City Launches Its Newest Effort To Reduce Violence
The City of Greensboro has rolled out its latest violence-prevention initiative: the Greensboro Collaborative Action Network – or GSO CAN – a new community-based effort that city officials say is designed to move beyond traditional law enforcement responses and focus on collaboration and prevention. According to a...
Western Alamance High School student dies, officials say
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — A senior at Western Alamance High School died over the weekend, school officials confirmed in a message sent to families Sunday. The school identified the student as Eamon Hipps, describing him as an active and well-known member of the campus community involved in academics and athletics.
From the public record: Average ABSS teacher salary is $58K
From the public record: Current ABSS salaries PART 1 (A-Cr) The average salary for Alamance-Burlington teachers on 10-month contracts is about $58,000, based on a review of all salaries, as of earlier this year. For teachers on 11-month contracts, the average salary is approximately $69,727; and for teachers on...
Raleigh, NC – Weather Alert: Gusty Winds Raise Fire Danger; Outdoor Burning Discouraged Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, NC – Residents across portions of central North Carolina are being urged to use extreme caution Monday as dangerous fire weather conditions move into the region this afternoon. According to the...
1 killed, 1 injured in shooting on North Cherry Street, Winston-Salem police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — One man was killed, and another man was injured in a shooting Saturday night, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. At 10:58 p.m., officers responded to a reported shooting in the 2300 block of North Cherry Street and found two men had been shot. EMS transported both men to a...
Pioneer HBCU Band Director Richard Beckford Dies After Long Illness
The historically Black college and university band community is mourning the death of Dr. Richard Beckford, a longtime band director and educator. Beckford’s death was announced by Florida Memorial University Dec. 26, though the date of his death remains undisclosed. Director of Bands for Florida Memorial University,...
Where new Buc-ee’s locations are opening in 2026 and beyond
Buc-ee the Beaver may soon make an appearance along an interstate near you.
Missing, endangered teenage girl found during Asheboro traffic stop on Christmas Eve
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A missing and endangered teenage girl was found during a traffic stop in Asheboro on Christmas Eve, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday, deputies tried to pull over a vehicle on West Dixie Drive in Asheboro. Investigators say that the driver, 35-year-old Toni...
Man killed, another hurt in Winston-Salem shooting; police say incident was not random
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — One man is dead, and another taken to the hospital following a late-night Winston-Salem shooting. Police say the shooting call came in around 10:58 p.m. Saturday at 2332 N. Cherry Street. When officers got there, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Police identify those...
Cloudy, highs to reach low 50s Sunday in the Piedmont Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Another record warm December day in the Piedmont Triad with highs reaching 75°. Today’s high surpassed the previous record by just one degree, which was 74° set in 2015. Temperatures will fall quickly through the remainder of the evening, and Sunday will bring another 180° switch-up in...
