Beloved red wolf dies at North Carolina Zoo: ‘Champion for her species’
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WBTV) - A beloved red wolf at the North Carolina Zoo died last week. Ayita, the oldest red wolf at the zoo in Asheboro, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 13 years old, according to officials. Red wolves, one of the world’s most endangered wolf species, are...
Brad Jones learns to drive a Zamboni on Teach Me Tuesday
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Do you think you’re a good driver? Well, try doing it on ice. In this week’s edition of Teach Me Tuesday, FOX8’s Brad Jones hops onto a Zamboni and learns to drive it with some help from the Greensboro Gargoyles.
The Holiday Spirit in Sunset Hills
It is that time of year when the Sunset Hills neighborhood area has about 500 homes decorate with thousands of these lighted balls you see above. They stretch as far as the eye can see, with a special concentration in Sunset Hills Park between North and South Greenway Drive. The tradition started in 1996, at the...
Student killed in fight at Winston-Salem high school, New leader lays out vision for...
We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. A few clouds will be around overnight along with cold temperatures and active winds. Wednesday will be milder, then a cold front will cool us down a bit Thursday and Friday. As that cold front moves through, a...
Man sentenced in 2023 Winston-Salem shooting that left one dead, one injured
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A man was sentenced to 20 to 25 years in prison for his role in the 2023 shooting death of a man at an apartment complex and injuring another person. Nygel Karon Cuthrell pleaded guilty Dec. 4 to second-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury,...
Alamance-Burlington School System closed due to winter weather
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The Alamance-Burlington School System announced that all of its schools will be closed on Monday due to a winter weather advisory. The district is closed for both students and staff. Several other districts throughout the Triad have announced closures and delays as well.
What to know about black ice as winter weather grips central NC
With freezing temperatures persisting overnight, icy patches could be a hazard on the roads in the morning.
The North Carolina Burger Capital Will Surprise Anyone Who Assumes It’s A Big City
Greensboro hides its burger brilliance in plain sight, the kind that doesn’t announce itself with lines around the block so much as with counter seats that feel immediately neighborly and grill smoke that perfumes whole sections of the city long before you spot the door. If you’ve ever assumed...
The French Fries At This Drive-In In North Carolina Are So Good, They’re Practically...
In the heart of Siler City sits a culinary time capsule where golden fries emerge from bubbling oil with such perfection that they’ve earned their own reputation alongside the legendary cheeseburgers. Johnson’s Drive-In doesn’t flaunt fancy décor or trendy menu items, yet locals and travelers alike form lines before...
North Carolina developer buys Pennrose Mall in Reidsville
REIDSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A developer local to Reidsville, Tom Holderby, is now the owner of the Pennrose Mall after a $2.8 million purchase from the previous ownership. Shoppers and officials say the mall has been in decline in recent years. The building houses two department stores and two local shops. Otherwise,...

















