Randolph County leaders urge funding for homeless shelters after cold snap
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — People who interact with the unhoused population in Asheboro and Randolph County are urging leaders to increase funding to shelters after the recent cold snap filled the shelters. There are resources in the county, but directors of those say they are limited, and the sheriff says his...
Man charged in shooting during fight at Food Lion over turkey has warrant out...
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A man charged in connection to a shooting involving an argument over a turkey in a High Point Food Lion last month has a warrant out for his arrest after not showing up to his court appearance on Monday, according to the order for arrest. Background Around 6:05 p.m. on […]
We ate our way through Whataburger and ranked it all
The Triangle is closer than ever to realizing its Whataburger dreams. The popular Texas burger chain opened a new location in Mebane last week, its 11th in North Carolina and inching ever closer to the Triangle. Patience is a virtue and when it comes to burgers, and I simply don’t have it. So a team from The News &...
Greensboro apartment complex without power, heat for 5 hours
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — People living in one area of Greensboro found themselves without power for five hours on Monday. Duke Energy crews worked to restore power after a fallen tree hit a major power line. The lights and the heat came back on at around 11:40 a.m. FOX8 spoke with Peter Chionos, who lives in […]
North Carolina A&T Announces Details for 100th Homecoming
The Greatest Homecoming on Earth reaches its 100th edition as North Carolina A&T locks in a Halloween night matchup at Truist Stadium. The post North Carolina A&T Announces Details for 100th Homecoming appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
Forsyth County mulls purchase of new metal detectors for schools
Forsyth County leaders are considering funding new metal detectors for district schools after a fatal stabbing at North Forsyth High School last week. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools officials say it would cost about $2 million to equip all middle and high schools with OPENGATE walk-through scanners, which...
Whataburger is coming to the Triangle. Here’s a Texan’s guide to ordering
As a Texan, I’ve got strong opinions about particular culinary matters. Brisket is the best kind of barbecue . Beans do not belong in chili. But to opine on a friend’s choice of hamburger toppings? Wouldn’t be prudent. And this hesitation, I fear, caused a bit of anxiety for The News & Observer’s food writer, Drew...
Man accused of looking into woman’s bathroom stall at Asheboro Sheetz, police say
ASHEBORO, N.C. — Asheboro police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of following a woman into a gas station restroom and looking into her stall, authorities said. The incident happened at a Sheetz convenience store, where police said the man followed the woman into...
Couple wants justice 5 years after fatal Winston-Salem shooting
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — It’s been more than five years since a fatal shooting at Glen Hi Road in Winston-Salem. One man was killed, and three other people were hurt. The man who’s been accused in the shooting, Bryan Quick, has yet to stand trial. It happened during what witnesses say was a Halloween party […]
11 firefighters and 2 other people injured after North Carolina house fire and explosion
SALISBURY, N.C. (AP) — Eleven firefighters and two other people were injured in a house fire explosion in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, officials said. Salisbury Fire Chief Bob Parnell said firefighters did not have life-threatening injuries but were getting treated for contusions, concussions and smoke...

















