Hendrick Acquires Eight Luxury Franchises in Charlotte and Greensboro
Hendrick Automotive Group bought eight luxury import dealerships from Foreign Cars Italia. The sale closed July 1. Hickory-based Paramount Automotive Group sold two clusters to the Charlotte vehicle retailer. Foreign Cars Italia Charlotte operates on Tyvola Road at Interstate 77. Ferrari of Charlotte fills one building
North Carolina Invests Nearly $45 Million in Winston-Salem State University
North Carolina just made one of the largest state investments in Winston-Salem State University history — and the impact will be felt across the campus, the classroom, and the healthcare workforce for years to come. The 2026 North Carolina State Budget allocates nearly $45 million to Winston-Salem State University,...
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities announces voluntary water restrictions effective July 7
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities is implementing voluntary water conservation measures effective July 7 in response to increasingly dry conditions in Forsyth and surrounding counties, according to the utility. The utility said it is asking customers to take Stage 1 conservation measures to limit water use and pre
New business brings Filipino food, culture to Mebane
If you have a craving for Filipino cuisine, Mebane isn’t likely the first place you would consider for sating that need. But thanks to one of the newest small businesses in the city’s downtown, folks from all around Alamance and Orange counties can fill up on the food culture of the Philippines.
EEOC sues FedEx over failure to accommodate blind employees
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against FedEx, alleging that the company failed to provide reasonable accommodations to blind employees at a facility in Kernersville in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The case highlights employers’ obligat
Downtown Greensboro businesses, residents weigh in on plan to close South Elm Street for...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Downtown Greensboro business owners and residents shared their thoughts on a plan to close South Elm Street. More people who live and work along the street showed up for a weekly meeting with city leaders on Tuesday to discuss the plan. City leaders are exploring ideas to close a portion of t
North Carolina Zoo shares statement on passage of budget, opening of Asia exhibit
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — An institution of North Carolina is celebrating the long-awaited passage of a budget. On Tuesday, Governor Josh Stein signed a new state budget, the first full budget North Carolina has seen in 2023. Part of this budget allots $6.2 million to the North Carolina Zoo for operating funds, along wit
Former Hairston Middle School assistant principal charged with firing gun at school after responding...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – A former assistant principal at Hairston Middle School was charged with discharging a firearm on educational property, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. Charlie Wardell Smith, 54, was recently charged by criminal summons for the offense that happened on May 25 at the sc
Man charged with possessing stolen motorcycle
A Winston-Salem man was arrested in Davie County on Friday, June 28, after deputies investigated a stolen motorcycle and found it in the man’s possession. Deputies initially received a report […]
Chris Metz Snagged by Camco as CEO to Build Out Outdoor Lifestyle Market
Camco Manufacturing, a maker of parts and accessories for recreational vehicle (RV), marine, camping, towing, and outdoor recreation industries, appointed Chris Metz as CEO, effective immediately. Metz succeeds Demir Vangelov. “I am honored to step into the role of CEO of Camco Manufacturing and lead a company with suc

















