From Peters Creek to North Point, Simply Sonya’s Reopens With Soul Food, Live Sets,...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. After a turbulent spring, Simply Sonya’s has flipped the lights back on—this time at 7843 North Point Boulevard—bringing its food‑and‑music heartbeat back to Winston‑Salem. The lounge promises the same mission: connecting people over Southern plates and a...
Major Remodeling Shuts Down Sheetz Location Until April 2026
The Sheetz location at the intersection of Somerset and Stratford is set to temporarily close from December 1st. The news has sparked curiosity among the local community, with many wondering about the reason behind the closure and its duration.
Unexpected Closure: The Downfall of Habit Burger Grill
The Habit Burger Grill, a popular fast-food chain, has recently closed its doors. The sudden closure has left many locals puzzled, as the establishment had been operational for a considerable amount of time. Despite its less-than-ideal location and lack of foot traffic, the restaurant's abrupt shutdown has sparked a...
3 Best Towns Where You Can Afford a Home—and Actually Enjoy Life in North...
Burlington, Rocky Mount, and Kannapolis stand out in recent 2024–2025 reports as three North Carolina towns where middle‑income buyers can still afford a home and enjoy good amenities, walkable cores, and rail connections to larger cities. Each offers sub‑or near‑state‑median home prices plus access to Amtrak routes...
Trinity Man Arrested at Mendenhall and Surrett Intersection for Drug Possession
On November 26, 2025, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to an unconscious driver blocking traffic at the intersection of Mendenhall Road and Surrett Drive in Trinity. The driver, Wesley Jason Murray, 43, was found with a controlled substance in his vehicle.
Swepsonville approves annexation, rezoning, $100,000 for new Sheetz over residents’ objections
Swepsonville’s town council approved the annexation and rezoning of about three acres on the edge of town last Tuesday night, in order to make way for a Sheetz gas station and convenience store. The council did so over the objections of the nine public speakers who “signed up to...
Man dies after shooting on Rainbow Drive in Greensboro, police say
A man has died after a shooting in Greensboro, police say.
Triad family thankful as daughter finishes cancer treatment
MADISON, N.C. — Days before Thanksgiving, the Smoot family is experiencing a kind of gratitude they once only hoped for. After spending months in Philadelphia for their daughter Lilah’s medical care, Tyler and Katelynn Smoot returned home to North Carolina with uplifting news: 2-year-old Lila has completed her...
27-year-old man dead in crash with tractor-trailer in Rockingham County
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — A 27-year-old is dead after colliding with a tractor-trailer in Rockingham County on Tuesday, Nov. 25, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. A tractor trailer hauling mulch crashed with a Toyota Corolla on US 29 S near Benaja Road at around 3:20 p.m.,...
Construction projects delayed as workers fear Border Patrol arrests in N.C.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Construction projects are being delayed across North Carolina after Customs and Border Protection's “Operation Charlotte’s Web" led to more than 300 immigration-related arrests from Charlotte to Raleigh. Hundreds of construction workers have been calling out of work in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro...

















