Rockingham County teacher creates lifelong impact for students with special needs
MAYODAN, N.C. — In a classroom tucked inside Dalton McMichael High School, the lessons go far beyond textbooks and tests. Dana Tucker, a special education teacher, spends her days guiding a group of exceptional children through both academic instruction and critical life skills as part of the school’s adaptive...
Sheriff preparing churches for active shooter, New school building opens in Greensboro
Here's what you need to know today. With mass shootings continuing to devastate communities across the country, an Iredell County sheriff is expanding efforts to protect one of the most vulnerable public spaces — churches. Sheriff Darren Campbell has launched "Church Shield," a free active shooter training program...
Randolph Co. Sheriff’s Department to receive over $1.5 million for vehicles to access rural...
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — The Randolph County Sheriff's Office was approved to receive $1,520,075 for the purpose of adding vehicles with four-wheel drive to better access rural and private roads, the sheriff's office confirmed. The funds were approved by the Randolph County Commissioners in mid-August. The sheriff's...
Movies and TV shows casting in Greensboro
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Guilford County Schools adds extra layer of protection for students called ‘safety vestibules’
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — As students return to class after summer break, Guilford County Schools is stepping up security with new additions to every elementary and middle school in the district. The district is installing what it calls “safety vestibules.” It’s a secure entryway that’s designed to ensure visitors...
Winston-Salem PD assisting Greensboro PD with investigation at Salem Lake
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Winston-Salem Police Department is currently assisting the Greensboro Police Department with an investigation at Salem Lake. It is unclear at this point what the nature of the investigation is. According to Winston-Salem PD, the investigation is being led by the Greensboro Police Department....
Police investigate robbery and assault at Boston Cleaners in Burlington
BURLINGTON, N.C. — A person was physically assaulted and robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash Monday afternoon at Boston Cleaners, 2182 N. Church Street, Burlington police said. Officers were dispatched around 3:04 p.m. and found the victim with injuries from the assault. The victim was taken to a...
Visual and performing arts elementary opens in Guilford County, North Carolina
The Peeler-Hampton Visual and Performing Arts Elementary School replaces two campuses heavily damaged in a 2018 tornado. The school was built on the site of an elementary school heavily damaged in a 2018 tornado. The new facility emphasizes visual and performing arts education. Peeler-Hampton is a magnet school...
Greensboro airport still recruiting after Jet Zero win
As North Carolina’s biggest economic development catch, JetZero is going to gobble up more than 600 acres at Piedmont Triad International Airport. That still leaves several hundred acres at the site, which is enough to keep it in the hunt for prospective tenants. “There are three or four of...
Greensboro nonprofit helps people express themselves through dance
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — If you’re old enough to walk, you should be dancing, and you don’t have to be as good as John Travolta in “Saturday Night Fever.” The Royal Expressions Contemporary Ballet is a nonprofit that offers not only ballet but also jazz, hip-hop, tap and contemporary dance classes, and the school is...
