GREENSBORO, N.C. — WFMY News 2 will honor the life and legacy of civil rights icon Gen. Joseph McNeil by bringing his memorial service to viewers live on air and on WFMY+ on Thursday, Sept. 11.

McNeil, one of the historic Greensboro Four whose courageous sit-in at a downtown Woolworth’s lunch counter helped ignite the civil rights movement, passed away at the age of 82 on September 4.

McNeil will be honored with multiple services across New York and North Carolina, state leaders said.

WFMY News 2 will be at the memorial service, which is taking place in the Harrison Building at North Carolina A&T, McNeil's alma mater.

The memorial service is scheduled from 1-4 p.m.

Stay with us as we share live coverage and updates from the event.

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