Randolph County Sheriff’s Office debunks perfume kidnapping rumor circulating on social media
The Randolph County Sheriff's Office is pushing back against a viral social media warning that claims women are being targeted by strangers offering perfume samples as part of a kidnapping scheme. Deputies say they are not aware of any verified incidents of the alleged tactic occurring in Randolph County. The...
Crash with serious injuries reported in Greensboro on US 29/I-85 Northbound beginning at I-73,...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — US 29/I-85 Northbound beginning at Interstate 73 and Holden Road was shut down to one lane due to a crash with injuries on Sunday, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. EMS got a call reporting the crash at 2:39 p.m. and responded with an ambulance. One person was taken […]
Piedmont Triad could see thunderstorms all week
(WGHP) — A summertime pattern is setting up for us this week with a chance of thunderstorms each afternoon, but not everyone will see rain every day. The heat will also build late week, and it will definitely feel like summertime with temperatures 10 or more degrees above normal. Overnight, temperatures will drop to 70
North Carolina Launches Smoke Alarm Saturday campaign
North Carolina launches 2026 Smoke Alarm Saturday, aiming to install 5,000 alarms in 69 counties and boost fire safety for older adults and other vulnerable residents.
Man arrested after assault at Days Inn, kidnapping in Winston-Salem, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man faces multiple charges after an assault and kidnapping in Winston-Salem on Sunday, according to a Winston-Salem Police Department news release. Around 1:45 a.m., officers responded to a reported assault involving a woman at the Days Inn on 5218 Germanton Road. While officers were on t
Critical injuries reported after Greensboro crash on South Elm-Eugene Street between East Meadowview Road,...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — South Elm-Eugene Street was closed in both directions on Saturday between East Meadowview Road and East Carteret Street due to a crash with injuries, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. EMS got a call reporting the crash at 10:42 p.m. They responded with an ambulance and
Recap: Bring The Heat Metal Fest Day 1 – May 29, 2026
Bring The Heat Metal Fest lived up to their name in their inaugural year. The North Carolina Metal Festival brought some serious heat to Hangar 1819 in Greensboro, NC on May 29th and 30th. This 2-day festival brought seventeen bands and artists to the stage in one single weekend. We loved getting the chance to see a fe
County Wants Four More Attorneys As Outside Legal Costs Rise
Just four months after Guilford County hired a new county attorney, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners approved spending $222,250 for an outside law firm providing interim county attorney services – while the county simultaneously seeks approval to hire four more attorneys and expand its legal department budget
Winston-Salem officer hurt in crash during pursuit with armed robbery suspect on US 421...
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man and woman are facing charges after an armed robbery in Winston-Salem and a pursuit that left a police vehicle overturned and an officer hurt, according to a Winston-Salem Police Department news release. On Friday, at 5:36 p.m., Winston-Salem officers responded to a report of a robbery
Man, woman arrested for robbery at Winston-Salem Subway
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A Winston-Salem man and woman face charges after a robbery at a local Subway, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. Police received reports of the robbery at the restaurant on Peter's Creek Parkway at 5:30 p.m. on June 5. A 26-year-old man told officers a man stole money from him insid

















