Rev. Nelson Johnson, founder of Faith Community Church, dies
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Beloved Triad pastor Rev. Dr. Nelson Johnson has died. Originally from Halifax County, the North Carolina A&T alum is remembered for his efforts in the civil rights movement. Johnson was also a champion of social and economic justice during his time in Greensboro. He co-founded the...
Person hit and killed by train in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Police said a person was hit and killed by a train in Greensboro on Tuesday morning. It happened at the tracks by South Elm-Eugene Street and Gate City Boulevard. Teshia Mikelle Arant, 45, died on the scene, police said. WFMY News 2 is working to get...
Winston-Salem community frustrated with homeless encampment
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Residents along Harmony Street in Winston-Salem say a growing homeless encampment is making their neighborhood unsafe. Scattered tents, burned debris and piles of trash now line the street, leaving homeowners frustrated and worried for their safety. Elizabeth Santiago, who has lived in...
6 North Carolina Cities Among The ‘Best Places To Get Married’ In America
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10:30am Winter Storm Update
A mix of snow and ice is occurring in the winter storm area (pink) with an ice storm warning for one county in western North Carolina (purple). Power outages, on a scattered basis, are possible. There are 30 minute delays at Washington Reagan. Tonight through Thursday. Above is the snow...
School closings, delays in Western North Carolina, Tuesday, Feb. 11
Some school systems in Western North Carolina are operating on delays Tuesday, Feb. 11, due to winter weather impacts. Avery County Schools: Closed, optional workday. Madison County Schools : Three-hour delay. Mitchell County Schools: Closed, Schedule 2 workday for staff Watauga County Schools : Closed. Yancey County...
Lawsuit, state investigations find problems at chain of North Carolina charter schools
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Until recently, Ketra Chambers had positive experiences sending her children to charter schools. She said that changed when one of her children with some extra learning challenges started saying he didn’t want to go to his school, Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy. “I started noticing that...
High Point police address encounter with Bikers Against Predators group
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Chief Curtis Cheeks III of the High Point Police Department has released a statement addressing an ongoing investigation that began on Saturday. This took place in the 800 block of Gaines Avenue. “As a police department, we always encourage people who see or hear something...
City of Greensboro prepping for wintry mix, slick roads
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Triad is in for a wintry mix and freezing temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Over these coming days, drivers can anticipate the possibility of slick road conditions, making travel a bit more dangerous. The city of Greensboro is preparing for the adverse weather.
Norovirus surge: Officials say wash your hands
Amid a surge of norovirus in recent weeks, the state health department is reminding people to take simple steps to reduce their chances of getting what most call the stomach flu. Officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services say people can help stop the spread by...
