Yasmine Regester

Less than two months into his tenure as Greensboro’s police chief, Kamran Afzal says he is not interested in arriving with all the answers. Instead, the longtime law enforcement leader said effective policing begins with listening, challenging assumptions, and working with residents to solve problems that cannot be addressed by police alone.

As Greensboro continues to attract billions of dollars in investment, expand its housing stock and grow its reputation as an education and innovation hub, Mayor Marikay Abuzuaiter says the city’s next challenge is ensuring that growth benefits residents and keeps young talent rooted in the community.

As Guilford County Board of Elections officials begin planning for the 2026 General Election, students from North Carolina A&T State University, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) along with voting rights advocates are continuing their efforts to bring early voting sites back to local college campuses.