YES! Weekly

10/08/2025

Primary results are in. The following candidates will advance to Greensboro’s Municipal General Election on Nov. 4th. Names are in alphabetical order. Click NCBSE link for % of primary votes.

Mayor: (No incumbent)

Marikay Abuzuaiter and Robbie Perkins

City Council At-Large:

Challengers:

Irving Allen, T. Dianne Bellamy-Small, Richard Beard, Denise Roth

Incumbents:

Hugh Holston, Jamilla Pinder

(Three will chosen in November)

District 1: Crystal Black (Challenger), Sharon Hightower (Incumbent)

(There was no District 1 Primary, as only 2 candidates filed)

District 2: (no incumbent)

Cecile Crawford, Monica Walker

District 3: Zack Matheny (i), April Parker (c)

District 4: (no incumbent): Adam Marshall, Nicky Smith

District 5:

(No primary)

Jeannette Davidson-Mayer (c), Tammi Thurm (i)

10/06/2025

*** BREAKING
Eastern Music Festival Board of Directors Votes to Dissolve the Organization.
Eastern Music Festival

Eastern Music Festival Board of Directors Votes to Dissolve the Organization

10/05/2025

Columnist Jim Longworth discusses youth sports. Check it out in this week's "Longworth at Large."

Having a long-time interest in ACC sports, I recall vividly watching the 1978 Gator Bowl in which the Clemson Tigers faced Big Ten powerhouse Ohio State, coached by the legendary

10/05/2025

Greensboro, NC
October 4th, 2025

📍Blandwood

Scenes from today’s Preservation Greensboro Marketplace - showcasing talented local vendors specializing in architecture, design, metalsmithing, landscaping, and more!

👉Don’t miss ArtStock tomorrow from 12–5pm at 447 W Washington Street! 🎨

Visit: https://artstocktour.com/

10/05/2025

Winston Salem, NC
October 3rd, 2025

🎭 The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem marked a major milestone last night, celebrating 90 years of community theatre with a special event at The Nash. Guests were treated to an evening of entertainment, archival displays, and reflections on the theatre’s rich history and cultural contributions. The celebration brought together longtime supporters, performers, and new fans alike- all honoring nearly a century of storytelling and creativity in the Winston-Salem arts scene!

10/05/2025

Kernersville, NC
October 4th, 2025

🍁 🎃 Had the best time today at Fall on the Farm 2025 at Smith Hollow Farm!

Between the pumpkin patch, hayrides, and the cutest farm animals, it was the perfect way to kick off the fall season. Highly recommend checking it out if you’re looking for some cozy autumn fun!

10/04/2025

Chow Down with John Batchelor at Golden Wok, with a menu featuring Steamed Dumplings, Tai Chin Chicken, Seafood Delight & more!

The first thing I noticed when I entered Golden Wok was lots of framed certificates from YES! Triad’s Best Awards. This restaurant won second place in Best Chinese Restaurant/Take Out

10/04/2025

Greensboro Police Announce Arrests of Two Men for 2021 Double Homicide

GREENSBORO, NC (October 2, 2025) – Two men are now in custody for a double homicide that happened in October of 2021.

On Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, Trevon Jamal Jennings, 31, was arrested on a fugitive warrant in Atlanta, Ga. by the FBI Fugitive Task Force, with the assistance of the Atlanta Police Department. He is pending extradition on warrants for two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Delorion Dashawn Smith, 19, and Kwashawn Jaleek Tyson, 20.

On Sept. 18, 2025, the Greensboro Police Department’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) arrested Antonio Marquis Rogers, 34, on warrants for two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Smith and Tyson. Rogers is in the Guilford County Jail without bond.

Background:

On Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at approximately 3:06 a.m., Greensboro Police, Greensboro Fire, and Guilford County EMS responded to the area of Warren and Brice Streets in reference to a shooting call. Upon their arrival, they located Smith and Tyson with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. Smith died at the scene and Tyson was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where he later died.

10/03/2025

Barn to be wild at the Carolina Classic Fair! Treat yourself to delicious eats, thrilling entertainment, and endless excitement Oct. 3-12! 🎡 Buy tickets online at www.carolinaclassicfair.com.

— Paid partnership with Winston-Salem Fairgrounds & Arena

10/03/2025

Looking for something to watch this weekend? Check out Mark Burger's review of "Dead of Winter."

A frigid game of cat and mouse plays out in Dead of Winter, an effective, polished thriller boosted immeasurably by the assured star turn of leading lady/executive producer Emma Thompson,

10/02/2025

Dan Sellers turned his lifelong affinity for scary and spooky into the “Carolina Haints” podcast, an ongoing — and very popular — series he co-created and co-hosts with Jeffrey Cochran that delves into all things that go bump in the night in the tar heel state.

Dan Sellers turned his lifelong affinity for scary and spooky into the “Carolina Haints” podcast, an ongoing — and very popular — series he co-created and co-hosts with Jeffrey Cochran

10/02/2025

Fall is here, y’all. Leaves are fallin’ and the festivals are poppin’, both new and old.