Winston-Salem man dies after crashing during high-speed chase in Guilford County: Highway Patrol
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — A Winston-Salem man died Monday after crashing while fleeing from state troopers. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a trooper observed a white Audi SUV traveling 91 miles per hour in a 65-mph zone on I-40 West around 9:13 a.m. on Monday. A high-speed chase ensued after the...
Walnut Cove commissioner arrested on domestic violence charges
WALNUT COVE — A domestic disturbance call on Summit Street led to the arrest of Walnut Cove Commissioner Chad Jarvis on Aug. 2 according to information obtained from the Stokes County Sheriff’s Office. “Upon arrival of the deputies, the investigation led officers to believe a physical altercation had occurred...
Boil water advisory issued for parts of southwest Rockingham County, county officials say
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — Parts of southwest Rockingham County are under a boil water advisory, according to county officials. The advisory affects residents in the following areas:. US 220. Twin Creeks Drive. Stones Point Court. Stoney Ridge Court. Dogwood Acres Lane. Welcome Home Road. Lemons Loop. Price Farm Road.
Undocumented immigrant charged with forcible rape of minor in Rockingham County
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man who entered the United States illegally is being charged with the forcible rape of a juvenile, according to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office. On June 16, deputies got a report of a sexual assault involving a juvenile that occurred at a home on the 100 block of Linda […]
Teen shot in Winston-Salem, taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A teen was taken to the hospital in life-threatening condition after a shooting in Winston-Salem on Tuesday night, according to a Winston-Salem Police Department news release. Around 6 p.m., Winston-Salem officers responded to the 5000 block of Farmoor Circle when they were told about a...
Man pleads guilty to kidnapping, rape after elderly woman assaulted in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man will spend over 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting an elderly woman after breaking into a Winston-Salem business in 2023, according to a statement released by Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O’Neill on Tuesday. On Aug. 7, Bryon Shane Martin entered guilty pleas to...
Asheboro police increasing patrols along Fayetteville Street due to crashes
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Asheboro Police Department said one stretch of road keeps showing up in their crash reports, and that speeding is a big problem. They’re stepping up patrols to change that. On Tuesday, multiple drivers were pulled over on Fayetteville Street. “We travel up and down this road every shift....
Witness recounts finding man who walked away from Greensboro nursing home
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — FOX8 is continuing to ask questions about what happened to an 84-year-old man who disappeared from a Greensboro nursing home and later needed to be hospitalized. Willie Wright disappeared for a short time last week and was later reunited with his family. Wright’s family said he had a...
NC A&T State University student helps underserved in Kenya
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student has a lot to be excited about as she starts her senior year. Tyra Dennis spent part of her summer interning with International Medical Aid in Mombasa, Kenya. She says the opportunity gave her even more motivation to become...
Guilford County Loses One Of Its Best Assets
One of the good ones is stepping down from Guilford County government. As with any large organization or government body, not everyone working there is capable, dedicated, talented and respected among fellow workers; however, Guilford County Deputy Attorney Matthew Mason – known by everyone as Matt – was all of those...