Man hit, killed by Amtrak train in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A man was hit and killed by an Amtrak train in High Point on Thursday night, according to a City of High Point news release. Around 6:23 p.m., officers responded to the Lincoln Drive and Van Buren Street area in the southwestern area of High Point. Avery Covert, 45, of […]
2-Year-Old Boy Dies Following Procedure at Valleygate Dental Surgery Center – Details
He brought his favorite T-Rex with him and wore his usual bright smile, but what was supposed to be a simple dental visit turned into a day the Mitchell family will never forget. A Salisbury family is seeking answers after their 2-year-old son, Er'mias Mitchell, died following a dental procedure...
Civil rights champions honored in Greensboro
The elegant Koury Center in Greensboro recently set the stage for the 2025 International Civil Rights Center and Museum (ICRCM) Awards Gala on Saturday, July 19, a night dedicated to honoring champions of justice. Six remarkable individuals were celebrated for their profound contributions to civil and human rights....
Greensboro city leaders say crackdown on public camping is making a difference
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — City leaders in Greensboro say a crackdown on public camping and sidewalk blocking is making a difference downtown. It’s been just over half a year since the city started enforcing an updated ordinance that targets people lying or sleeping on public streets and sidewalks. City officials said...
Burlington’s pickleball boondoggle goes from bad to worse
We’ve long thought that the city of Burlington’s infatuation with pickleball, and the city council’s commitment to spend millions of tax dollars on additional pickleball courts, was badly misplaced. Now that the 17-court pickleball Taj Mahal near City Park has been completed (at a cost of about...
Gardens in Greensboro Nc: Discover Serene Escapes
Imagine stepping into a world where nature’s beauty whispers to your senses and tranquility wraps around you like a comforting embrace. If you’re seeking an escape from the daily hustle, the gardens in Greensboro, NC, offer a sanctuary for your soul. Picture yourself wandering through lush landscapes, vibrant...
Reidsville officer gets feathered passenger in surprise patrol encounter
REIDSVILLE, N.C. — A Reidsville police officer got an unexpected surprise when a bird flew into his patrol car while he was briefly out of his patrol vehicle. The officer realized the bird was inside after feeling taps on the back of his head while driving. He took a quick photo before safely releasing the bird.
Active college student dies of undiagnosed diabetes. His father needs you to know the...
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Undiagnosed and undetected, a Mebane college student's cause of death is the core of his father's mission -- to ensure no one else misses signs...and no parent endures preventable heartache. SENSATIONAL SIMON. "He played tennis. He surfed. He did welding. Mountain biking. Woodwork," smiled Ted...
Heavy rains create dangerous water conditions in Rockingham County
MADISON, N.C. — Wednesday, the water at the Dan River in Madison was significantly calmer than it was on Monday when a person nearly drowned in the strong current. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the river was about four feet deep on Monday. The water was also rushing more than twice...
Man dies in workplace accident in Guilford County
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — High Point police say a 59-year-old man is dead after a workplace accident on Wednesday. Cintas confirmed on Thursday that the accident happened at their location in Greensboro on Federal Drive. Police say they will have a better understanding of how the accident happened and what...