Charter school in Winston-Salem shifts to a four-day school week
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Quality Education Academy has officially transitioned to a four-day school week. Instruction is now taking place Monday through Thursday. Fridays will be reserved for optional after-school care for families who need it, school officials said. CEO Dr. Tamara Turner said the decision comes in...
New School Year in North Carolina Kicks Off with Warm Weather and Storm Chances
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Students across North Carolina are starting the 2025-26 school year under warm, summer-like conditions with highs in the 80s and the potential for scattered storms, according to WXII 12 News. Schools Opening Early in Some Districts. While most schools begin classes on Wednesday, August 13, some...
Elon University study abroad participation reaches over 94%
Lake Mary Nell side of Global Commons on May 30 in Global Neighborhood. Elon University ranked second for undergraduate study abroad participation among U.S. doctoral universities, according to the Institute of International Education Open Doors Report. The institute reported that an estimated 94.3% of Elon students...
Partly cloudy, temperatures in the 80s on Sunday in the Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — An absolutely beautiful day in the Piedmont Triad on Saturday and our gorgeous weather remains this evening. Temperatures will be in the 70s this evening with a mix of sun and clouds. Get outside and enjoy it! It’s the perfect evening to grill out with some friends. We’ll start Sunday […]
Lebanon Road annexation, rezoning pushed to Sept.
On Monday night, the Mebane City Council was prepared to discuss and consider a proposed rezoning and voluntary annexation of a 16.45-acre parcel at 6600 Lebanon Road in western Orange County for Abilene Village, a new townhome community for Mebane. D. Stone Builders is proposing to construct 80 townhomes at...
Person shot on East Market Street in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Greensboro Police Department is investigating after a person was shot on East Market Street on Saturday night. At around 7:46 p.m. on Saturday, officers came to the 2300 block of East Market Street after getting a report of a shooting in the area. At the scene, police found a single […]
Rockers thwarted by Crabs on Sunday
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Hits were hard to come by at Truist Point on Sunday afternoon with each team collecting just three but Southern Maryland took a 2-1 win in the series finale over the High Point Rockers. Southern Maryland’s Brett Barrera hit a two-run double in the sixth...
Gut-Wrenching New Photos Emerge Following Robbie Brewer’s Fatal Racing Accident
The racing world is in mourning after Robbie Brewer died following what race officials have called a medical incident during a race in Winston-Salem. The Bowman Gray Stadium racer passed away Saturday night following a medical emergency that led to a crash at the North Carolina short track. Brewer’s car veered...
Tax office hits new record in annual collection rate
Alamance County’s new tax administrator has announced that the local tax office appears to have set a new record with the property tax revenue it took in during the past fiscal year. Brad Fowler, who took over the county’s tax office in April, reported this record-setting collection rate of...
‘It was just amazing’ | Miss Elementary America 5th grade winner shares her journey...
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Jordyn Joyner, the newly crowned Miss Elementary America 5th grade winner, is making a big impact both on and off the stage through her dedication to anti-bullying and community outreach. Miss Elementary America encourages young girls to embrace its platform centered on bravery, better respect,...