Holiday Heat Wave Has Triangle Shelters Begging For Last‑Minute Fosters
With a scorching heat wave rolling in right on top of the Fourth of July rush, central North Carolina animal shelters are scrambling to find short-term foster homes before things get dangerous for the animals in their care. Rescue groups and municipal shelters across the Triangle say they are already...
Irvington Elite Track athletes victorious at nationals
IRVINGTON — O’Neil Henderson and the girls sprint medley relay team, both of the Irvington Knights Elite Track Club, took first place at the adidas track Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina, June 18-21. Henderson, an Irvington High School rising junior, won the boys triple jump event with a meet-record 47 feet, 4 ¼
City of Greensboro exploring plan to close stretch of South Elm Street to create...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The City of Greensboro is exploring a plan to shut down the 200 block of South Elm Street to create more room for pedestrians to enjoy downtown. The concept is part of the city’s GSO35 strategic plan, and Rob Overman, interim executive director of Downtown Greensboro Inc., said city officials
He Signed a Facebook Rental Lease. Two Days Later, His Belongings Were Outside
A 20-year-old college student in Greensboro, North Carolina, says a Facebook Marketplace rental listing turned into a housing scam after he signed what he believed was a real lease and moved into the apartment. Zymeer Reyes-Siler told FOX8 WGHP that he found what appeared to be a legitimate apartment listing,...
Pet of the Day: Make Stella the star of your life
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Meet Stella, our FOX8 Pet of the Day!. If you’re interested in adopting this pet or any other pets at SPCA Of The Triad, please call (336) 375-3222 or visit the SPCA Of The Triad website. SPCA is located at 3163 Hines Chapel Road...
Burlington gets head start on Independence Day celebrations
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Burlington is getting a head start on its Independence Day celebration, and this year, it’s even bigger as our country marks its 250th anniversary. The city’s July Third in the Park is in Burlington City Park on South Main Street. People are facing the heat for a night of food, music, […]
Medications that can cause sun sensitivity
Extreme Heat Warning: Alamance County, Caswell County, Caswell County, Davidson County, Forsyth County, Guilford County, Randolph County, Rockingham County, Rockingham County, Stokes County.
Siler City woman charged in elder exploitation case
Siler City, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Siler City woman following an investigation into the financial exploitation of an elderly family member. The investigation began on Oct. 6, 2025, after the Chatham County Department of Social Services (DSS) reported concerns that the victim’s finances w
Multiple Triangle July 4th events adjusted because of extreme heat
GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — Triple-digit temperatures are impacting July 4th celebrations across central North Carolina. Some events are starting later and ending earlier to avoid the worst of the heat. “I feel like the people are still going to show up. It’s the 4th of July, it’s the 250th...
Hendrick Automotive Buys Ferrari, Bentley Dealerships in Carolinas Luxury Deal
The exotic-car landscape of the Carolinas just got rearranged, and it happened with a handshake instead of a bidding war. Charlotte’s own Hendrick Automotive Group — the largest privately held auto retailer in the United States — has acquired Foreign Cars Italia, the Ferrari-anchored luxury operation that Benny Yount’s
