This barbecue joint ranks No. 1 in North Carolina — again. What makes it...
Here’s what to know about the fan-favorite restaurant.
Asheboro woman finds stranger asleep in her car’s back seat
ASHEBORO, N.C. — An Asheboro woman was met with a startling situation when she found a stranger sleeping in the back of her car. According to the Asheboro Police Department (APD), a woman was driving to work in the morning when she noticed a strange smell. When she got...
D.H. Griffin cited by labor department after employee killed by train in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A Triad company is facing fines and citation after an employee was killed last year. According to the North Carolina Department of Labor, D.H. Griffin Wrecking Company has been issued citations after an inspection that began on Sept. 4, 2024. “The Labor Department cited D.H. Griffin Wrecking...
North Carolina A&T professor’s TikTok unintentionally launched ‘HillmanTok’
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University professor Leah Barlow didn’t set out to inspire a free, online set of lectures and lessons called “HillmanTok,” after the fictional HBCU in the 1980s TV show “A Different World.”. But the TikTok video she posted on January 20,...
My 2 Cents: The time Pope Francis blessed my marriage
GREENSBORO, N.C. — It's time for my "2 cents." As the world prays for Pope Francis to recover fully from his weeks-long respiratory virus, I want to tell you about the time I met him...and how you can, too, if you recently said, "I do." The Vatican offers an...
5 Best Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is packed with delightful hidden dining spots that offer unique flavors and unforgettable experiences. Here are five hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Winston-Salem that you need to try. Slappy’s Chicken. Slappy’s Chicken is a beloved spot known for its mouthwatering fried chicken and...
Popular Retailer Reopening North Carolina Store After Announcing Closures
The location is part of a "first wave" of stores reopening around the country.
Western North Carolina man struggles to rebuild inn
MARION, N.C. (WGHP) — Most people will never have to deal with what Carter Francois is dealing with. Overnight, he lost his livelihood. His business, The Alpine Inn, washed down the side of a mountain during Hurricane Helene. Since then, he’s been dealing with bureaucracy and trying to rebuild. His insurance company...
New house bill could raise minimum wage in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — North Carolina General Assembly Representatives Marcia Morey, Alison Dahl and Aisha Dew proposed a raise to the state minimum wage Monday. House Bill to raise minimum wage in North Carolina House Bill 353, referred to as ‘Fair Minimum Wage Act’, would raise the current federal minimum wage of...
WNC drivers warned of scam texts falsely claiming to be from toll services
WLOS — A text scam involving toll fees is claiming victims throughout Western North Carolina. Many WNC drivers have reported receiving texts claiming to be from North Carolina Toll Services, threatening a late fee of $50 if drivers don't pay the toll by following the link in the text.