Knott marks milestone with WWII veteran grandfather
Upon being sworn into his first term in Congress, U.S. Rep. Brad Knott struck a new milestone in his family’s long tradition of service. With him to mark the occasion was his grandfather, J.T. Knott Jr., a 99-year-old WWII veteran and lifelong North Carolinian. “It is a real...
North Carolina continues to recover from Helene as snow, cold sweeps through
SWANNANOA, N.C. (BP) – The overturned box truck not far from First Baptist Church may be the best example of what it’s like in Swannanoa four months since Hurricane Helene dumped historic amounts of rain on North Carolina, leading to epic flooding and destruction throughout the...
Women’s Tennis Pushes Win Streak to Three on Sunday
RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University women's tennis team pushes its win streak to three with a 4-1 win over UNC Greensboro and 4-2 win over Cumberlands (Ky.) on Sunday at the Greg Adams Tennis Center. EKU (3-2) opens the 2024-25 spring schedule with a 2-0 showing at...
Hampton vs. N.C. A&T Prediction: Picks and Betting Odds – Monday, January 20, 2025
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. The North Carolina A&T Aggies (4-15, 0-6 CAA) will try to stop a...
Alert: City of Thomasville requests limited water use
The City of Thomasville urgently requests your cooperation due to multiple water line breaks causing significantly reduced water availability. To protect life, safety, and ensure resources are available for critical needs such as fire suppression, we ask all residents to...
Don’t let freezing weather crack your pipes: What to do now
Understanding why pipes burst starts with looking at water at a molecular level. When water freezes molecules spread apart, causing the water to expand by up to 9%. This expansion can crack pipes if there’s nowhere for the water to go, which is why experts recommend leaving...
Multiple water line breaks cause ‘significantly reduced’ water availability in Thomasville: Fire Department
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Multiple water line breaks in Thomasville have caused "significantly reduced water availability" in the city, according to the Thomasville Fire Department. The city is urging residents to conserve water by using it for essential uses only like drinking and...
Minor dies after Winston-Salem water rescue on Duck Pond Court
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — The third minor that was taken to the hospital in life-threatening condition after a water rescue on Friday has died, the Winston-Salem Fire Department reports. According to a statement posted to the WSFD’s X account, the minor died Sunday. On...
‘It only takes a second’: Greensboro Fire Department warns parents after water rescues
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Two water rescues in the Triad are highlighting the dangers of walking or playing on frozen bodies of water. First responders in Winson-Salem said they helped rescue three children Thursday evening after they fell in a frozen pond. According to a joint...
Child dies days after falling into frozen pond in Winston-Salem: Fire Department
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A child who fell into a frozen pond while playing Thursday in Winston-Salem has died, the Winston-Salem Fire Department announced Sunday evening. The child was in critical condition at a local hospital after falling into the pond while playing on January...
