North Carolina woman sentenced for $85,000 pandemic relief fraud
NORTH CAROLINA — A Wake Forest woman has been sentenced to six months in prison and one year of home confinement for her role in a scheme to defraud the federal government out of COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan funds. Sonya Lenise Davis, 57, pleaded guilty in August 2024 to conspiracy to commit wire...
Amish volunteers help rebuild communities devastated by Hurricane Helene
For the towns along Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction through North Carolina, rebuilding homes and stores takes time. But thanks to an army of volunteers, rebuilding the sense of community in towns like Chimney Rock and Bat Cave has been done at light speed. Chimney Rock Village was destroyed...
301 Endless Yard Sale Reaches 13th Year
This year’s 301 Endless Yard Sale is Friday and Saturday, June 20-21. Founded in Selma and now hosted by a variety of towns located along US 301 in the counties of Johnston, Halifax, Wilson, Nash, and Harnett, the annual 301 Endless Yard Sale remains a very popular annual event. Along the 100-mile-plus stretch of...
Kuka Home makes it movie night with SoundSphere debut
HIGH POINT — Kuka Home is launching its interpretation of immersive sound at this week’s High Point Market, complete with a home theater setting designed to illustrate the visual selling potential at retail. Company officials said that SoundSphere Immersive Sound “redefines the future of home entertainment” and...
Murder Victim In Jamestown Stabbing Now Identified
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office arrested an alleged killer over a month and a half ago; however, until Saturday, April 26, the identity of the victim remained a mystery. This weekend, the Sheriff’s Office reported that its Major Crimes Investigative Unit had identified the victim of the homicide in...
Attendees and vendors enjoy another successful Pickle Festival
Sara and Troy Curry weren’t shy about showing off their dance moves, as they were seemingly in their own little world, grooving to music by The Amazing Lounge Lizards during the Pickle Festival Saturday afternoon. Noting that they live in the Winston-Salem area, Sara said, “We drove three hours to get here, and we’re...
Coaster unveils Modern Minimalist line in High Point
HIGH POINT – Coaster Fine Furniture is unveiling Modern Minimalist at the High Point Market this week, a new themed gallery with 30-plus new pieces, spotlighting its exclusive Leandro collection. Imported from Vietnam, the collection is a modern take on the brutalism trend currently influencing fashion, interior...
Sunny skies to bring warm start to work week
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — A few clouds this evening will turn to mostly clear skies overnight tonight. Temperatures remain in the 60s through late Sunday night, but overnight and into early Monday morning temperatures will be cold to start the work week. We’ll wake up Monday morning with low temperatures in the...
Friend of Marine killed in Eden crash remembers him: ‘He was the person to...
EDEN, N.C. (WGHP) — One of the four people who died in a crash in Eden was 30-year-old Matthew Lockwood. His best friend, Robert Russell, said they grew up together in Forsyth County. Both men became Eagle Scouts and went on several camping trips. Russell said Lockwood was a man of strong faith who would […]
The Spaghetti At This North Carolina Restaurant Is So Good, It’s Worth A Road...
You haven’t truly experienced Italian food in North Carolina until you’ve twirled your fork around the perfectly al dente pasta at Spaghetti Park in Clemmons. This unassuming gem, tucked away in suburban Forsyth County, has locals and visitors alike making special trips just for a taste of their Sicilian specialties.