Saxapahaw church displaced by flooding forges new bonds with neighboring church
SAXAPAHAW, N.C. (WGHP) — As construction continues five months after two feet of Tropical Storm Chantal floodwaters inundated Saxapahaw United Methodist Church, the congregation is celebrating Christmas with a neighboring church that welcomed them in with open arms. In the wake of devastating flooding to her church...
Rep. Steve Ross announces he will not seek reelection after more than 30 years
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — State Rep. Steve Ross announced he will not seek reelection, ending more than three decades of public service representing Alamance County in the North Carolina General Assembly. Ross made the announcement Dec. 4 in a Facebook post, saying the decision came after “a long period...
High Point’s Little Sally troll sculpture is drawing big crowds
Last month in High Point, renowned Danish artist Thomas. Dambo unveiled his enormous new outdoor troll sculpture. Since then, it has become a big hit with tourists and locals alike. Just west of downtown, there’s a small clearing in some vine-covered woods behind an abandoned sock factory. There sits a...
Federal Funding Cuts Hit Queens University Programs, Forcing Hard Choices as Merger Looms
Queens University of Charlotte is entering a year of major transition as federal funding cuts, enrollment struggles and the looming merger with Elon University converge to reshape the future of the century-old institution. While the university maintains that its core mission will remain intact, administrators and...
Christmas wrappings can’t be recycled, just trash them! But don’t put used electronics in...
GREENSBORO, N.C. — There's paper and boxes and bows, and more paper and boxes and bows, I mean, it just multiplies until you're covered in Christmas. What do you do with all that?. Grab yourself a trash bag, because a lot of Christmas is not recyclable. “Wrapping paper is...
Graham experiences several terminations, disciplinary actions over past 16 month
A sewer plant operator who was caught using “cannabinoids” is one of four people who’ve been dismissed from Graham’s municipal staff in the past year and a half. According to Graham’s personnel records, this 13-year veteran of the city’s utilities staff was let go in October under the city’s “zero tolerance” policy...
Winston-Salem State University: Education for a Stronger Workforce
Winston-Salem State University partnerships drive biotechnology growth across North Carolina's Piedmont Triad. Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is measuring and driving economic impact, strengthening several key local industries through its programs and partnerships. Regenerative Medicine Across the Piedmont...
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...
13 Candies To Buy And 7 To Skip At Mast General Store
If you're planning a trip to Mast General Store, just know that there are more candies than you can count. We figured out some of the best ones to get.
NC Approves Permits for Controversial Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion
New Pipeline Permits Approved in Central North Carolina Amid Controversy. In a significant move, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has given the green light to water and air permits for the development of new natural gas pipelines in central North Carolina. This decision has sparked both support...
