Grand jury indicts former State Rep. Cecil Brockman
A Guilford County grand jury recently indicted former Democratic state representative Cecil Brockman, just months after he was arrested for alleged sex crimes with a minor. According to court records, Brockman faces three new counts of statutory sex offense and indecent liberties with a child. He’s also indicted for...
Elon freshman saves student with CPR, encourages others to get trained
Sophomore Lucy Sharp (left) and freshman Nikki Guevara (right) talk about the afternoon Guevara gave Sharp CPR in an interview March 1 by Young Commons. When freshman Nikki Guevara realized sophomore Lucy Sharp had gone into cardiac arrest, she sprang into action. After using her skills to save another student’s...
2 killed in crash, vehicle fire on Ridgewood Road in Winston-Salem identified
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — The Winston-Salem Police Department has identified the two victims of a fatal crash that happened Monday morning. According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, at 2:54 p.m., they were called to a single-vehicle crash on Ridgewood Road. At the scene, they found a 2016 Ford off the road...
UPDATE: Prepac closing, cutting 200 Guilford furniture jobs
About two weeks after receiving a $98,393 state economic grant, Prepac Manufacturing announced Thursday it will close its Guilford County ready-to-assemble furniture factory, eliminating 200 jobs. “After careful consideration and efforts to find a sustainable path forward for the business and prospects of Prepac...
200 Layoffs: Whitsett furniture plant closing just one year after Prepac named it key...
WHITSETT, N.C. — A Canada-based manufacturer says it is shutting down operations, a move that will close its Whitsett facility and lay off about 200 employees just a few years after the plant opened. According to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Prepac Manufacturing filed a WARN notice on...
Wild Vehicle Pursuit Leaves 2 Orange County Sheriff’s Cars Damaged, 2 Charged for Drug...
A cross-county vehicle pursuit on Wednesday afternoon resulted in two Durham residents facing several felony changes, as well as a pair of damaged Orange County Sheriff’s vehicles and Alamance County properties. A release from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Thursday said 50-year-old Barry Bradley and 42-year-old...
Feather Fest at High Point City Lake Park announced
The Piedmont Environmental Center will host its first Feather Fest at High Point City Lake Park in just 10 days. The event will feature bird walks, guest speakers, and a Kids Zone, offering a fun and educational experience for families and bird enthusiasts.
Greensboro community reacts to parking plan adjustments
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The City of Greensboro is seeing changes to downtown parking, and city leaders say it was shaped by community feedback. This comes after a city parking plan that addressed post-pandemic demand, along with business walks and conversations with stakeholders. Now, the goal is to make sure...
Parents of missing girl found in North Carolina speak out: ‘Wish I could have...
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The family of a Texas teen is relieved now that their 16-year-old daughter is back in their arms. Investigators tracked her down in Rockingham County. Dakota Vettor, the man accused of bringing her to his home in Stoneville, is facing a felony abduction of children charge. Vettor...
Movies and TV shows casting in Greensboro
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 big part of that...

















