Find out what inspires her songs and listen to her perform.
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GameBuzz: Episode 17
An agreement between ESPN and a major video game maker will help satisfy your thirst for sports realism in some pretty amazing ways.
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GameBuzz: Episode 16
Serving up your favorite brew and your favorite video games under one roof sounds like a winning combination. Where is this magical place?
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GameBuzz: Episode 15
Getting used copies of video games can save you some bucks. But you may be surprised where you'll find the best deals in the Triad.
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GameBuzz: Episode 14
A viewer complains too many parents are using video games as scapegoats for their kids' problems.
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Greensboro Minute: Downtown Dogs
Walk through Government Plaza at lunchtime during the week and youll find Katie Darnley and her hotdog cart.
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Southern Guilford Rodeo
The community of parents, teachers, alumni and students come together with the school's Future Farmers of America youth organization for their annual rodeo.
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Gracy the Goat
See and hear about the rescue of a dying baby goat on a farm in Sophia.
photo Projects
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Fourth of July Celebration
Across the Triad, people celebrate the Fourth of July.
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Deft dogs
Agility exercises keep canines mentally and physically fit.
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Movie films in the Triad
Filming for the movie "Leatherheads," starring George Clooney and Renee Zellweger, took place at Hanes Middle School in Winston-Salem. Get a glimpse at Clooney and others on the set.
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Chris Daughtry photos
Chris Daughtry performs in downtown Greensboro on March 23.
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City's First Community Garden Beds
A grant enables the Glenwood community to build Greensboro's first community garden. A photo gallery of the construction of the the raised garden beds on March 10, 2007.
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ACC Women's Tourney
The ACC Women's Tournament is being held at the Greensboro Coliseum. View slideshows.
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ACC Men's tourney
Photo galleries from the 2007 ACC Men's Tournament in Tampa, Fla.
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MathCounts competition
MathCounts competition
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Guilford College Students Air Differences
A fight at Guilford College between members of the football team and three Palestinian students shook the school known for its Quaker values and non-violence attitude. Photo gallery and audio from Guilford College students and professors discussing the fight's aftermath on the campus lawn.
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Dairy farm
David Bowman's farm in Julian has been in the family for six generations. But it's only one of nine left in Guilford County.
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Scared of Santa
A visit to the jolly old elf is a staple of the Christmas season for many families. But for some kids, visions of sugarplums turn into the stuff of nightmares the instant they spy the man in the red suit. We asked readers to share their "Scared of Santa" photos. See what we got.
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Music of John Coltrane inspires teens
Teenagers converge for a summer workshop to revere the genius of Jazz great John Coltrane. The "Trane" was raised in High Point, NC.
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K-9 grad school
Twenty-three K-9 teams from across the Southeast attended a working dog seminar.
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Corner office with a view
Lee Carhart works 285 feet in the air in a corner office with a view over downtown Greensboro. The High Point man is operating a crane to rehab the former Wachovia Tower.
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Leatherheads films in Greensboro
George Clooney visits Greensboro for the filming of Leatherheads.
audio Projects
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Radio Free Sports: Dec. 14
Staff writers Jim Young, and Jeff Carlton find out that Rob Daniels knows an unhealthy amount about football bowl sponsors.
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Radio Free Sports: Dec. 13
Staff Writers Jim Young, Jeff Carlton and Rob Daniels spend one more podcast gushing over local football powers Dudley, Reidsville and Western Alamance.
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Radio Free Sports: Dec. 12
Taking a ride on the college football coaching carousel. Hop on board.
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Radio Free Sports: Dec. 7
Jeff Carlton and Jim Young spend some extra time breaking down the state title games for Dudley, Western Alamance and Reidsville. Shockingly, they're predicting wins for all three local teams.
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Radio Free Sports: Nov. 30
Jim Young and Jeff Carlton take local media bias to a whole new level when they make high school football playoff predictions.
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Radio Free Sports: Nov. 29
Jim Young and Jeff Carlton talk about Jim Grobe and Nebraska and come up with a sleeper candidate for the Duke job.
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Radio Free Sports: Nov. 16
A preview of the second round of high school football playoffs, which begins tonight, is discussed.
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Radio Free Sports: Nov. 14
The Notre Dame-Duke football game promises to be one of the worst nationally televised games in history. Yet, like a train wreck, we can't look away.
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Chase Extra: Nov. 12
Jimmie Johnson has not finished worst than fifth in the points standings since joining the series full time in 2002. A lot of credit goes to crew chief Chad Knaus.
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Radio Free Sports: H.S. playoffs preview
Jim Young and Jeff Carlton look ahead to the high school football playoffs, including the wonderful draw for Page and their gutsy pick to win the 2-AA state title.
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Radio Free Sports: Nov. 8
Jim Young and Jeff Carlton gush about Elon quarterback Scott Riddle, who has the Phoenix on the cusp of a playoff berth.
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Radio Free Sports: Nov. 7
After a week of relative stability in the AP poll, Jim Young and Jeff Carlton turn their attention to the chaos and clutter of the ACC Standings.
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Unscripted: Eduardo Alvarez
Eduardo Alvarez has found soccer to be a different game in the states from the one he learned on the rock-strewn streets of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, as a child.
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Radio Free Sports: Nov. 2
Is the Red Sox bandwagon losing momentum, now that they've won two championships and are no longer considered the angst-ridden team?
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Radio Free Sports: Nov. 1
Running up the score or fair game? At what point are you willfully disrespecting your opponent? Join the debate.
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Radio Free Sports: Oct. 31
Jim Young's picks in the top 25 Associated Press poll, including making Ohio State number 1, are dissected in today's show.
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Radio Free Sports: Oct. 26
We've established who the best teams are but there are still some tweaks in the Mighty Nine high school football poll.
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Radio Free Sports: Oct. 19
Keeping Glenn ahead of Northeast Guilford in the Mighty Nine high school football poll is discussed.
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Radio Free Sports: Oct. 18
Jim Young's vote to put South Florida at the top of the Associated Press poll this week is debated in today's episode.
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Radio Free Sports: Oct. 11
The Mighty Nine high school football poll has become the mighty eight plus one very controversial nine. Jim Young and Jeff Carlton explain.
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Unscripted: Sruthi Cherkur
Sruthi Cherkur, a Ragsdale junior, sees herself practicing medicine some day, possibly in her ancestral home of India.
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Unscripted: Traci Stewart
Northwest Guilford's Traci Stewart has played just about every position in volleyball over the years.
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Radio Free Sports: Aug. 31
How week 3 of high school football is shaping up and the Mighty Nine Poll are highlights of today's show.
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Radio Free Sports: Aug. 24
It's another high school football Friday, so Jim Young and Jeff Carlton are talking about how several local teams have looked early on and just what, exactly makes the Mighty Nine so darned mighty.