5 Best Local Favorite Restaurants in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, North Carolina, affectionately known as the Gate City, boasts a vibrant culinary scene that reflects its rich history and diverse community. From innovative eateries to time-honored establishments, Greensboro offers a diverse array of dining experiences that cater to every palate. Here are five local...
Person County administrator named NC Superintendent of the Year
RALEIGH — Person County Schools Superintendent Rodney Peterson was named the Burroughs Wellcome Fund A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year for 2026 at an awards ceremony at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro last Thursday. The award ceremony was organized by the North Carolina Association of...
Developer Targeting I-40/I-85 Interchange for Apartments, Convenience Store
Impeccable Development is looking to develop a mixed-use project near the interchange of I-40 and I-85 in Greensboro. The Triad Business Journal reports the plans call for about 200 apartment units on about 26 acres at the back of the 2.9-acre parcel along with a 6,139-square-foot Sheetz at the corner of S....
Winston-Salem mulls park rule changes after rise in disruptive behavior
The Winston-Salem City Council is considering new rules to curb disruptive behavior in city parks. The proposed ordinance would shorten park hours, ban large bags and prohibit camping in all 83 of the city’s public parks. Violations could result in fines. The move comes after city staff removed furniture...
Halloween newspaper snippets from 100 years ago
Here are some Halloween clippings from the October 31, 1925, edition of the Winston-Salem (N.C.) Journal. This is the "Women's Page," filled with recipes, party ideas, etc. A headline states of Halloween: "The Mad Hour When Witches Ride and Black Cats Stalk on Fence Tops May Be Celebrated With an Eerie Party." It...
Forsyth County commissioner explains reasoning behind conditional debt forgiveness
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Forsyth County commissioners are keeping a close eye on the state of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools as it continues to battle a multimillion-dollar deficit. The commission voted 5-2 to approve conditional forgiveness for the $5 million in debt the district owes it and provided the...
6 hurt in wrong-way crash on U.S. 29 in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Multiple people were hurt in a crash in Greensboro on Sunday, according to Guilford County EMS and Greensboro Police. A call reporting a crash came in at 3:39 a.m., and EMS officials, fire officials and police responded to Highway 29 Southbound between 16th Street and Phillips Avenue....
Kersey Valley SpookyWoods warns guests to avoid touching actors after physical incidents
ARCHDALE, N.C. — Operators of Kersey Valley SpookyWoods took to its Facebook page to remind guests to “respect the scare” and avoid touching actors after several recent incidents involving physical contact. The popular Archdale haunted attraction said some visitors have hit, grabbed or shoved performers in recent...
Winston-Salem man charged after being shot during break-in
A warrant for arrest has been issued for a 31-year old Winston-Salem man following an incident on Penny Lane in East Bend on Friday. Authorities said around 5:15 a.m., Yadkin Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a possible home invasion and shooting. When deputies arrived, the residents reported that an...
Man charged with driving while impaired after pedestrian hit, killed in Greensboro, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – A man died in Greensboro after he was hit by a vehicle being driven by a man who has been charged with driving while impaired, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. On Saturday, at 2:17 a.m., Greensboro police, Greensboro firefighters and Guilford County EMS responded to...
