Guilford County Farm’s annual plant sale will kick off on Wednesday, April 1, at 9 a.m. The sale will run through Saturday, May 30, or until all plants are sold. Residents and visitors are welcome to shop every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.The plants available for purchase are grown by Guilford County Parks staff at the county’s greenhouse at the Guilford County Farm located at 7315 Howerton Rd., Gibsonville, NC.
Press Releases
The Guilford County Child Fatality Prevention Team announces the opening of nominations for the 24th annual "Safety Makes Cents" award, which honors exceptional contributions in the field of childhood injury prevention.One recipient will be selected to receive the 2026 award, which includes a $2,000 grant. The awarded funds must be used to support and advance the recipient's ongoing safety initiatives.
The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a raccoon on Nathanael Greene Drive in Greensboro tested positive for the rabies virus on March 24, 2026. This is the eighth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners will hold a series of budget town hall meetings and livability forums to hear from the community about the fiscal year 2026-27 county budget and proposed strategic plan. There will be five sessions held from early to mid-April at different locations throughout the county.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health invites families and community members to a National Child Abuse Prevention Month event on Wednesday, April 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Warnersville Community Recreation Center (601 Doak Street, Greensboro), celebrating the theme “Positive Childhoods Start With Us.”
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has confirmed that an out-of-state resident who tested positive for measles traveled through Guilford County on Friday, March 13. The Guilford County Division of Public Health (GCDPH), in coordination with NCDHHS, is notifying the public of a potential exposure and encouraging vaccination for those who are not protected.The individual visited the following location during the date and time listed:
Guilford County Division of Public Health Primary Care will host an open house event providing no-cost screenings for the community from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. All screenings are open to the public and will take place at the Guilford County Division of Public Health Primary Care clinic located at 501 East Green Drive in High Point.Services will include no-cost, confidential testing for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and Hepatitis B and C. Screenings will include blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), and blood sugar levels.
In observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Guilford County Division of Social Services Thriving Families Support Services (TFSS), in partnership with Guilford County Schools Family Academy, welcomes families to attend the Prevent Child Abuse Wellness Resource Fair on Saturday, April 11. The resource fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Guilford County Health and Human Services building, 1203 Maple St., Greensboro, NC 27405.
The Guilford County Finance Department – Purchasing Division will host two Vendor Registration & Bid Management Workshops to help current and prospective vendors better understand how to successfully navigate the procurement process. During these sessions, participants will learn about vendor registration, bid management, and how to effectively respond to solicitations from requirements through submission.
In response to the ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina and to help safeguard Guilford County residents, the Guilford County Division of Public Health is expanding access to measles vaccinations.