Judge dismisses former Elon University professor’s wrongful termination lawsuit
A judge has dismissed former Elon University professor Ray Knight's lawsuit against the university. Former Elon University professor of accounting Ray Knight’s federal lawsuit against the university has been dismissed. Knight originally filed the lawsuit Feb. 6, alleging that the university retaliated against him for w
North Carolina Has A Low-Key Restaurant With Fried Chicken That Steals The Show
North Carolina has no shortage of fried chicken legends, but every now and then, a quiet little spot comes along and completely changes the game. No celebrity chef. No endless waitlist. No over-the-top marketing campaign telling you it’s the next big thing. Just a plate of perfectly crispy fried chicken...
New highway marker honors Ham the Astrochimp at NC Zoo entrance in Asheboro
ASHEBORO, N.C. — A new historic North Carolina highway marker is being installed today to honor Ham the Astrochimp. Ham was launched into space as part of America’s early space program and became one of the most famous animals tied to the nation’s space history. He later...
Partly cloudy, high of 87 on Tuesday in Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — High pressure will build down the Appalachian chain today, drawing in drier air and helping to clear our skies. Sky conditions vary across the Piedmont this morning, with clearer skies to the north and cloudier skies to the south. As an area of high pressure works its way southward from
Davidson-Davie’s Dr. Sarah Wright receives prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
{Dr. Sarah Wright, pictured with students at Musee d’Aquitaine in Bordeaux, France, during a recent Study Abroad Program. Contributed Photo}. Davidson-Davie Community College is celebrating an honor that one of their own has earned – Dr. Sarah Wright, director of the International Education program, has been named a Fu
Piedmont Triad community colleges say grant will help trucking programs
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A new expansion of the federal Pell Grant program could help make it easier for more people to train for high-demand jobs like commercial truck drivers. Here in the Piedmont Triad, community colleges say they’re working to ensure their truck driving training program is eligible. Leaders
Forsyth Tech launches paid summer electrical academy
Forsyth Technical Community College has launched a new summer academy for students exploring electrical careers. It's part of a statewide initiative to grow the workforce. Gov. Josh Stein and the Siemens Foundation announced the “Careers Electric” effort earlier this year. Their goal is to prepare 25,000 North Carolini
City To Honor Five Dudley Seniors With 2026 Morningside Awards
The Greensboro City Council will recognize five James B. Dudley High School seniors with the 2026 Morningside Awards during its Tuesday, July 21 meeting. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building at 300 W. Washington St. The City of Greensboro’s Human...
59-year-old North Carolina man faces additional charges after crash killed VDOT employee, injured another
A grand jury indicted a 59-year-old man from North Carolina on additional charges after a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) employee died and another was injured in a crash on July 1 in Sussex County.
Greensboro man accused of exposing himself to shoppers at T.J. Maxx on West Wendover...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A Greensboro man is accused of exposing himself to shoppers at a store in a West Wendover Avenue plaza on Sunday. James Bell, 44, of Greensboro, faces a felony indecent exposure to a minor charge and a misdemeanor indecent exposure charge. Warrants allege one of two people he exposed himself

















