Guilford County
Coverage of Guilford County in the Nexus archive.
- Bomb squad investigates threat at China Grove Macy’s Distribution Center
Bomb squads are investigating a reported bomb threat at the Macy’s Distribution Center in China Grove. Multiple regional agencies, including those from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and various counties, responded to search the property. Public safety officials distributed alerts within a half-mile radius and coordinated with the Rowan-Salisbury School System regarding nearby Carson High School.
- NC mother facing disturbing abuse charges after neighbor rescues children
A Guilford County woman is facing multiple child abuse charges, including three counts of felony child abuse with serious injury, three counts of assault by strangulation, and one count of communicating threats. A neighbor rescued the children involved in the case.
- Bill to change NC counties under property tax hike freeze hits snag
A North Carolina bill to modify the list of counties under a property tax revaluation freeze (Senate Bill 474) stalled in the Senate due to constitutional concerns, despite Governor Josh Stein's support. The bill aims to remove Buncombe, Harnett, and Scotland counties from the freeze while adding Chowan and Pamlico, but faced opposition from Republican Sen. Steve Jarvis, who cited constitutional issues with a section of the bill.
- During Gun Violence Awareness Month, advocates elevate safe firearm storage initiative
During Gun Violence Awareness Month, North Carolina's NC S.A.F.E. initiative promotes safe firearm storage to reduce gun violence. The initiative, launched by former Governor Roy Cooper, has distributed over 175,000 gun locks and vaults and generated 85 million public safety impressions. Unsecured firearms contribute to incidents like the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old in Guilford County and rising school-based firearm offenses, while North Carolina ranks 10th in firearm thefts nationally.
- NC property tax moratorium bill nears the finish line
North Carolina's House passed Senate Bill 889 to block some local governments from using new property tax revaluations in 2026, with a largely party-line vote. The bill faces concerns over reduced funding for schools and public services in affected counties, and a companion bill (SB 474) remains pending. The legislation aims to address rising property taxes but has sparked debate over financial impacts on counties.
- NC property tax moratorium, on collision course with county budgets, heads for final vote
North Carolina's House approved Senate Bill 889 to block some local governments from using new property tax revaluations in 2026, with Republicans supporting and most Democrats opposing. Critics argue it would harm county services and schools, citing a potential $58 million loss for Guilford County Schools, while supporters claim it protects tax-burdened residents.