Alamance County thaws after winter storm: Roads clear, businesses reopen
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Alamance County is slowly thawing out after a major winter storm left snow, ice and hazardous roads across the region this past weekend. Crews continue to work on clearing roads, but some surfaces remain slick or icy, and officials urge motorists to drive with caution. Historic...
Ice flying off cars creates hazard for Piedmont Triad drivers: ‘Someone is going to...
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Ice is a hazard on roads and on vehicles for drivers in the Piedmont Triad. Shields Auto Glass in Kernersville has had many drivers stop by their shop over the past 48 hours. Office Manager Denise Mattox says it’s all because of ice falling off vehicles. “It’s been crazy busy. We’ve […]
Missing Winston-Salem woman found dead after weeks of searching, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — After weeks of searching, a missing woman was tragically found dead, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. Melanie Lynn Lewis, 69, was reported missing Jan. 2 and was last seen Dec. 29 near 1522 North Liberty Street. She was found at around 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday,...
Movies and TV shows casting in Greensboro
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
More snow could fall in the Piedmont Triad this weekend
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — We are starting with cloudy skies, and that has kept overnight temperatures in the lower-to-mid-20s. Our skies become sunny and temperatures rise above freezing by lunchtime. Highs are going to be around 37 degrees today. A Cold Weather Advisory goes into effect tonight at 7 p.m. and...
Weather Impact Alert: Snow chance for this Saturday is increasing, then more cold
GREENSBORO, N.C. — No rest for the weary. More winter weather could be coming for the Piedmont for the second straight weekend. Our weather team is tracking the chance of snow for this Saturday. After that, bitter cold will follow whether it snows or not. Our WFMY Weather Team...
M’Coul’s Public House in Greensboro closes doors: ‘Place where friendships were formed’
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A beloved Greensboro restaurant announced on Tuesday that its doors are closed. M’Coul’s Public House opened in April 2002, bringing Irish-American pub food to Greensboro, and closed in January 2026. M’Coul’s shared the following statement on its website: “With full hearts, we want to share...
Dame’s Chicken and Waffles shuts down Greensboro location
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — After more than a decade in downtown Greensboro, Dame’s Chicken and Waffles has shut the doors on its Martin Luther King Jr. Drive location. On Monday, the Durham-based restaurant announced that it was closing its Greensboro location effective that same day. “This decision was not made...
History of Winston-Salem North Carolina
Winston-Salem is a place where history feels layered rather than linear. The city’s identity is rooted in two neighboring communities that grew up with different cultures, different priorities, and different rhythms of daily life. Over time, those separate communities became a single city, but the older names never...
Slick roads create travel problems in Forsyth County
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Roads are still icy in Forsyth County. Stryers Ferry Road had a lot of traffic, especially during the evening, as people headed home. Cars were sliding on the sheet of ice. The road is primarily downhill. A FOX8 crew saw several people get stuck and lose control. As some drivers […]
