Man accused of impersonating officer faces drug, firearm charges in Randolph County: Deputies
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — A 59-year-old man was arrested in Randolph County after deputies say he falsely claimed to be a law enforcement officer and was later found in possession of drugs, cash and a firearm despite being barred from owning weapons under a domestic violence order. The Randolph...
N.C. A&T celebrates 1500 grads during commencements
“Follow your dreams and do it with purpose” was the central message delivered to North Carolina A&T State University students during the Fall 2025 undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies. NaTasha Yvette Williams ’92, a Grammy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated Broadway performer, served as the keynote...
N.C. A&T acquires nearly 90 acres of farmland
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University acquired nearly 90 acres of farmland in recent months. According to a press release, the school purchased three parcels for a little over $4 million using Title III education grant funding. The University farm was established in 1901 and includes seven animal...
Crash with injuries in Greensboro closes Freeman Mill Road exit to I-40 West, police...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Freeman Mill Road exit to I-40 West is closed northbound and southbound due to a crash involving injuries, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. The extent of the injuries is unknown. The cause of the crash is also unknown at this time. This is a developing story.
New WS/FCS Superintendent Don Phipps looks to celebrate students and rebuild trust amid low...
Don Phipps was sworn in as the new superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools on Dec. 1. Just over a week later, a student died in what officials called an accidental stabbing incident at North Forsyth High School. Instead of speaking at a planned community event about his vision for the...
Sunshine to return mid-morning Friday after strong winds, rain sweep through Central NC
The front will bring gusty rains, but sunshine is expected to return mid-morning as the system clears out.
Winston-Salem man accused of statutory rape
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A Winston-Salem man is facing several child sex crime charges after an Invictus Task Force investigation. In July, the ITF began an investigation into a reported sex offense and identified Caiden Isaiah Morrison, 20, of Winston-Salem, as the suspect. On Thursday, the ITF conducted a...
K-9 Bo safely finds missing 9-year-old in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A missing 9-year-old child was safely found last night in Winston-Salem thanks to the efforts of a K-9 officer. On Thursday night, the Winston-Salem Police Department came to the 1000 block of Goldfloss Street after getting a report of a missing child. Police say they quickly deployed...
14 Hidden North Carolina Spots With The Best Pulled Pork Sandwiches
I’ll never forget the road trip I took through North Carolina with my friends, cruising down the Blue Ridge Parkway, and stumbling upon a tiny barbecue joint in a small town that served the most incredible pulled pork sandwiches we’d ever had. It was a revelation – the...
The 2025 baby boom at the North Carolina Zoo
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina Zoo is home to thousands of animals. They even added a few new ones this year, too. In this week’s Zoo Filez, FOX8’s Shannon Smith shows us some of the babies born in 2025.

















