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...
Winston-Salem man wins $10 million after buying scratch-off at convenience store: ‘Happened to be...
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Christopher Sink, of Winston-Salem, bought a $50 scratch-off on Thursday and won $10 million, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. “Sometimes you have a gut feeling,” he said. “It just happened to be my lucky day.” Sink, an owner of a construction business, bought his...
Boy dies, father sentenced after foster family says warning was ignored
A foster family warned the courts not to send their 4-year-old foster child, Zaydian Dopirak, back to his biological father. Last week, his father was sentenced to prison for Zaydian's death.
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Electrify Greensboro, NC
Ringo Starr brought His All Starr Band to Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro, NC and we were so excited to be there for it! It’s absolutely incredible to see Ringo Starr still performing after all of these years. When many legendary performers are retiring or already have, Ringo still...
The Gigantic Discount Store In North Carolina That’s Almost Too Good To Be True
Imagine a treasure hunt where every aisle offers the possibility of discovering that perfect something you didn’t even know you needed—at prices that’ll make your wallet do a happy dance. That’s the everyday reality at Freedom House Thrift on Bridford Parkway in Greensboro, North Carolina. You...
Jazz Master Branford Marsalis Is Wake Forest University’s 2025 Artist-In-Residence
Marsalis, a New Orleans legend and global icon, is best known for his instrumental work across jazz, classical music, film, and Broadway. On June 25, Wake Forest University announced that Grammy-winning jazz musician Branford Marsalis will serve as the university’s 2025 Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence. Marsalis, a...
Guilford County teacher charged with trafficking fentanyl
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A teacher at a Guilford County middle school is among the two people charged after a drug bust, according to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday, the Guilford County Narcotics Task Force and Rowan County Sheriff’s Office concluded a narcotics investigation that led to...