Texas Pete, Honda ATV among finalists for coolest thing made in NC
(WGHP) — The NC Chamber announced the finalists for its annual Coolest Things Made in NC online competition, and some from the Piedmont Triad made the cut. This is the seventh year that the NC Chamber has held the public-voting contest. The contest spotlights North Carolina’s manufacturing industry, which accounts for
Greensboro business owners react to deadly shooting on West Market Street, 2 taken out...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Two people were put in handcuffs and taken out of a club in Greensboro on Thursday evening following a deadly shooting on Sunday. The identities of the people taken out in handcuffs are unknown at this time. It’s been a difficult week for some business owners on West Market Street in […]
Greensboro cemetery faces cease-and-desist order as state commission alleges illegal operation
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina Cemetery Commission has issued a cease and desist letter to a Greensboro cemetery as local families voice concerns over the conditions on the grounds. “We believe that National Vault Services may be operating the Piedmont Cemetery illegally,” the state commission said in the
Arrest documents reveal new details in Uptown killing
New details are emerging after the man accused of killing a former Greensboro police officer in Uptown Charlotte was returned to Mecklenburg County.
High Point farmers feel impact of high diesel prices
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Soaring prices for fuel at the pump are squeezing industries, including farmers in the Piedmont Triad. Rhonda Ingram and her family operate their farm along Riverdale Drive in High Point. The generational family farm takes pride in the quality of their produce that takes several steps and long
Triad ‘serial child rapist’ sentenced for immigration fraud: DOJ
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — A man who was previously convicted of multiple child sex crimes in the Piedmont Triad has been convicted of immigration fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of North Carolina. Roberto Almeida-Santos, 57, of Mexico, has been sentenced to seven months in prison after ple
Cary Boutique Chain Littles Vanishes, Leaving Workers and Customers Owed Thousands
The children's boutique chain Littles has gone dark across the Triangle, with its Cary, Raleigh and Burlington locations shuttered and its owner, Christine Wells, facing a growing pile of unpaid debts to former employees, customers, vendors and contractors. Court records show a federal judge recently entered a default
Performing Arts Take the Stage in Alamance County
When bands first arrive at the Haw River Ballroom, the first questions they often ask are: “Where on earth are we? And how is there a 750-person capacity music venue here?”. Ballroom owner Heather LaGarde hears this often. “They love it, but they will say, ‘Where’s the rest of...
Expect cool, damp Thursday in Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — Thursday will be a cool and damp day. We will wake up to Thursday morning showers. Our temperatures in the morning will be in the middle 50s. Rain chances will come to an end by Thursday afternoon. If we are lucky, we could see perhaps some sun before it sets. Otherwise, look for […]
Piedmont Triad truckers struggle amid high diesel prices
(WGHP) — Diesel prices are at a record high, with AAA reporting a national average of $6.52 per gallon and a state average of $6.22 per gallon. As diesel prices continue to rise, independent trucking companies are feeling the squeeze. “You can only absorb so much before you are not profitable at all. We certainly […]

















