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‘No future beyond our reach’: N.C. A&T celebrates 135th anniversary
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated the 135th anniversary of its founding on Monday. N.C. A&T was the first public institution of higher education for African Americans in North Carolina, established in 1891. The school’s first two presidents, John Oliver Crosby and James Benson...
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson defers induction into North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame to...
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Houston coach Kelvin Sampson has deferred induction into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame until next year due to a scheduling conflict. The hall announced in January
Jury convicts wife of murdering her husband
ASHEBORO — A Randolph County jury convicted Heather Hicks Auman of first-degree murder on March 4 in the shooting death of her husband, a Randolph County firefighter. On June 25, 2022, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call at the couple’s home on Ridge Road in Seagrove regarding what was...
Guilford County expands measles vaccination clinics amid outbreak
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — In response to a measles outbreak in South Carolina, the Guilford County Division of Public Health is expanding access to the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine to protect residents and prevent the disease from spreading. The health department is offering extended-hour, offsite...
Asheboro Lands Former Greensboro City Attorney For Top Legal Post
The City of Asheboro has announced that Thomas D. Carruthers will become the city’s new city attorney beginning April 6 – bringing more than two decades of legal experience to the growing Randolph County city. That experience includes years advising municipalities across North Carolina and previously serving as city...
Why These INSANE Burgers Are All Anyone Talks About in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro burger fans didn’t just discover Big Burger Spot by accident; they followed the smell of sizzling Angus patties and never looked back. Each visit delivers made-to-order burgers with real personality, from classic builds to wild, barbecue-loaded towers. It feels like that rare spot where locals say, “This...
The sound that defines Thomasville; exploring train history
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — In Thomasville, one sound stands out above all others: the steady blast of a train horn. The city sees as many as 40 trains pass through each day, drawing crowds of railfans who come simply to watch them roll by. Photographers and hobbyists line Main Street,...
Authorities seize 8 kg of cocaine, arrest Greensboro man in multi-agency investigation
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Authorities seized about 8 kilograms of cocaine and arrested a Greensboro man following a joint narcotics investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, officials said. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation announced the seizure Monday in partnership with the Guilford County...
Guilford County Schools custodian celebrated for making big difference
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – One custodian at Pearce Elementary School is being recognized for his efforts to help students inside and outside of school walls. Jalil Faucett is approaching one year as the elementary school’s lead custodian. The school recognizes Faucett with the Employee of the Month award for his...

















