Guilford County detention officer accused of assaulting inmate who tried to stab detention officer
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A former detention officer in Guilford County is being charged after allegedly assaulting an inmate, according to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office. The alleged assault took place on June 4 at the Guilford County Detention Center Investigators say that 23-year-old Jose Freddy...
50% chance of thunderstorms on Monday in the Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — While it won’t be as hot as last week, we are expecting highs to hover near 90° today with humidity bringing the heat index to the mid-to-upper-90s. There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms by mid-afternoon, and the western Piedmont has the best chance of excessive rainfall...
Juveniles accused in chase with police, deputies in Forsyth County
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — “Juvenile suspects” are in custody after they allegedly led deputies and officers on a chase late Sunday night, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. At around 11:39 p.m. on Sunday, WSPD officers assisted the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office in their pursuit of a vehicle....
Nearly 200 Wells Fargo workers in North Carolina are losing their jobs
Nearly 200 Wells Fargo employees in North Carolina will lose their jobs this summer, according to an N.C. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act report . Wells Fargo will lay off 194 bank workers, effective Aug. 23, at 809 W. 4 1/2 St. in Winston-Salem, according to the WARN report filed Thursday with the...
Strong Winds Expected Across Central North Carolina Today
People in central North Carolina should prepare for windy conditions this afternoon, as gusts up to 40 mph are expected to move through the region. The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather until early Saturday night, mainly because of strong wind gusts.
United Way of Forsyth County honors 31 women clergy at special event
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — The United Way of Forsyth County is honoring 31 women clergy during a special event this weekend. The celebration called “Celebrating Women Clergy in Forsyth County” is taking place on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem.
Showers, storms to kick off work week in the Piedmont Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Summertime is officially in full swing across the Piedmont and the weather is definitely keeping up. Over the last couple of days, we have had warm temperatures with thunderstorms popping up in the afternoon and today was no different. This opportunity for showers and thunderstorms will...
Severe storms possible Saturday evening in the Piedmont Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Isolated to scattered thunderstorms have popped up in the Piedmont Triad this evening. A few severe storms are possible and will be capable of producing winds up to 60 mph, heavy rainfall and frequent lightning. Isolated power outages and isolated instances of flash flooding are possible...
Police block Lawndale Drive after car crash near apartments
GREENSBORO, N.C. — There’s a heavy police presence in Greensboro this morning. Our WFMY News crew on scene saw Greensboro Police blocking a section of Lawndale Drive, just before the West Cone Boulevard exit. It appears a car crashed onto the sidewalk in front of LeMans At Lawndale...
Medical helicopter lands safely after mechanical issues en route to airport in Winston-Salem, officials...
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A medical helicopter made a safe emergency landing on Saturday morning after reporting mechanical problems while en route to the Smith-Reynolds Airport in Winston-Salem, according to the Forsyth County Fire Division. On Saturday around 10:37 a.m., the Novant Health AirLink 4 helicopter was...