Greensboro Police Chief John Thompson reflects on tenure, looks ahead
John Thompson was first appointed as Greensboro’s Police Chief in 2022. He stepped into the role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over his tenure, the city has seen a decline in violent crime, but has also faced calls from the community to end tactics like regulatory stops and safety frisks.
Forsyth County, NC: 80 Medications Stolen in Clemmons Pharmacy Break-In
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Clemmons, North Carolina – A Winston-Salem man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a Clemmons pharmacy and stealing dozens of medications Monday morning. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s...
Graham city council set to strike out at residents, again – this time curbing...
Dozens of residents who turned out to speak at the Graham city council meeting on February 10 were, no doubt, deeply disappointed that the council ignored their pleas to keep and fix the existing Sesquicentennial Park. Instead, last week, during a special meeting, the council voted, 3-2, to move the park around the...
Housing is key topic in Greensboro City Council retreat
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro is growing fast, but the supply of affordable housing is not keeping pace. That is what industry experts shared with city leaders on the second day of a Greensboro City Council retreat. City leaders heard directly from state and private sector experts about affordable housing,...
Bluey, French Bulldog puppy stolen in Burlington apartment break-in, returned safe to owner
BURLINGTON, N.C. — A French Bulldog puppy stolen during a Burlington apartment break-in last month has been recovered and returned to her owner, police announced on Thursday. Bluey, a female French Bulldog puppy, was two months old when she was taken on Jan. 2, 2026, when an apartment at...
Winston-Salem asks residents to delay lawn mowing until April
Winston-Salem leaders are encouraging residents not to mow their lawns next month. City officials say mowing too early can be devastating to North Carolina’s native pollinators. Lawn equipment can destroy ground-nesting bee habitats. And cutting down so-called “weeds” like dandelions, violets and clover removes some...
City of Greensboro Neighborhood Toolbox program reopening March 5
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Spring time is around the corner, which means you may be eyeing up some home improvement projects as the forecast gets warmer. Well, did you know you don't have to buy all the expensive tools you need? You can borrow them for free!. The City of...
Rich Harwood: As America turns 250, it’s time to begin again
I know many people are approaching America’s 250th anniversary with a sense of trepidation, even dread. Is there really anything to celebrate given the recent chaos and uncertainty we’ve been experiencing? Is productively reckoning with our history a possibility these days? And how hopeful will we allow ourselves to...
Beloved Community Center focuses on unity, civic engagement in Downtown Greensboro
In the heart of downtown Greensboro on Arlington Street, the Beloved Community Center is working to strengthen neighborhoods through civic engagement and community building. The non-profit is housed inside Faith Community Church, it describes its mission as serving as a model to help guide Greensboro, the state and...
Man faces multiple charges after pursuit, crash involving Gibsonville police vehicle, officers say
GIBSONVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A man faces multiple charges after a crash on Wednesday involving a Gibsonville police vehicle, according to a Gibsonville Police Department news release. Around 2:30 p.m., the GPD was told about a vehicle that had driven away from a traffic stop conducted by the Burlington Police...
