Jail Guard Pummels Inmate Who Assaulted Other Guard
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office reported on Monday, June 30 that early last month on Wednesday, June 4, Detention Services Officer Charles Leon Parker, 40, “initiated an unjustified use of force incident with an inmate.”. According to a statement from the Office, Jose Freddy Flores-Martinez, 23, (pictured above...
FedEx closing Greensboro facility, some of 164 workers will be offered other jobs
Federal Express will close a location less than two miles from Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, but the company says many of the 164 employees there will be offered other jobs with the company. The Memphis, Tennessee-based logistics company says the layoffs are related to “Network 2.0, FedEx’s...
Burlington police address ‘false information’ after man dies in parking lot
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Police are trying to dispel false information circulating on social media after a man died in a Piedmont Triad parking lot. According to the Burlington Police Department, around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, officers out on an unrelated service call were notified that there was an unconscious man in...
Juvenile shot, killed in McLeansville, Guilford County Sheriff’s Office says
MCLEANSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Law enforcement is investigating the homicide of a young person in Guilford County. According to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, they responded to a home on Hooper Road in McLeansville about shots being fired around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. At the scene, they found a juvenile who had...
North Carolina teacher accused of heroin trafficking, held on $3M bond
GREENSBORO, NC — A middle school English teacher in North Carolina is facing serious drug trafficking charges after authorities say she maintained a second life outside the classroom — as a heroin dealer. Investigation Uncovers Shocking Double Life. The Guilford County Narcotics Task Force arrested Saadia...
The Enormous Thrift Store In North Carolina Where You Can Fill A Whole Cart...
There’s a magical kingdom of secondhand treasures hiding in plain sight on Bridford Parkway in Greensboro, and it’s called Freedom House Thrift. This isn’t just any thrift store – it’s a cavernous wonderland where your dollars stretch like carnival taffy and your shopping cart transforms into a treasure chest on...
Leaky ceilings and a water-logged floor: NC couple fights apartment complex, wins lease release
HIGH POINT, N.C. — From dripping pipes to moldy closets, Tanner Stutts and Dynasty Rui say their apartment in High Point has been a never-ending source of frustration. “You can see it’s been repaired multiple times,” Stutts said. Stutts walks through the unit he shares with his...
15, 12-year-old girls accused of stealing car with infant inside in Eden
EDEN, N.C. (WGHP) — A 15-year-old girl and a 12-year-old girl are facing several charges after they allegedly stole a car with a 9-month-old sitting inside it, according to the Eden Police Department. At around 3:03 p.m. on Saturday, officers came to the Draper Pool on 1722 Mill Avenue after getting a report of a […]
Learning to mix dirty sodas on Teach Me Tuesday
(WGHP) — It’s Teach Me Tuesday, and today we are learning how to make dirty sodas. It’s a beverage trend that’s getting a lot of attention online. We are joined by Shatoyia from the Cool Beans Sips food truck to show us how it’s done.
Scene clear after dump truck crash on I-85 in Randolph County
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — A vehicle crash on I-85 in Randolph County caused a high impact on traffic Tuesday morning, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The crash was along I-85 North near North Main Street and the Trinity exit (Mile Marker 109), heading south. WFMY News...
