Winston-Salem’s Hanesbrands on verge of $5 billion sale: Financial Times
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — An international clothing company based in Winston-Salem is on the verge of being sold for $5 billion, according to the Financial Times. Gildan Activewear, a Canadian-based clothing manufacturer, is nearing a deal to acquire Hanesbrands for $5 billion. Financial Times reports that “deal...
First rabies case of 2025 in Davidson County after fox attacks dog, person
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — A rabid fox attacked a person and their dog in High Point this week, marking Davidson County’s first confirmed rabies case of 2025, health officials said. The Davidson County Health Department said the attack happened at a home north of the Hasty area. The...
‘It builds that relationship’ | Guilford County Sheriff’s Office connects with families through backpack...
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — Children lined up with their families in Greensboro and High Point this weekend, eager to pick out colorful backpacks stacked and ready for the new school year. Families got to choose from more than 1,000 free backpacks, thanks to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Brightest little light’: Beloved Greensboro Science Center red panda dies
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Greensboro Science Center is mourning the loss of Miso the red panda. She joined the science center in 2023 and died on Thursday. “Miso’s veterinary and animal care teams have continuously worked to improve her health and quality of life. Unfortunately, Miso’s illness progressed despite...
Winston-Salem residents hold funeral march against cuts to health care spending
Participants carried a casket in a New Orleans-style jazz funeral march in Winston-Salem. More than 60 people gathered for a funeral march through downtown Winston-Salem on Saturday to rally against federal cuts to health spending. People carried signs, tombstones and a colorful assortment of umbrellas that emulated...
Will Turner drives in go-ahead run as Grasshoppers defeat Drive, 6-4
Greensboro, N.C. (Greenville Drive) — The Greenville Drive (57-56) saw a late lead slip away Saturday night, falling 6-4 to the Greensboro Grasshoppers (79-33) at First National Bank Field. With the loss, the Drive trail the Grasshoppers three games to two in the series. Despite the setback, Greenville remains tied...
Birthday Bunch, An Inspiration to Us All
Today's photo was taken from a window seat at Chandler's Coffee Shop in the 300 block of South Elm Street. A group of women, around a dozen, all work black shirts with the words "Birthday Bunch" on the front. They had a line-dancing vibe with their black t-shirts, jean bottoms and cowgirl hats. They ate at Natty...
Rain chances rise after a stretch of heat and drier weather
Summer is in full swing over the next two days with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s across the Piedmont, and the lower 80s in the High Country. Rain chances through Monday look isolated in the Piedmont, and scattered in the High Country as no major systems are nearby to bring widespread rain. By Tuesday, we...
Highs to reach 90s Sunday in the Piedmont Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Summertime temperatures have returned to the Piedmont with temperatures on our Saturday topping out in the upper 80s. As we move into our Sunday, we will start the day with temperatures around 70 degrees, and there could be some patchy fog to start the day. Afternoon highs will warm into...
Winston-Salem reverend joining New Bethel Baptist for homecoming
New Bethel Baptist Church will be celebrating its annual homecoming on Aug. 24 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Bishop, senior pastor at First Waughtown Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, as the guest minister. Bishop has pastored at First Waughtown Baptist Church since 1983. Accepting the call to preach at age 13,...
