Greensboro NC

Greensboro officials are delaying plans for the South Elm Pedestrian Plaza until next year. Eric Chilton, the city’s strategic & crisis communications manager, said there won’t be major updates on the project as we head toward winter. When asked if there was a possibility the plaza could still happen this year, Chilton responded, “Not at this time.”

Jon Good says the mark of a successful city is one that attracts out-of-town investors. Good, the director of South Carolina real estate investment group Appian Investments, sees Greensboro as exactly that, and he’s just demonstrated that confidence with the $22 million purchase of the Renaissance Plaza office tower in Downtown Greensboro. Robbie Perkins, market […]

BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Burlington is considering bringing new developments, businesses and housing to the North Church Street corridor. The city released a draft area plan that lays out the vision for the future of the area. But before the plan is finalized, the city wants to hear from the people who live and work […]

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Just six days remain until the Greatest Homecoming on Earth. NC A&T State University wants you to know that you don’t have to be a current student or alum to enjoy homecoming and Aggie pride. Aggie pride is a mindset that the whole community is encouraged to adopt for the 100th […]

Buc-ee’s isn’t open in North Carolina yet, but it’s already considering a second store in the state. The chain of popular travel centers — known for selling beaver-branded snacks and boasting rows of gas pumps — has a store under construction in Alamance County. And now, it could open another location in Eastern North Carolina. An unnamed city of Rocky Mount spokesperson told The News & Observer via email that “Buc-ee’s is pursuing a proposed development of approximately 34 acres near the Inters

The McEwen Dining Hall sign on Jan. 12. McEwen Dining Hall will be closed through Monday morning and afternoon due to a minor gas leak outside of the building, according to an email sent by Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley. An Elon E-alert was first sent out at...

With more than 200,000 visitors expected in Greensboro for North Carolina A&T State University’s 100th homecoming celebration, the City of Greensboro is offering something that should make the weekend a little easier on visitors’ wallets: free downtown parking. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, parking will...

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – A High Point man was charged with felony assault in addition to several other felonies by the Greensboro Police Department on Saturday and Sunday. Brandon Ramon Fox, 41, has been charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury, for a crime that allegedly happened […]

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

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.