Graham city council members planning tax hike must hope voters have amnesia
Members of Graham’s city council either have a severe case of amnesia – or they’re hoping the city’s voters do. Because three of the council members who less than six months ago, when they were running for office, said that the city’s tax rate of 30.99 cents per $100 valuation was “about right,” have now decided it’s...
From rugs to textiles to furniture: 9 home companies seek tariff refunds
High Point, N.C. – At least nine home-related companies have turned to the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking refunds for tariffs they say were unlawfully collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, escalating a legal fight that could have broad implications for companies that rely on global sourcing.
Urbia takes new showroom space for April market
Urbia Imports, a family-owned furnishings wholesaler, will relocate its High Point Market showroom to 220 Elm, suite 326. Debuting the new space at the April 25-29 market after more than a decade in the C&D Building, Urbia says the new location offers increased visibility, stronger foot traffic and strategic...
The Massive Used Bookstore In North Carolina That Takes Nearly All Day To Explore
It starts with a quick browse and somehow turns into hours you didn’t plan for. McKay’s Mebane has a way of pulling people in, whether they came for one book or just a look around. Sitting on Wilson Road in Mebane, this enormous second-hand store is packed with...
Former King police officer killed in crash
FORSYTH COUNTY — A former city of King police officer was killed in a motor vehicle crash on Saturday, March 7. "It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of one of our own, Deputy Kaleb Mitchell, a Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputy," stated a release from the sheriff's office this morning. Kaleb, as...
Goal of new plan is to transform South Main Street in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A new concept plan could bring major changes to South Main Street in High Point with the goal of making the corridor safer and more walkable. This project is led by the Southwest Renewal Foundation with funding assistance from the City of High Point. The concept plan lays out both […]
Forsyth County greenlights Triad Park pipeline project
Forsyth County commissioners have signed off on a new gas pipeline segment that will pass through a public park in Kernersville. The Southeast Supply Enhancement is part of a $1.2 billion project by Transcontinental Pipe Line Company, or Transco. A portion of pipeline is set to run through Triad Park,...
Spafford Launches Spring Tour with Dream-Fueled Jam Journey at Greensboro’s Ziggy’s
Brian Moss | Spafford | Greensboro, NC | March 3rd, 2026 – photos by Alexius Lipot. Spafford kicked off their Spring Tour with a packed room on a Tuesday night in the heart of downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, at the beloved and nostalgic jam-band staple of the Triad, Ziggy’s.
Auditor follow-up finds more issues in Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools
State auditor follow-up details $15M in delayed expenses and an $11M budget overdraft in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
Audit reveals more details on school district’s financial mismanagement; leaders outline steps to fix...
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A newly released audit is offering deeper insight into how financial practices within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district contributed to its ongoing money mismanagement. At a meeting Thursday night, district leaders discussed the findings and outlined steps they say are being taken...

















