Greensboro City Council approves annexing 100+ acres for development of roughly 900 homes near...
GREENSBORO, N.C. — On Tuesday evening, the Greensboro City Council unanimously approved annexing more than 100 acres off Old Randleman Road to accommodate a residential development that could bring about 900 housing units to the area. The council voted to extend city limits to include properties at 5101, 5113...
Expect another brutally hot day in Piedmont Triad Wednesday
(WGHP) — We’ll see another hot day on Wednesday then some relief from the heat will arrive. Sunny and hot on Wednesday with lows in the middle 60s and highs in the lower 90s. A few afternoon and evening thunderstorms are possible across the mountains and foothills. By Wednesday night, a few thunderstorms could drift […
Guilford County Schools dispels rumors of cancelled school after fake post circulates
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — You may have seen a post online circulating that claims Guilford County Schools (GCS) is closed for a week due to a claim of confirmed hantavirus within the district. But, this post is not legitimate. The school district made a post on Tuesday morning that...
Guilford Co. Property Tax bills go out in July. Do you still have to...
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The appeals deadline for the Guilford County Property Reappraisals has passed. If you appealed, the only thing you can do is wait to see what happens, and that could take months, even into next year. In the meantime, you'll be getting your property tax bill in...
The World’s Largest Furniture Store Is Hiding In This Small North Carolina Town
Jamestown, North Carolina, is home to the usual small town suspects, namely a charming, walkable downtown and plenty of good food. It's also home to something less expected: the world's largest furniture store. Marked by an 85-foot-tall highboy dresser, Furnitureland South’s 1.3 million square feet of showroom space sp
Guilford County commissioner explains potential impact of property tax revaluation moratorium bill
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A bill moving through the North Carolina General Assembly could impact Guilford County’s budget planning and potentially delay property tax reappraisals in nine counties across the state, including Guilford County. Senate Bill 889 is moving to the NC House of Representatives and would pla
Scrap metal fire at Reidsville recycling facility burns for over 16 hours
REIDSVILLE, N.C. — A large scrap metal pile fire at Foss Recycling in Reidsville kept firefighters on scene for more than 16 hours Monday night into Tuesday, authorities said. The Reidsville Fire Department responded to the blaze just before 9 p.m. Monday. Crews worked to contain the fire while...
Alamance County Manager recommends 2.25-cent increase to property taxes
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Alamance County Manager Heidi York recommended a 2.25-cent increase to property taxes at Monday's commissioner's meeting. The increase would generate approximately $6.2 million in new revenue, funds which York said are sorely needed. York cited the depletion of the fund balance, which she said i
Greensboro man charged after woman set on fire in West Gate City Boulevard attack:...
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A Greensboro man has been arrested and charged after police say he poured gasoline on a woman and set her on fire last week, leaving her in critical condition. Andrew Alan Lewis Mathews, 43, was taken into custody Monday night and charged with assault with a...
North Church Street closed in both directions from Henry Street to East Cone Boulevard...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A crash with injuries closed North Church Street in both directions from Henry Street to East Cone Boulevard on Monday, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. Three people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, EMS says. The cause of the crash is also unknown. Pol
