Storms, heavy rain again Wednesday in central NC
Another round of afternoon and evening storms on Wednesday in central North Carolina could involve severe thunderstorm warnings. Damaging wind and isolated flooding have been the main problems so far this week, and they will again be possible Wednesday with daytime heating and high humidity. Central North Carolina is a
Alamance County woman inspires others through theatre
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Sometimes, you can meet people and know they’re doing exactly what they’ve been gifted to do. Tami Kress is one of those people. “I was a theatre kid. Did my first show when I was 5 and threw a blanket over the swing set, so we had a grand drape. […]
Girls head outdoors for a “digital detox” at summer camp
PIEDMONT — Hundreds of girls across western and central North Carolina are gearing up to explore the outdoors at day, overnight and horse summer camp programs with Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P). This summer, the overnight week-long and half-week sessions of summer camp programs are hosted at Keyauwee
Macy Grove Road Extension opens early in Forsyth County, improves commute
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The Macy Grove Road Extension in Kernersville is finally open after years of construction, and drivers are seeing minutes shaved off their daily commute. It’s a $12 million project connecting Macy Grove Road to Piney Grove Road. While the new Macy Grove Road Extension is less than a mile
Hendrick Acquires Eight Luxury Franchises in Charlotte and Greensboro
Hendrick Automotive Group bought eight luxury import dealerships from Foreign Cars Italia. The sale closed July 1. Hickory-based Paramount Automotive Group sold two clusters to the Charlotte vehicle retailer. Foreign Cars Italia Charlotte operates on Tyvola Road at Interstate 77. Ferrari of Charlotte fills one building
North Carolina Invests Nearly $45 Million in Winston-Salem State University
North Carolina just made one of the largest state investments in Winston-Salem State University history — and the impact will be felt across the campus, the classroom, and the healthcare workforce for years to come. The 2026 North Carolina State Budget allocates nearly $45 million to Winston-Salem State University,...
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities announces voluntary water restrictions effective July 7
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities is implementing voluntary water conservation measures effective July 7 in response to increasingly dry conditions in Forsyth and surrounding counties, according to the utility. The utility said it is asking customers to take Stage 1 conservation measures to limit water use and pre
New business brings Filipino food, culture to Mebane
If you have a craving for Filipino cuisine, Mebane isn’t likely the first place you would consider for sating that need. But thanks to one of the newest small businesses in the city’s downtown, folks from all around Alamance and Orange counties can fill up on the food culture of the Philippines.
EEOC sues FedEx over failure to accommodate blind employees
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against FedEx, alleging that the company failed to provide reasonable accommodations to blind employees at a facility in Kernersville in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The case highlights employers’ obligat
Downtown Greensboro businesses, residents weigh in on plan to close South Elm Street for...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Downtown Greensboro business owners and residents shared their thoughts on a plan to close South Elm Street. More people who live and work along the street showed up for a weekly meeting with city leaders on Tuesday to discuss the plan. City leaders are exploring ideas to close a portion of t

















