Near record warmth this week
After a beautiful Sunday, the trend of sunshine and warmer temperatures looks to continue. With that said, we will need to watch for some pesky clouds to start the work week which could wreak havoc on the temperature forecast. Most guidance shows morning clouds fading by the afternoon, helping us to reach...
Warm weather coming to the Piedmont Triad this week
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Mostly clear skies become partly cloudy by late Sunday night and temperatures fall into the upper 30s. Cloud cover continues to increase into Monday morning. Monday starts with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 30s. The kids will need the jacket at the bus stop! Afternoon...
Fire at Burlington shopping center causes estimated $700,000 in damage, officials say
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Fire crews responded to a structure fire Sunday morning at a shopping center on St. Marks Church Road, causing an estimated $700,000 in damage, according to the Burlington Fire Department. Firefighters were called to the scene at 1145 St. Marks Church Road at 8:31 a.m. and...
The Enormous Flea Market In North Carolina Where Bargains Still Feel Old-School Cheap
In a world of online shopping and big-box stores, there exists a glorious throwback to simpler times where treasure hunting is still a contact sport and bargaining is not just allowed but expected. Eleven Acre Flea Market in Thomasville, North Carolina stands as a monument to the art of the...
Jerry Bledsoe, bestselling true crime author, dies at Asheboro home
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Jerry Bledsoe, a New York Times bestselling author, has died, his son Erik confirmed to FOX8. He was 84 years old. According to Erik, Bledsoe died Wednesday night. Bledsoe was born in Danville, Virginia and grew up in Thomasville, according to Penguin Random House. After serving three years in...
Over 200 gather in Greensboro to protest US strikes in Venezuela
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Over two hundred people gathered in Greensboro on Sunday to protest the United States' surprise military action in Venezuela. The rally, titled “Hands Off Venezuela: Rally Against the War on Venezuela,” took place on West Wendover Avenue on Sunday and saw those gathered waving signs and chanting.
Man arrested at Burlington hotel for kidnapping, assault, and vehicle theft
BURLINGTON, N.C. — A man was arrested at a Burlington hotel early Sunday morning wanted on several charges including kidnapping, assault, and vehicle theft. The Burlington Police Department said arrest warrants were served at Royal Inn and Suites. The department identifies the man as Brian Keith Smith, 39. The...
Creek Ridge Road closed in Greensboro after 12-inch water main break, city says
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The 3100 block of Creek Ridge Road, from Kilbourne Drive to Newton Street in Greensboro is closed due to a 12-inch water main break, city officials said. About 15 customers are without water service. City crews are on site and expect to complete repairs, reopen the road, and restore service by 3...
Downed pole closes South Elm Eugene Street at Ritters Lake Road in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — All lanes of South Elm Eugene Street and the westbound lanes of Ritters Lake Road are closed due to a pole down. Motorists are asked to avoid this area. No further information is available.
N.C. A&T names Smith business school dean
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University named Kecia Williams Smith dean of the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics. She has been the interim dean since July. She’s the first A&T alumna and second woman to lead the college, which is ranked as the top HBCU business...
