Advanced Laser Factory Coming to North Carolina
Optical and photonic technologies company Lumentum Holdings Inc. announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Greensboro, North Carolina. The factory will produce advanced indium phosphide (InP)-based optical products, including continuous wave (CW) and ultra-high-power (UHP) lasers, that serve as...
Greensboro police investigate aggravated assault on Bessemer Avenue
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Greensboro Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault that left one person injured. On Saturday at 3:41 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 2300 block of Bessemer Avenue and found one person had been shot. They were taken to a local hospital with...
Greensboro teen faces over a dozen charges after shots fired into 2 occupied homes,...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A Greensboro teen faces multiple charges in connection with two shootings this year, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. Tivharyi Jefferson, 18, was arrested by Greensboro police and charged after shots were fired into an occupied home on Jan. 24 around 1:55 a.m. on...
Study Reveals America’s Most Dog-Friendly Cities
Choosing where to live often comes down to cost, job opportunities and lifestyle. But for millions of pet owners, there is another factor that matters just as much: how easy it is to live there with a dog. Limited green space, expensive vet care and few pet-friendly places can make daily life harder for both pets and...
Retro Dirty Soda Shop Heading To Greensboro
The team behind The Daily Grind in Burlington is planning to launch a new concept this year. Chase Strange and Emily Baker will open Float Dirty Soda and Ice Cream in Greensboro at 1013 Battleground Ave. The Triad Business Journal first reported the news. With the new concept, Strange and...
⚠️ Temporary Water Disinfection Change in Greensboro Area
The City of Greensboro and nearby communities — including Archdale, Burlington, High Point, Jamestown, Randleman, Reidsville, and the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority — will temporarily switch from using chloramines to chlorine to disinfect drinking water. This routine process helps keep the water system clean...
DOGE Canceled $349K Grant to Replace Museum’s HVAC Because ChatGPT Flagged It as ‘DEI,’...
The funds had already been released when the grant was terminated
🏭 Rockingham County Manufacturing Jobs – Multiple Openings in Eden, NC
Rockingham County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing, especially around Eden. Local employers are hiring for leadership and hands-on roles that keep production lines moving and quality high.
Drug Trafficking Arrest Following Trinity Search Warrant
On March 17, 2026, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home on Koonce Ct. in Trinity. Detectives seized a trafficking amount of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, two firearms, and cash.
Burlington police arrest man after drug bust at Flanner Street home
BURLINGTON, N.C. — A Burlington man is facing multiple drug trafficking charges after police executed a search warrant at a residence on Flanner Street, police said. Officers with the Burlington Police Department said they seized a firearm, various controlled substances and items commonly associated with the...

















