Kernersville man dies after fiery wrong-way crash on I-40 involving multiple vehicles, Greensboro police...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro police have identified the man who died after a crash on Interstate 40 last week, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. On March 18, around 12:09 p.m., Greensboro officers, Greensboro firefighters and Guilford County EMS responded to Exit 208 of I-40 West when...
Student arrested following lockdown at North Carolina high school
NORTH CAROLINA — A student and an 18-year-old relative were arrested Wednesday after a threat prompted a lockdown at Thomasville High School, according to the Thomasville Police Department. Authorities said the incident began just before 2 p.m. when a school resource officer requested assistance after two individuals...
Insurance company sued 3 years after fire at Greensboro condo complex: ‘Chain reaction of...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Home Owners Association for the Somerset Village Condominiums is suing State Farm after they say the insurance company won’t pay up on the last roughly $500,000 needed to complete a rebuild after a devastating fire. “It’s a chain reaction of nonsense,” said Chris...
Energy plant to create 160 jobs in Eden
EDEN, N.C. — A Brazilian-based energy manufacturer is coming to the Triad, bringing 160 jobs to Rockingham County. On Tuesday, state and local leaders, including Gov. Josh Stein, announced TSEA Energy will invest $25 million to open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Eden. “They chose it because of...
Teenager stabbed to death in Summerfield, deputies say
SUMMERFIELD, N.C. — A teenaged male was fatally stabbed Tuesday evening in Summerfield, according to the Guilford County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the 3100 block of Oak Ridge Road at approximately 6:40 p.m. in reference to a "reported disorder". When they arrived, they found the juvenile suffering from...
Four men fighting in road after dark get run over by a car, NC...
A brawl in the middle of the road came to an abrupt end when all four men were struck by a passing vehicle, according to investigators in North Carolina. It happened at 8:10 p.m. Saturday, Greensboro, and the men’s injuries ranged from minor to serious, the Greensboro Police Department said in a March 24 news...
EMS responds to water rescue at Madison River Park in Rockingham County
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Emergency crews responded to a water rescue call involving two people at Madison River Park on Sunday, according to a Rockingham County government representative. At about 3:17 p.m., EMS, fire crews, law enforcement and the Swift Water Rescue Team were called to the park.
2 injured in stabbing on Oak Ridge Road in Summerfield
SUMMERFIELD, N.C. (WGHP) — Two people were injured in a stabbing in Summerfield on Tuesday evening, according to Guilford County EMS. At about 6:49 p.m., EMS responded to the 3100 block of Oak Ridge Road. At the scene, officials found two patients, one with critical injuries and another with minor injuries. FOX8 is...
Winston-Salem man accused of abusing 6-year-old girl has $500K bond revoked
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A registered sex offender accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old child is being held without bond, according to court records. Justin Drake, 46, was arrested March 13 and charged with one count of indecent liberties with a child, Winston-Salem police said. The alleged incident occurred Feb. 27...
💰 $1.5M to Expand Addiction Diversion Programs in 7 NC Communities
Governor Josh Stein, NCDHHS, and the NC Harm Reduction Coalition have announced a $1.5 million expansion of the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program. The funding will help seven law enforcement agencies — including those in Fayetteville, Albemarle, Gaston County, Greensboro, New Hanover County, Robeson...
















