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1. GCSO seeks help finding missing man last seen in Greensboro (myfox8.com) — Guilford County deputies are asking Greensboro residents to help find 65-year-old Frederick Harold Lahr, last seen walking near Edgemore Road and Pisgah Church Road on September 15. He frequents spots like Herbie's Restaurant on Battleground Avenue and the Lewis Recreation Center chess club. Anyone who's seen him in these Greensboro areas is urged to call investigators or Crime Stoppers.
2. Greensboro man faces 13 charges in Club O shooting investigation (abc45.com) — Greensboro police have charged a local man with 13 offenses tied to the Sept. 20 Club O shooting on West Market Street, though he is not charged in the victim's death. Investigators say multiple people were hurt, the suspect remains in Guilford County Jail, and they're urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers to help move the case forward.
3. Families demand answers as Guilford County investigates Piedmont Memorial Cemetery (wfmynews2.com) — Piedmont Memorial Cemetery on McConnell Road in Greensboro is under investigation after state regulators questioned whether it has been operating without a required license, prompting Guilford County deputies to step in. Families with loved ones buried there, including resident Marion Harris, are urging improvements and asked to preserve any records from plot purchases or agreements since 2019 while the cemetery remains closed.
4. Greensboro police, partners host Faith and Blue walk to spotlight mental health resources (abc45.com) — Greensboro residents in Hampton Homes recently joined local police and service providers for a Faith and Blue walk focused on mental health support and neighborhood relationships. Officers, housing partners, and vendors shared resources for therapy, housing, and other assistance while encouraging residents to feel more comfortable contacting police when problems arise.
5. Arts Council of Greensboro's new creative investment helps artists grow, boosts local economy (myfox8.com) — Greensboro artists are getting new help building sustainable careers through the Arts Council of Greensboro's New Creative Investment program, funded by county and state arts dollars. The initiative has already invested $3 million, connected nearly 600 creatives with business support, and is credited with strengthening both the local arts scene and Guilford County's broader economy.
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