North Carolina’s 2-1-1 helpline sees 20% rise amid federal shutdown
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Calls to North Carolina’s 2-1-1 helpline are up more than 20 percent since the start of the federal government shutdown, according to the United Way of North Carolina. The 24-hour service connects people to food, rent, childcare, and other local resources. The spike shows how...
City manager names new police chief
Graham city manager Megan Garner has announced the city’s new police chief will be a career, now retired SBI agent who currently works with campus police at Elon University. Brian Neil will assume command on Monday, according to a release from the city on Friday night. Neil has 30...
Open Your Homes and Hearts: The Dogs Of Greensboro, NC Need You!
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near greensboro.
Jailer, inmate charged with felonies
A jailer within the Alamance County sheriff’s office has been charged with felonies related to drugs within the jail and apparently having sex with her accomplice, a prisoner incarcerated while awaiting trial on a 2020 murder charge. Multiple felonies were lodged against Alberta Hamm, black female, 40, of...
North Carolina among top homeschool states in nation
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The number of families choosing to homeschool their kids is growing, making North Carolina one of the top homeschool states in the nation. “Homeschool affords us the opportunity to explore what we love … For us, it’s our faith. It’s time together. It’s reading aloud,” said Helen Skeen,...
Battleground Avenue Lane Closures to Affect Greensboro Residents November 3–5
From November 3 to November 5, several lanes on Battleground Avenue in Greensboro, between Pinedale Road and Oakcrest Avenue, will be closed each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for sewer maintenance. Drivers should expect delays and consider using alternate routes.
Greensboro police seek help finding man missing since September
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro police are asking for help finding 38-year-old Terron Allen Washington who was last seen in September walking west on Stephens Street toward S. Benbow Road. Police describe Washington as 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 165 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, and typically a...
Local organizations step up to feed Triad families amid SNAP’s uncertain future
GREENSBORO, N.C. — As SNAP benefits prepare to end and the government shutdown continues, food pantries and small businesses across the Triad are stepping in to help families facing uncertainty. In Archdale-Trinity, the Community Outreach of Archdale Trinity, known as COAT, is seeing a sudden increase in families...
1 seriously injured in Greensboro shooting, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro Police are investigating after a person was hospitalized with serious injuries after a shooting Thursday morning, according to a news release. At around 9:46 a.m., the GPD, Greensboro Fire and Guilford County EMS responded to the 2000 block of East Wendover Avenue about a...
First-time homeowner finds help in battle against graffiti vandalism
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — When Latasha Wilson moved into her first home in Winston-Salem, she expected peaceful nights and the pride of home ownership. “I was the first one to move in to the house — it’s very quiet — peaceful,” she recalled. A few months...

















