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Incumbent Mayor Nancy Vaughan narrowly defeated challenger Justin Outling in Greensboro’s mayoral election Tuesday. Vaughan won with an edge of about 400 votes out of more than 32,000 cast, according to complete but unofficial results. The tally does not include absentee or provisional ballots. Vaughan was first elected mayor in 2013 and previously served as an at-large member of the City Council. Outling served as a councilmember representing District 3 before making the run for mayor.
The Greensboro Farmers Market (501 Yanceyville Street) will host the annual "Love Your Local” French Toast Fundraiser Breakfast Saturday February 19 8-11:30am. "Love your Local French Toast" brunch is an annual celebration of local ingredients available from market producers and farmers. Returning Guest chef Tracy Furman will cook up this tasty dish featuring french toast made with farm-fresh eggs from Massey Creek Farms and artisan bread from Piedmont International Bakery, using Furman’s signature recipe.
Save the Date! Saturday, July 17th 8 am – 11 am for the BLT Tomato Fundraiser.
Saturday Market Hours: 7:30 am Early Bird Shopping/Express Shopping. General Market open 8 am - 11:30 am
We are celebrating local tomatoes at the Market! Guest chefs Tracy Furman and Randy Barnes will be crafting tasty sandwiches with locally sourced ingredients from Market vendors and Neese s bacon. BLT Plates will be available for a minimum donation of $10 per person which includes a sandwich and a side salad. Patrons can bring a blanket for lawn seating or take to enjoy “to go” at home. Pre-order purchases are available in advance at the Market info hub or via the nonprofit’s website: GsoFarmersMarket.Org. Pre-order will begin on June 29th. Event proceeds provide vital funds for market hunger relief programs and operations. This fundraiser is available first-come, first-serve on the day of the event.