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Donato's Pizza in Greensboro Closes Elm Street Location

Donato's Pizza in Greensboro Closes Elm Street Location

Donato's restaurant at 362 S. Elm St. in Greensboro has closed, according to the Greensboro News & Record.

The pizza franchise opened just over a year ago, the paper reported. A reason for closing was not provided.

A note on the door apologized for the inconvenience and stated that the location closed at 8 p.m. Aug. 1.

Donato's offers pizza, subs and salads. The chain continues to operate at 411-B Pisgah Church Road in Greensboro and 1183 University Drive in Burlington.

Source: The Greensboro News & Record.

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Triad Goodwill now giving military discount

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) - Goodwill Industries of North Carolina, Inc is now offering a new discount for all active and retired military personnel. The 10-percent discount will be available every Wednesday throughout the year at the 18 retail stores Triad Goodwill operates in Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Rockingham and Randolph Counties.  The discount is available to military personnel and their families with valid military ID and can be used in conjunction with a Triad Goodwill Preferred Customer card.

Bank of NC expanding

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) - Bank of North Carolina just announced the relocation and expansion of two of its Greensboro offices.   

Bank of North Carolina purchased the Regions Bank property at 2201 North Elm Street at Cornwallis Drive. The current downtown Elm Street and Dover Road offices will relocate to this new facility.

“We have been strategically looking for a more desirable location and are thrilled to have the opportunity to make this purchase as Regions Bank made the decision to leave the Triad,” Reid Marks, Northern Market President said. “While the current Elm Street and Dover Road locations have served us well over the years, this move will give us ATM and drive-through banking that these two locations do not offer.

Riva’s Italian Restaurant in Greensboro to Close

Riva’s Italian Restaurant in Greensboro to Close

Riva’s Trattoria Italian restaurant in Greensboro will close July 30, according to the Greensboro News & Record.

The restaurant had recently scaled down business to only serve dinner. Owner Tracy Lamothe said the economy is hard for small restaurants.

Riva's opened three years ago at 257 N. Greene St. in a former attorney's office near Bellemeade Street.

The restaurant was reportedly known for working with regional suppliers and farmer’s markets and being involved with area fundraisers.

Source: Greensboro News & Record.

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Free Italian Ice at new business

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) - Rita’s Italian Ice is a opening a new location.  On Saturday, July 16 Rita’s is celebrating by giving away a free regular size Italian Ice to every customer for the first four days they are open.  The store will be the first Rita's location in the Piedmont.

All Guests who visit Rita’s, located in the Lawndale Crossing Shopping Center, can recieve the freebie in any flavor available.  The frozen treat comes in 30 different flavors including the standard Cherry and Lemon, Mango, Green Apple, Kiwi-Strawberry and Island Fusion, just to name a few.

Rita’s also offers Cream Ice, Italian Ice flavors that are as creamy as ice cream but without the heaviness.  Cream ice flavors include Cappuccino Cream, Chocolate Cookie Dough, Mint Chocolate Chip, Fudge Brownie, Banana Split Cream and more.  Sugar-free flavors are also available.

Greensboro IRS office to offer free help

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) - The Taxpayer Assistance Center at 2303 West Meadowview Rd. in Greensboro will open on Saturday, July 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  IRS personnel will be available and ready to help with a fresh start and much more free assistance.

 

Library changes hours

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) - The Greensboro Public Library Reading Railroad bookmobile will no longer be open on Mondays at Lake Brandt Watershed Park. With the help of community volunteers from the Lake Jeanette area, regular Wednesday hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. will continue.

The bookmobile provides service to customers in the northeast section of the city. The collection offers adult and children’s materials with the same loan period as items checked out from a branch. Books placed on hold are available for pick up and books can also be returned to this location.   To learn more about Library programs and resources visit www.greensborolibrary.org .