First case of measles identified in North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a case of measles in a child who was visiting Forsyth and Guilford co
Greensboro residents voice reactions to the newly passed megabill during ‘No Kings’ protest
Temperatures nearing 90 degrees and intense sun did little to dampen the spirits of Greensboro protesters during a Fourth of July "No Kings" demonstration. Approximately 400 people lined the sidewalks along Market Street downtown between Eugene and Greene Streets, with the majority congregating directly in front of...
Protestors gather in Greensboro on July 4 for ‘No Kings’ rally
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — This year for Independence Day, hundreds of people practiced their First Amendment rights through a “No Kings Protest.” “You know, most years I celebrate the Fourth the classic way, I suppose,” said a protester, Chris Coppit. Coppit says this Independence Day, enjoying fireworks and a hot...
4th of July fireworks light up the night sky across central North Carolina
Thousands attended events across North Carolina to celebrate the 4th of July holiday on Friday.
From courthouses to computers, family research easier than ever
Genealogists traditionally have done their research in dusty old courthouses and libraries for many years. When computers came along, this all changed. Now researchers can get documents off the internet without stepping foot in a courthouse or library. “With all the changes, research looks very different than what...
Greensboro Announces July 4th Weekend Closures
First things first: City of Greensboro offices will of course be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Also, there will be no city garbage or recycling collections on July 4. Friday’s collections took place on Thursday, July 3, and Thursday’s collections took place on Wednesday, July...
2 men injured in shooting on Summit Avenue in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Two men are injured after a shooting on Summit Avenue late Wednesday night, according to the Greensboro Police Department. At around 10:40 p.m. on Wednesday, officers came to the 3500 block of Summit Avenue after getting a report of a shooting. At the scene, police found one man suffering...
Deputies investigate death of 15-year-old girl in Guilford County
WFMY News 2 learned a 15-year-old girl was killed at a home on Hooper Road while dog sitting.
Here’s your July 4 forecast for the Piedmont Triad!
(WGHP) — Last year, we were trying to dodge rain showers across the area, but this year our Fourth of July holiday is going to be fantastic! As you’re making your plans for the holiday, the weather will not keep you indoors as skies remain mostly sunny and temperatures warm into the upper 80s. Quiet […]
Police smoke out suspect in tobacco shop robbery
Police in Burlington have announced the arrest of a man who allegedly pilfered a local tobacconist earlier this week. Reginald Alfie Ti-wan Francis was taken into custody on Tuesday after officers identified him as the culprit in the strong-arm robbery, which occurred at Tobacco & Vape at about 4:00 p.m. on Monday.