Eden woman celebrates 100th birthday with mayoral proclamation
EDEN, N.C. — An Eden woman marked her 100th birthday this week with a celebration at Central Christian Church, where Mayor Neville Hall presented a proclamation in her honor. Elsie May Capicotto, was born in Meadows of Dan, Virginia, and grew up in Walnut Cove, Reidsville, and Eden. She...
Second Woman Arrested on Accessory Charge in Connection to Double Murder in Reidsville
A second woman has been charged in connection to a double homicide in Reidsville. According to the Reidsville Police Department, investigators have charged Deaja Scales, of Reidsville, with being an accessory after the fact. Scales is currently being held at the Rockingham County Detention Center on a $500,000...
Sandy Ridge teen receives top pageant award
SANDY RIDGE — At 15-years-old Marissa Wall is a busy young lady, and her hard work and determination have paid off with recent accolades. On July 6 Wall was crowned the 2025 NC Jr Teen Cover Girl at the National American Miss State Pageant in Atlanta, Georgia. She received an official state crown, banner, and trophy...
N.C. A&T looks to acquire 70 acres of farmland in Greensboro
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is looking to acquire 70 acres of land in Greensboro to expand its farm portfolio. The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors approved the school’s request to purchase two properties at a meeting this week. The parcels are located on...
Greensboro Man Struggles with Mail Delivery for Months After Moving into Apartment with Broken...
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A Greensboro man says he spent months dealing with mail delays after moving into an apartment where his mailbox was broken, leaving him running after delivery drivers and worried about missing bills. Jason Brown said the problem began the day he moved in. His unit’s mailbox...
Triad universities face enrollment funding losses, budget cuts
New budget documents show financial challenges ahead for some universities in the Triad. University of North Carolina System institutions recently submitted comprehensive budgets for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 to the Board of Governors. Those highlight the bright spots and challenges these schools are facing, as well...
Inmate at Forsyth County jail found dead
An inmate at the Forsyth County Detention Center was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead last week. Here’s what we know: While making rounds on Wednesday, July 16, detention officers found Russell Edwards Marshall unresponsive. At the time Marshall, 71, was being held in the jail’s medical dorm because of...
North Carolina teacher bonuses for those with master’s degrees could be reinstated
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — For years, North Carolina teachers got a pay increase when they earned their master’s degree. It was called a common-sense move since it made them more valuable in the classroom. But did it? Much of the research surrounding the concept says there is little, if any, improvement in educational...
Furniture making comeback at Klaussner
ASHEBORO — Furniture production has returned to Klaussner, which once was hailed as the largest private employer in the state. Olive Branch Productions is now building upholstered furniture at the former Klaussner property on Lewallen Road in Asheboro. With just four workers, it’s a far cry from the days...
Multiple people charged in drug bust at illegal club in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Several people are facing charges after a drug bust at an illegal club in Greensboro. North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE)...