Don’t Fall Prey To A Smash And Grab Or A Car Nab
In the early 1980s, when the New Orleans Saints were so bad their fans wore paper bags over their heads, there was a story in the paper, probably apocryphal, that a Saints ticket owner couldn’t go to the game and he asked everyone he knew if they wanted to use the tickets but no one did. So he had to go downtown for an
DGI Revives Downtown Residents Group As Center City Faces Growing Pains
Downtown Greensboro Inc. is bringing back an organization meant to give people who actually live downtown a greater voice in what happens there – and these days they certainly won’t be short of things to talk about. DGI announced on Monday, Aug. 17, that it has revived a...
Alamance County Commissioners pass one-year data center moratorium
Alamance County Board of Commissioners voted in favor of a one-year data center moratorium after over two hours of public comment Aug. 17. Alamance County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously for a one-year moratorium on data center development in the county. The hearing lasted over two hours, with over 23...
Archdale homeowners clean up storm debris
ARCHDALE, N.C. (WGHP) — Archdale homeowners are cleaning up on Monday after weekend storms. Crews are working on Greg Street and Macon Drive to clear debris and fallen trees. Tuesday and Wednesday should be peaceful in the Piedmont Triad, but an approaching cold front will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms back
Triad man shares story of surviving rare, aggressive skin cancer
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — For Jack Culbertson, a routine follow-up appointment means something much larger, a chance to see how far he has come since battling an aggressive and rare form of skin cancer. “Thankfully, you know, I am here having several clean scans,” Culbertson said. His treatment...
Kernersville police ask for public’s help in hit-and-run investigation
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Kernersville police are asking for the public’s help identifying a car after a hit-and-run on Monday. Around 1:40 p.m., a hit-and-run happened in the 700 block of Piney Grove Road, according to a Kernersville Police Department news release. The suspect vehicle is described as a red Honda car
As Summer Heat Waves Intensify, North Carolina Advocates Push for Farmworker Protection
When the heat index tops 105°F, as it has this week in central North Carolina, the National Weather Service issues a heat advisory. Meteorologists warn people to limit their time in the sun and advise that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illness. But for many workers,...
Housing development approved for Greensboro’s Friendly Center
There are now plans for the former Sears location at Greensboro’s Friendly Center. The site has sat empty since the store was demolished in 2024. Now the lot may be filled by a new seven-acre housing development. According to documents from the city’s Technical Review Committee, officials approved a...
Fan giveaway for older adults in Guilford County
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The United Way of Greater High Point is teaming up with Senior Resources of Guilford to help older adults and people with disabilities deal with the summer heat. The next giveaway is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday at the Triad Food Pantry on 311 Johnson Street in […]
NC lands nearly $300M for rail safety, track upgrades
Federal funds will close nine crossings, add double-track segments and boost safety and reliability on key North Carolina rail corridors.
