Mom Mysteriously Vanished in 2001 — 24 Years Later, Her Family Has Mixed Reactions...
A North Carolina woman who vanished more than two decades ago in December 2001 has been found alive. Her family is rejoicing and shocked by her mysterious return. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday, Feb. 20, that Michele Hundley Smith, now 62, has been located. She was first reported missing...
Burlington man accused of breaking and entering cell tower site, deputies say
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — A Burlington man has been arrested for breaking and entering a cell tower site, according to the Alamance County Sheriff's Office (ACSO). Deputies responded to the scene at 4:36 p.m. on Feb. 22 after a business alarm at a cell tower site on the 2600 block of N. NC 62 Highway.
Fire, explosion destroys Chim-Tech building in Thomasville; Here’s what we know
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Thomasville fire officials say the investigation into the massive fire that destroyed a building on Payne Road is now complete. Just before midnight on Saturday, the fire broke out at the Thomasville facility of Chim-Tech, a fireplace mantle manufacturer. Thomasville Deputy Fire Chief...
Jury selection begins in trial of Randolph County woman accused of killing firefighter husband
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — Jury selection began Monday afternoon in the first-degree murder trial of Heather Hicks Auman, the Randolph County woman accused of killing her husband, longtime Seagrove firefighter Mishael James “MJ” Auman. The process started late Monday at the Randolph County Courthouse and is expected...
Another Inmate Dies In Guilford County Jail
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating another in-custody death at the county’s detention facilities – the latest in what appears to be a growing number of jail deaths over the last year. The Sherrif’s Office announced on Monday, February, 23 that Scott Alan Fanter, died in...
Darius Rucker to make tour stop in Greensboro this summer
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Country star Darius Rucker is headed to Greensboro this summer. The Greensboro Complex announced Rucker will perform at White Oak Amphitheatre on June 18 as part of his Songs of Summer Tour 2026. George Birge and Austin Williams are also set to appear. The announcement comes...
Future of Crystal Towers in Winston-Salem uncertain as residents call for transparency on building...
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — The future of Crystal Towers in downtown Winston-Salem remains unknown. ASPIRE, formerly known as the housing authority of Winston-Salem, said the public housing high-rise needs more than $40 million in repairs. Residents are concerned and want to know what comes next. People living in...
Guilford County approves land easement agreement for pipeline project
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners recently approved a land easement agreement for a controversial pipeline project. Transco’s Southeast Supply Enhancement Project will build a 28-mile methane gas pipeline through the Triad. The development is designed to increase access to natural gas as energy demand grows....
Greensboro man charged with strangling ex-girlfriend, breaking into home: Warrant
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A Greensboro man was arrested Sunday after allegedly strangling his former girlfriend and breaking into her home, police said. Layor Joshua Williams, 30, faces charges including assault by strangulation, assault of an individual with a disability, breaking and/or entering, and misdemeanor domestic...
Thomasville police K-9 found safe after going missing for several hours
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — A Thomasville Police Department K-9 that went missing after high winds damaged his kennel has been found safe, according to police. K-9 Macho was located several hours after his escape, about one mile from his home, the department said in an update. Police said Macho had...

















