UNCG professor inspires others through the language of art
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — For artist and University of North Carolina at Greensboro professor Tamara Hunt, every blank canvas is the beginning of a conversation. Sometimes, that conversation begins with a shape inspired by a sketchbook drawing or the bold floral forms of an artist like Georgia O’Keeffe. Other times, it
Major Mebane traffic artery closed for road work
A busy thoroughfare to the immediate south of the freeway in Mebane is currently closed, undergoing a series of replacement and maintenance work following the damaging effects of Tropical Storm Chantal last summer. As a result, adjacent roadways, such as N.C. Highway 119 and Mebane Oaks Road, have been considerably bus
Winston-Salem couple says stray bullet from July Fourth gunfire struck their home
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A Winston-Salem couple says a bullet fired during July Fourth celebrations struck their new home, coming close to where the husband regularly sits at his desk. Madeline Davis said she and her husband spent the evening at the Winston-Salem Dash game before heading to a neighbor's...
Historical marker honoring Ham the Astrochimp, the first chimpanzee in space, to be installed...
A legendary pioneer of the space race is getting a permanent home in North Carolina history. The state Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced that a new highway historical marker honoring Ham the Astrochimp will be unveiled on July 14th. The sign will stand at the roundabout near the entrance to the Nor
North Carolina church raised $17,000, then wiped out $2.2 million in medical debt
"We're all just one medical bill from financial ruin."
Madison River Park visitors upset with trash
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, garbage was overflowing throughout Madison River Park. Even though the mess is gone on Tuesday, town leaders say the amount of trash left behind is unacceptable. Madison River Park is back to normal after the town’s public works crew spent hours
Storms, heavy rain again Wednesday in central NC
Another round of afternoon and evening storms on Wednesday in central North Carolina could involve severe thunderstorm warnings. Damaging wind and isolated flooding have been the main problems so far this week, and they will again be possible Wednesday with daytime heating and high humidity. Central North Carolina is a
Alamance County woman inspires others through theatre
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Sometimes, you can meet people and know they’re doing exactly what they’ve been gifted to do. Tami Kress is one of those people. “I was a theatre kid. Did my first show when I was 5 and threw a blanket over the swing set, so we had a grand drape. […]
Girls head outdoors for a “digital detox” at summer camp
PIEDMONT — Hundreds of girls across western and central North Carolina are gearing up to explore the outdoors at day, overnight and horse summer camp programs with Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P). This summer, the overnight week-long and half-week sessions of summer camp programs are hosted at Keyauwee
Macy Grove Road Extension opens early in Forsyth County, improves commute
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The Macy Grove Road Extension in Kernersville is finally open after years of construction, and drivers are seeing minutes shaved off their daily commute. It’s a $12 million project connecting Macy Grove Road to Piney Grove Road. While the new Macy Grove Road Extension is less than a mile

















