State falters late in 77-73 exhibition loss to N.C. State
N.C. State ended the game on a 12-1 run and took advantage of Mississippi State’s late misses at the free throw line to grab a 77-73 exhibition win in Greensboro, N.C. Trailing by four at halftime, Mississippi State used a 12-1 run early in the second half to grab a 54-51 advantage following a 3 point play by Tajuan Simpkins with 12:44 left in regulation. After the lead went back and forth, the Bulldogs held a 71-65 lead with 2:50 remaining after a 3 pointer by RJ Johnson. But it would be the la
NC A&T’s 100th Homecoming Brings Gunna, Kirk Franklin and a Big Greensboro Opportunity
Nearly 200,000 Aggies are expected for the centennial celebration as Greensboro encourages alumni to consider returning for careers and community. *North Carolina A&T (NC A&T) State University is preparing for a historic celebration as its 100th Homecoming brings thousands of Aggies back to Greensboro, North Carolina, for a week of music, football, reunions and HBCU pride.
EXHIBITION PRIMER: NC State Opens the Gainey Era vs. Mississippi State in Greensboro
Location: The Greensboro Complex (Greensboro, NC) Sunday’s exhibition against Mississippi State is more than a glorified scrimmage. This is the fanbase’s first real look at the Gainey-Era Wolfpack. It will also be the first time we see this reworked roster in action. But it will certainly be a...
Trader Joe’s to open more than 30 new stores ‘soon’: Here’s where
(NEXSTAR) – After consulting its “maps and compass,” Trader Joe’s has announced plans to expand in multiple cities, marking just the latest expected expansion of the nation's favorite grocer.Trader Joe’s previously confirmed it would open at least 25 stores this year. The latest of those new stores recently opened in Herriman, Utah, and Lafayette, Louisiana, according to the company’s website. A store in Reading, Massachusetts, celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday. New apartments comin
Indivisible Guilford County No Kings rally held in Greensboro on Saturday
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – More than 150 people came out to support the Indivisible Guilford County No Kings rally at the 300 block of West Market Street in Greensboro on Saturday morning. Indivisible Guilford County is a grassroots progressive action group established to become a platform for hosting demonstrations, getting out to vote and pushing […]
Kernersville Fire Rescue saves injured dog from manhole
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) – It wasn’t a cat in a tree, but a dog in a manhole rescue mission. Kernersville Fire Rescue is always ready to battle a blaze or handle virtually any accident or crisis they encounter in their often-dangerous job. But on Friday, Kernersville Fire Rescue...
Raleigh, NC Weather: 72° Warmup Arrives October 20
Raleigh temperatures climb into the 70s Tuesday as sunshine dominates the forecast through Saturday.
Durham firefighter who died in the line of duty is laid to rest in...
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) – Durham Fire Department firefighter Andrew Brokes was laid to rest in his hometown of Burlington at The Lamb’s Chapel on Saturday afternoon. Brokes, 24, died in the line of duty after a roof collapsed while he was working with his crew to contain a multi-story commercial building fire in Durham on […]
Burlington businesses prepare for downtown revitalization project
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Downtown Burlington is getting a major facelift as the city continues its efforts to improve downtown with a new streetscape project set to start early next week. With businesses already navigating ongoing construction, many are wondering if this could present additional challenges. The city is investing in a downtown that’s more […]
Area Officials Brace For A&T’s Massive 100th Anniversary Homecoming
Once, years ago, North Caroliina A&T State University had it’s homecoming game on the same night as Halloween – on the same night that there was a big act at the N-Club. It was almost impossible to move on Elm Street at 11 p.m. and it literally took some cars over an hour to get out a parking garage.
