Triad’s first Piggly Wiggly sets opening date in Greensboro for Thanksgiving
While the Triad’s first Piggly Wiggly location did not open in Greensboro this summer as previously projected, the developers expect the grocery store to open by Thanksgiving, with new restaurants in the Freeman Mill Square shopping center to follow. Shehzad Quamar, who is developing the Piggly Wiggly along...
North Carolina Storm Alert: Raleigh Faces Severe Weather and Flash Flood Risk Friday
Raleigh, N.C. – Central North Carolina is bracing for a severe weather event as heavy storms and flash flooding threaten the region beginning Friday, September 26. Authorities warn that damaging winds and heavy rainfall could create hazardous conditions for drivers, residents, and local communities. Severe Storms...
Carolina Classic Fair unveils new clear bag policy
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The 143rd Carolina Classic Fair is on its way back to the Triad - with new safety measures. It announced this morning that it's enforcing a clear bag policy. Bags no larger than 12"x6"x12"; one-gallon resealable bags allowed; small non-clear clutches/wallets (4.5"x6.5") will be permitted....
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools employees, retirees to lose dental benefits in 2026
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Current and retired Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools employees will officially lose a health benefit due to the need for budget cuts. The proposal to make dental care an employee-funded benefit was made months ago, and the Board of Education voted 7-2 to approve the transition away...
Randleman city employees concerned about retirement benefit troubles
RANDLEMAN, N.C. (WGHP) — Randleman said it’s dealing with financial deficiencies, and a part of that includes problems tied to its 401(k) program. The city manager said Randleman continues to work through a series of financial challenges and that it’s committed to transparency. In a statement, Randleman’s City...
Violent Crime Remains Elevated, Property Crime Hits New Low in Randolph County
ASHEBORO N.C. (ACME NEWS) —Randolph County is seeing two very different crime trends. Countywide numbers show fewer break-ins, thefts, and stolen cars than at any point in the last five years — but violent incidents remain high, even after a slight dip last year. Using numbers from the...
2 men accused of stealing Duke Energy equipment in Guilford County
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Two suspects are facing multiple charges in Guilford County for multiple thefts of Duke Energy equipment. It’s an incident that the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office said left thousands of people without power for hours. The GCSO said the thefts occurred in the area of the Rock Creek...
13-year-old charged with bringing gun to NC middle school, police said
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A 13-year-old boy is in custody after an unloaded gun was found in his backpack at a Triad middle school on Monday morning, according to the High Point Police Department. Police said at around 8:20 a.m. on Monday, the student was entering the school building when a weapons scanner alerted […]
Lenovo Plans $77M Investment In North Carolina
Lenovo will invest $77 million to expand its existing manufacturing and fulfillment facility in Whitsett, North Carolina. The global technology company is expected to create more than 400 new jobs as it expands its server manufacturing and fulfillment capabilities in Guilford County. “Lenovo has been a significant...
Unauthorized work damages vehicles in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A Winston-Salem woman is looking for answers after she drove through roadwork on E. 28th St. Saturday night. A massive divot in the road left her car damaged. Since then, the torn-up road has been filled in and repaired. The City of Winston-Salem says Do Dreams Inc., a private contractor,...