Meyer latest Polk County athlete to take part in East-West All-Star games
When Polk County’s Cooper Meyer takes the field in the East-West All-Star Soccer Game on July 21 at Truist Point in High Point, he will continue a long tradition of […]
Water main break closes W. Florida Street between Glenwood Avenue and Willomore Street
GREENSBORO, N.C. — All lanes of the 1200 block of West Florida Street between Glenwood Avenue and Willomore Street are closed because of a water main break, Greensboro city officials said Thursday. Twenty-five customers are without service. City crews are working to repair the break and get lanes reopened,...
Keep your umbrella close in Piedmont Triad Friday as showers, thunderstorms roll though
(WGHP) — Keep your umbrella close. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast. Friday will be hot and muggy with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. A few thunderstorms could produce heavy rain and strong, gusty winds. Morning temperatures will be in the lower 70s with highs in the low to middle
Forsyth residents relying on crisis services for mental health, report shows
A new Forsyth County analysis shows many residents are relying on crisis services when it comes to behavioral health. According to the report, Forsyth County has the highest rate of emergency department visits for depression and suicidal ideation among the state’s five most populous counties. It has the second...
Quilt honoring nation’s 250th makes itself cozy in Burlington
It was with surprisingly little road dust that a handmade quilt arrived in Burlington as part of a traveling tribute to this nation’s 250th anniversary. Christened “We the People,” this 80-by-80-inch tapestry had been crafted by a local quilting guild called the Alamance Piecemakers to commemorate the semiquincentennia
City of Burlington calls for ‘voluntary’ water conservation measures despite recent rains
The city of Burlington is urging its utility customers to voluntarily dial back their water usage due to the lingering effects of the drought that has gripped much of the state over the past several months. Burlington’s city council formally called for these voluntary conservation measures on Tuesday in keeping...
2 charged after fatal ‘targeted’ shooting on Hidden Creek Terrace in High Point, police...
Editor’s Note: The above video was posted on April 30, 2026. HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Two people were charged this week in connection to a fatal shooting in High Point earlier this year, according to a High Point Police Department news release. High Point officers responded to a shooting in a home on Hidden […]
Antoin Scales performs live on FOX8
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Antoin Scales performs live in the FOX8 studio. You can visit his website at https://www.antionscales.com/. See more live music from Piedmont Triad performers Thursdays at 10 a.m. on FOX8. FOX8 is looking for more local musicians and musical groups to spotlight. If you’re interested in perform
Mom of first teen cited amid Winston-Salem curfew says she sought intervention: ‘No one...
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A Winston-Salem mother says she tried to curb her teen’s behavior long before he was cited for breaking the city’s new curfew. Yajaira Cintron was also cited for violating the city’s Youth Protection Ordinance. The consequence is a rule that holds adults responsible. The police department c
Country Park to close amid Greensboro Science Center construction
Country Park to close amid Greensboro Science Center construction.
