My 2 Cents: Good grandparents are a gift
GREENSBORO, N.C. — It's time for my "2 cents." Good grandparents are a gift. This Grandparents' Day (Sept. 7), I am reminiscing about grandparent influence, past and present. Dad's mom showed me how to cross-stitch. Dad's dad taught me how to drive a tractor, never forgetting the value of...
The 25 US Cities Doing the Most to Reduce Air Pollution
The steady improvement in U.S. air quality over the past quarter century is one of the greatest public health successes in modern history. Average particulate matter levels in the United States have declined by 36.8% since 2000, with several major metropolitan areas achieving far larger reductions. Whence the next...
‘Absolutely devastated’; Body of missing 7-year-old found, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office says
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A missing child’s body was found Tuesday morning, officials say. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, the body of Liam A. King, 7, was found on Tuesday around 10 a.m. He was found in a pond in the area where he was initially reported missing on Sunday. We are absolutely […]
City Names New Housing & Neighborhood Development Director
Ordinarily there wouldn’t be a lot of focus on this City of Greensboro job, but with a current housing crisis that’s spiraling out of control, this job – and who occupies it – takes on a whole new importance. The City of Greensboro has just appointed...
SWAT arrests 19-year-old accused in Winston-Salem drive-by shooting; 40-year-old woman facing drug charges
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A 19-year-old is in custody and accused of a Monday morning drive-by shooting, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. At around 11:40 a.m. on Monday, officers came to the area of 15th Street after getting a report of gunfire. The victim was taken to a local hospital before...
Guilford County to consider incentives for project that could bring more than 400 jobs...
An unnamed company is considering Guilford County for a project that could create more than 400 new jobs. The company, codenamed Project McKinley, is seeking $1.16 million in economic incentives from the county. According to a public notice, the business is planning an expansion at the Rock Creek Industrial Park...
Woman charged with possession of Fentanyl
A Winston-Salem woman was arrested Sept. 4 after a probation-initiated search of a residence in Mocksville. Tina Ann Leonard, 59, was charged with felony possession of Schedule II controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was taken into custody in lieu of a $1,500 bond, pending a Sept. 25...
71-Year-Old Former High School Coach Faces Indecent Liberties Charge
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office reported this weekend that on Monday, Sept. 1, Sheriff’s Office detectives with the Major Crimes Investigative Unit initiated an investigation that involved a juvenile victim. A few days later, on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, 71-year-old Luster Coronelious Parker was arrested for one...
North Carolina Woman Takes Shelter Dog Home For Sleepover Not Knowing What Would Happen...
The moment Ruby settled into the backseat, her whole demeanor changed. Her eyes carried a deep sadness, and she kept glancing at Haleigh, the woman who had welcomed her for a sleepover. What Ruby didn’t realise was that her life was about to take a wonderful turn. Before that,...
Forsyth County deputies search for missing teen in Salem Lake Park area
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 15-year-old girl last seen in the Salem Lake Park area. Mikaela Costigliola is believed to have left the area on foot, deputies said. She is described as 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet...
