Firefighter staffing in High Point at center of debate over state property tax proposal
HIGH POINT, N.C. — A bill moving through the North Carolina General Assembly could delay the impact of new property values for homeowners in Guilford and Davidson counties, but city leaders say it could also create budget challenges for High Point. Senate Bill 889 would require counties that completed...
3 hurt in crash involving school bus in Reidsville, Rockingham County officials say
REIDSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A student, a bus driver and another driver were taken to the hospital on Monday after a crash involving a school bus in Reidsville, according to Rockingham County officials. Around 4:15 p.m., officials got a call about a crash. A Rockingham County school bus reportedly went down an embankment
International Black Theatre Festival rolls out this year’s lineup
The International Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem has announced this year's lineup. North Carolina Black Repertory Company Producing Artistic Director Jackie Alexander calls it the best ever, with performances by Hamilton star and Winston-Salem native Jimmie "JJ" Jeter, and legendary Broadway actress Phylicia R
Jaquan Allen Brings Soulful R&B Back on DJ Remedy
Jaquan Allen recently sat down with DJ Remedy on the popular DJ Remedy Freestyles for an authentic conversation about his musical evolution, personal growth, and deep community roots. Hailing from the east side of Thomasville, North Carolina—a city he proudly notes is known for “title town and championships”—Allen is o
Domestic situation underway at Revel apartments in Greensboro, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Anyone near the Revel apartments in the 700 block of Adelynn Lane in Greensboro is being asked to avoid the area Monday after a domestic situation prompted a large law enforcement response, according to Guilford County EMS. According to Greensboro Police, Adelynn Lane is closed between...
Man charged after juvenile shot, killed in Reidsville, Guilford County deputies say
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man was charged on Monday after a juvenile was shot and killed last month, according to a Guilford County Sheriff’s Office news release. Around 4:40 p.m., on May 25, deputies with the GCSO responded to U.S. Highway 29 North in Reidsville when they were told about a gunshot wound. […]
People displaced by Motel 6 fire in Greensboro speak out: ‘Wanted to be reimbursed’
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — On Monday, one day after a fire damaged part of a Greensboro motel, guests who were forced from their rooms shared what they experienced and the challenges they’re facing in the aftermath. The fire broke out at the Motel 6 in Greensboro on Regional Road around 5 p.m. on Sunday. People said […
Randolph County deputies seize 523 pounds of marijuana during I-85 traffic stop in Archdale
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — Randolph County deputies seized more than 500 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 in Archdale last week, authorities said. Detectives with the Randolph County Sheriff's Office Criminal Interdiction Team Highway Unit stopped a vehicle May 29 for a traffic offense and conduc
Buc-ee’s to break ground on its first NC travel center. Here’s when & where
Buc-ee’s, the ultra-popular gas station and travel center, will mark the groundbreaking of its first-ever North Carolina location this summer. A ceremony is planned for 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, in Mebane, according to a company news release. Mayor Ed Hooks and members of the Mebane City Council will attend, along wi
Stray showers possible on Monday in the Triad
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A beautiful and comfortable last day of meteorological spring in the Piedmont Triad. Temperatures remain in the mid-70s for much of the evening with a mix of sun and clouds. Overnight temperatures will fall into the low to mid-60s with partly to mostly cloudy skies by Monday morning. A low […
