NC skateboarder hit by drunk driver claims North Myrtle Beach bars at fault
A North Carolina skateboarder hit by a drunk driver is suing two North Myrtle Beach bars, claiming they continued to serve the driver alcohol when he was already intoxicated. John Dallas Idol III, of Guilford County, was struck by a vehicle on Aug. 4, 2023, when he was riding his skateboard on Duffy Street, the...
There’s A Whole Lot Wrong With Local Leadership In Greensboro
Letter to the Editor from Rhino Times reader Joe Waters. I am a concerned citizen. Check that. I am an outraged citizen. The current leadership exemplified from the Greensboro City Council, City Manager and Staff, and Police Chief is nothing short of willful negligence. The basic priorities of local government...
12 Mom-And-Pop Diners In North Carolina That Locals Can’t Stop Talking About
Want to find the best mom-and-pop diners in North Carolina that have everyone buzzing?. These 12 family-owned gems offer delicious food and warm hospitality!. 1. Big Ed’s North Restaurant (Raleigh) Big Ed’s knows how to make an impression that sticks. The name tells you everything – this place...
How will NC merger between Elon, Queens play out? Other schools offer clues
Queens University of Charlotte’s planned merger with Elon University has left students, faculty and alumni wondering what comes next. The two private schools announced this week they intend to merge by August 2026, with Elon set to operate Queens. Leaders say the deal is designed to create a “stronger, more...
Artistic Milliners to acquire a majority stake in Cone Denim
A global denim company is buying a majority stake in Greensboro-based Cone Denim from Elevate Textiles. The new multi-national company will operate under the Cone Denim name as a standalone within Artistic Milliners, which operates more than a dozen facilities in Pakistan with additional sourcing and manufacturing...
Greensboro City Council approves $270K land sale for 15-home affordable housing project
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro’s City Council approved the sale of city-owned land at 1004-1028 John Dimrey Drive to developers Prosperity Alliance and True Homes during its Wednesday meeting. The developers will purchase the property for $270,000 and plan to build 15 single-family homes, including 11 two-story and...
UPDATE: I-40 Westbound is back open in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Update: As of 9:30AM, I-40 Westbound is re-opened. A section of Interstate 40 Westbound in Greensboro is closed Friday morning. Greensboro police said a vehicle crash took place resulting in injuries. Officers said the closure is between Gate City Boulevard and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Triad Sheriffs warn: Don’t lose your hard-earned money!
GREENSBORO, N.C. — In the last week and a half, two Triad sheriffs have made it a point to talk about scams folks are dealing with in their county. Scammers aren't limited by county lines, state lines. and whether they start with a call, text, email, or pop-up on your computer, the scammers will all want you to take...
Two Men Arrested Following High Speed Chase in Rockingham County
Two men were arrested following a chase in Rockingham County on Thursday. According to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, at 9:40 am deputies were performing routine patrol in the area of Gold Hill Rd. and Highway 220 when they noticed a white Dodge Ram occupied by individuals suspected in local breaking and...
Hundreds come out to celebrate Girls in Aviation Day with Samaritan’s Purse at Greensboro...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Hundreds of girls in Greensboro got to be a part of the nationwide Girls in Aviation Day celebrations. Sept. 20 marks the 11th annual Girls in Aviation Day, a tradition that aims to inspire girls to pursue careers in the aviation and aerospace industries by connecting them with professionals...
