Eden crews, Piedmont Natural Gas respond to natural gas leak
EDEN, N.C. — City officials in Eden say crews, along with Piedmont Natural Gas, responded to a natural gas leak Sunday in the Carolina Heights area. “The gas will be turned off and will remain off until late Sunday evening. All residents are advised to ventilate their homes once the gas has been turned off,” Eden...
Greensboro police investigate assault on East Bessemer Avenue
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — One person was injured in an aggravated assault early Sunday morning, according to a press release from the Greensboro Police Department. At around 3 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 3200 block of East Bessemer Avenue. One shooting victim was located and taken to a local...
City Set to Launch $10M Affordable Housing Push with New Developments and $1 Lot...
Next month the Winston-Salem City Council will vote to approve the first-round funding for its newly adopted Affordable Housing Development (AHD) program. Ahead of the full council vote in May, earlier this week the Community Development/Housing/General Government Committee had an opportunity to discuss the proposals...
Fallen Linemen Organization working to help Eden crash victims
EDEN, NC. (WGHP) — A nonprofit called the Fallen Linemen Organization works to support families of linemen who are severely injured or killed, and they’re working to support the families in Eden. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, an average of 42 lineworkers die on the job every...
Pedestrian dead after hit-and-run crash on US 29 in Greensboro: Police
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A man is dead after police say he was hit by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in Greensboro on Sunday morning. According to the Greensboro Police Department, officers responded to US 29 North/I 40 East merge and Randleman Road exit and found a hispanic man lying in the roadway with "injuries...
Winston-Salem police investigating incident involving ‘discharging firearm within city limits’
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating an incident involving discharging a firearm within city limits. Officers were called to North Liberty Street around 11:49 p.m. on Saturday in response to a report of firearms being discharged. Police say “evidence of a firearm being discharged...
‘It’s in God’s hands’: Grand Strand man speaks after cousins involved in fatal NC...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A man whose cousins were involved in a fatal wreck on Thursday spoke with WMBF News on Saturday. “Right now, it’s in God’s hands. You know, we’re just praying for god’s grace and a supernatural healing,” Dr. Timothy Carter said.
Driver arrested after police chase and hitting trooper’s car in Hope Mills
A driver was arrested overnight following a police chase near Hope Mills. The incident began when a North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. Instead of pulling over, the driver left, initiating a pursuit. The driver turned onto a dead-end road, where he hit...
18-year-old killed in Robeson County shooting, person of interest identified
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office says it has identified a person of interest following a deadly Saturday night shooting in Rowland. Rashawn Johnson, 18, of Fairmont, was pronounced dead at the scene of incident at the 500 block of Ruby Road in Rowland. Deputies responded about 8:15...
10 Gorgeous Small Towns In North Carolina That Are Made For Springtime Getaways
Looking for charming small towns in North Carolina for a springtime adventure?. These 10 delightful destinations offer historic downtown areas and beautiful outdoor spaces perfect for weekend escapes!. 1. Benson. The moment you step onto Main Street in Benson, you feel like you’ve discovered a hidden treasure. This...