Walkertown man faces upgraded charges after fatal crash on I-77 South: NCSHP
STATESVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol arrested and charged a man after two people were killed in a crash on 1-77 South this month, and his charges have now been upgraded. At 10:10 p.m. on April 19, the NCSHP responded to a fatal crash on I-77 South near mile marker 32. […]
High Point police officers cleared of wrongdoing in deadly officer-involved shooting at McDonald’s in...
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — Two High Point police officers won't face charges related to an officer-involved shooting at the McDonald's on Mall Loop Road in December that caused the death of Najeem Adrian Jordan. According to the Guilford County District Attorney's Office, officers were called to the McDonald's after...
Neighbors, campground owner pushback against proposed housing development in Asheboro
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A proposed high-density housing development in Asheboro is raising red flags for neighbors and a nearby campground. The owner of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Campground said the area on Crestview Church Road is considerably quiet and still rural. He said it’s known to draw many people who...
High Point man sentenced after pleading guilty to death by distribution in Davidson County
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — A man was sentenced to between 67 and 93 months in prison last week after pleading guilty to causing a woman's death in January 2024 by providing her with fentanyl, according to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office. Deputies found the woman at a residence in...
Ticks are latching onto your furry friends —Here’s how to protect your pets.
GREENSBORO, N.C. — As the temperatures rise, a tiny but dangerous threat is making a big comeback: ticks. These blood-sucking pests aren’t just a nuisance — they carry potentially serious diseases that can harm both pets and humans. Meet Kilo: A Bargain Pup faced with a Hidden...
13-year-old arrested for shooting into High Point home, police say
HIGH POINT, N.C. — A 13-year-old boy was arrested for shooting into an occupied home in High Point on Monday, April 28, according to the High Point Police Department (HPPD). Officers were called to the 1700 block of Fern Avenue at around 9:33 p.m. An adult and two toddlers...
Man Charged for Accident that Killed 4 Powerline Workers in Eden
A man has been charged following an accident that killed four powerline workers in Eden last week. 66-year-old Michael Ray Vernon was the driver of a City of Eden dump truck that ran a stop sign and hit several Duke Energy contractors on April 24 at the intersection of Church Street, Carroll Street and Park Road.
Local businesses react after Publix plan falls through in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — For years, plans for a Publix grocery store on Westover Terrace had been in the works. But that project is now off the table, and neighboring businesses have mixed feelings about the news. Some business owners said they are relieved. They worried a Publix would bring...
Dump truck driver who killed crew of linemen did not have CDL
The driver of a dump truck that killed a crew of linemen in North Carolina last week did not have a valid CDL. The incident occurred on April 24th in Eden, North Carolina as a crew of linemen were working as contractors for Duke Energy. According to MyFox8, the dump truck was a city of […] The post Dump truck driver...
After brain cancer treatment, Michael Bolton says he has a ‘heightened sense of appreciation’...
Michael Bolton has a new love of life after a recent scan revealed he is clear of the brain cancer that he was diagnosed with in 2023.
