WS/FCS presentation details $37 million deficit, budget cuts
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools shared a presentation on Monday outlining further details of the district’s $37 million budget deficit. WS/FCS says that the deficit is “currently estimated at $37 million,” and the North Carolina Board of Education is requiring that the district have...
NC man found guilty of crashing into Mecklenburg County ambulance, injuring Medic employees
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A North Carolina man was found guilty of felony assault charges Tuesday two years after crashing into a parked ambulance in northeast Charlotte and seriously injuring several people. A Mecklenburg County jury found Brian Ogbonna, of Colfax, guilty on four counts: He pleaded not...
Uniquely Guilford students are uniquely hungry
During the community meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 27, students raised concerns about food access. One of the many changes across Guilford’s campus has been related to students’ access to food. With the Grill now being closed on Sundays, Rachel’s hours being cut, sharing meal swipes being restricted, and the dining hall...
Greensboro seeks more ‘connected’ downtown
Over the next decade, Greensboro leaders aim to address problems common to many downtown areas: vacant storefronts and a lack of street parking. As the Piedmont Triad emerges as a magnet for major economic developments, most recently California-based JetZero and its pledge of more than 14,500 jobs, Downtown...
Don’t let the storm fry your TV. The $50 investment every home needs
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Severe weather can strike with little warning—bringing high winds, downed power lines, and sudden outages. That can put your expensive electronics at risk of serious damage. Consumer Reports reveals some simple steps to help protect your devices when the power goes out. When a big...
City of Greensboro brings back neighborhood traffic calming project
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro wants to continue its Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. Starting October 1, residents can apply to have their neighborhood studied to see if it is eligible for traffic calming devices. The City of Greensboro said the program was a success last year, leading to a 16%...
High school boxer wins title belt in his first bout
ASHEBORO — Milton Muro is proof positive what can be accomplished when a student-athlete sets his mind to achieve a certain goal. The Asheboro High School junior competed in his first certified boxing competition last week in Wilmington, and with the guidance of local boxing coach Lewis Baldwin, captured the...
North Carolina Church Shows Kindness in an All New Way by Taking Care of...
Sometimes, certain Christians give other Christians a bad name. It’s easy to not feel close to the church when you hear about the greed and ignorance that sometimes happens within its walls. A woman explains how a North Carolina church went above and beyond to be helpful toward those in need. Many people in the...
Between Greensboro And Winston-Salem Is North Carolina’s Small, Cozy Airport With Southern Hospitality
If you've flown through some of the country's larger airports like LAX or JFK, you've probably felt overwhelmed. The sheer size of them can make you feel like you might as well have a barcode on your head. While you might get your daily step count in by simply trying to find your gate, it can all be a bit much....
Dog rescued during Hurricane Helene becomes store greeter in Greensboro
A 2-year-old Anatolian Shepherd named Kojak is ready to work at a Greensboro hardware store.
