12 Quaint Southern Cities Where You Can Retire on $1,550 a Month (Or Less)
From warm weather to welcoming communities and friendly faces, these quaint Southern cities prove you can retire happily and affordably on $1,550 a month.
2 HBCU Students Earn 2026 Astronaut Scholarships, Joining The Nation’s Top STEM Scholars
Two North Carolina-based HBCU students have been awarded a top Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) scholarship.
One dead after fire on Tipton Street in High Point; second victim remains hospitalized
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — One of the two people injured in house fire in High Point on Wednesday has died. According to the High Point Fire Department, despite lifesaving efforts, one of the two victims of the Tipton Street fire “was later pronounced deceased by medical personnel.” The other victim is still in the […]
Triad HBCUs see enrollment increases
Enrollment in the Triad’s historically Black colleges and universities is on the rise. The University of North Carolina system as a whole saw enrollment increase by a little more than 1% from last fall. But rates were much higher for HBCUs, like Winston-Salem State University, with a nearly 5% jump.
Town of Elon railroad crossing closure to begin Sept. 17
A road closure sign stands near the York Road railroad crossing Sept. 16 before construction begins. Three town of Elon railroad crossings will be closed starting at 7 a.m. on Sept. 17, according to the town of Elon and Elon Police Department. The Gilliam Road, York Road and tentatively Oak Avenue crossings will be clo
Piedmont Triad could see thunderstorms Thursday
(WGHP) — Increasing humidity and a slow-moving cold front will enhance our chances for scattered thunderstorms. Thursday will begin with mostly sunny skies. Our morning temperatures will be in the upper 50s to lower 60s. During the day, look for partly sunny skies with a small chance for an isolated evening thunderstor
GSO to add police downtown after uptick in late-night fights
Greensboro authorities are working to address recent fights at downtown nightlife establishments. The Greensboro Police Department will place 15 additional officers downtown on Friday and Saturday nights for at least the next six weeks. They’ll be divided among three locations that have consistently had issues lately.
Rain chances the next 7 days in the Piedmont Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Sunshine makes today beautiful, but it will also be much hotter, with highs in the lower-90s. Winds become southwesterly this afternoon, which will also boost the humidity across the Piedmont, producing heat indices in the mid-90s. By the end of the day, a burst of showers is forecast to
This Massive North Carolina Corn Maze Is About To Open For Fall And Getting...
Fall in North Carolina is already fun, but this Archdale farm cranks the excitement way up. Once September hits, a cornfield turns into a maze where getting lost is not a mistake, it is basically the whole assignment. That means wrong turns, debates over which path looks right, and at...
Teen’s death prompts focus on recreational water safety
Water quality and safety are a growing concern for Durham families following the death of a teenager whose illness was linked to possible exposure to a brain-eating amoeba.
