The Guilford County Department of Social Services (DSS) and Register of Deeds Office will partner to honor the county's unclaimed deceased during a memorial service on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. The memorial will include 70 seconds of silent reflection in remembrance of the 70 unclaimed individuals who died during fiscal year 2025-26.
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Guilford County Animal Services is temporarily suspending the intake of cats and kittens through Wednesday, Nov. 25, following confirmed cases of feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) at the county animal shelter.Three of the shelter’s six intake halls will be under quarantine as staff work to contain the virus and prevent further transmission.The temporary intake suspension is part of precautionary measures being implemented to limit the spread of the virus and protect the health and safety of animals in the shelter’s care.About Feline Panleukopenia:
The Guilford County Health and Human Services Agency - Department of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a skunk on Deer Stand Court in Browns Summit tested positive for the rabies virus on November 4, 2026. This is the seventeenth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
Guilford County Hosts Virtual Listening/Community Engagement Session for Guilford Veterans Community
Guilford County Veterans Services invites veterans, community organizations, and residents to attend an upcoming virtual listening/engagement session to learn about ways to enhance community engagement and formalize governance opportunities in support of Guilford County veterans and key stakeholders.The community listening/engagement session will be held virtually on Friday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register to attend.
In honor of Veterans Day and Operation Green Light, Guilford County will illuminate the Old Guilford County Courthouse and other county buildings in green show support and appreciation for veterans and their service.
The Guilford County Health and Human Services Agency - Department of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a raccoon on Poley Road in Browns Summit and a bat on Nathanael Greene Drive in Greensboro tested positive for the rabies virus on October 28, 2026. These are the fifteenth and sixteenth confirmed cases of animal rabies in 2026.
The Guilford County Health and Human Services Agency - Department of Public Health is now offering appointments for the 2026-2027 seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine for anyone aged six months and older. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following clinic locations:• 1100 East Wendover Avenue, Greensboro• 501 East Green Drive, High Point
Guilford County Animal Services, in partnership with Greensboro Parks and Recreation, invites residents and their pets to attend the sixth annual Howl-O-Ween on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Country Park, 3905 Nathanael Greene Drive, Greensboro. The free family-friendly celebration will begin at shelter 4 at Country Park. The event will feature an afternoon of fun for pets and their owners, including a pet and owner costume contest, trick-or-treat stations offering pet-safe treats, local food trucks, craft vendors and more.
Guilford County, the City of Greensboro and the City of High Point today announced the adoption of the North Carolina Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure Program, commonly known as NC C-PACE.Following action by the Guilford County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, Oct. 15, and coordinated implementation with Greensboro and High Point, C-PACE will give eligible property owners in participating Guilford County jurisdictions a new way to finance qualifying improvements to existing buildings and new construction.
Guilford County and the Town of Oak Ridge invite all county residents to participate in the Oak Ridge Recycling Event on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Oak Ridge Elementary School, 2050 Oak Ridge Rd. The free event will also feature a Medication Take-Back station hosted by the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) and a Food Drive hosted by A Simple Gesture. Items accepted at the recycling event: