NASCAR reschedules Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium due to winter weather
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium has been postponed to Monday, Feb. 2, due to the impacts of winter weather, NASCAR announced in a press release. On Thursday, NASCAR announced that Saturday events, including NASCAR Cup Series practice, qualifying and heat races, have been...
Safety experts warn sledding fun can turn dangerous without precautions
GREENSBORO, N.C. — With snow expected to draw families to popular hills across the Triad this weekend, safety experts are reminding the public that sledding fun can quickly turn dangerous without proper precautions. Earlier this week, dozens of people were seen sledding on hills around Greensboro, taking advantage...
WATCH: FOX8’s Madison Forsey goes sledding in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — As the snow continues to rain down, leaving fluffy white powder across Greensboro and the rest of the Piedmont Triad, FOX8’s Madison Forsey decided to have some old-fashioned fun with a sled.
Stuck on the side of the road? What 911 says you should do next…
GREENSBORO, N.C. — To say there were hundreds of car crashes and stranded cars on this Winter Storm day would almost be an understatement. As of noon on Saturday, the North Carolina Highway Patrol responded to 750 collisions and 817 calls for service. In Greensboro alone, there were 41 crash calls and 61 traffic...
Snowy roads and brutal cold continue
While we are still waiting for the final totals, we do know our ongoing snow storm is already the highest snow-producing storm in the Queen City since 2004! Snow will continue through about midnight for most of us, although it should begin to lighten up some after sunset. Many areas will reach double-digit totals...
Crash closes portion of New Walkertown Road in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — The 2700 block of New Walkertown Road is closed after a crash on Friday night, according to a City of Winston-Salem news release. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time. Drivers are asked to take an alternate route through the area. This is […]
Greensboro police respond to more than 100 crashes as snow and ice blanket roads
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro police have responded to more than 100 crashes as icy roads worsened during the winter storm, and they’re urging people to stay off the roads. Police said many drivers are underestimating the danger of ice-covered roads, mistaking snow-covered streets as safe to travel. Officials...
Greensboro police, NC State Highway Patrol warn drivers of dangerous road conditions amid winter...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Greensboro Police Department and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol received numerous traffic calls on Saturday as inches of snow covered the state. FOX8 spoke with Lt. Calvert of the GPD and Trooper Whit Efird to discuss dangerous road conditions and how those who must travel can...
65-year-old woman killed in crash while walking in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) —A 65-year-old woman was killed in a crash while walking in Winston-Salem on Friday night, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. At around 8:33 p.m. on Friday, officers came to the 2800 block of New Walkertown Road after getting a report of a crash involving a pedestrian.
Crash with injuries shuts down Burlington Road in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — All lanes of a section of Burlington Road were shut down due to a crash with injuries on Saturday morning, according to the Greensboro Police Department. All lanes of Burlington Road between Maxfield Road and Flemingfield Road were closed as a result of the crash. Police say that there are...

















