Sheriff Sam Page | Swing State | Ep. 032
(WGHP) — Why in the world would a man who has spent 28 years as a sheriff in North Carolina want to challenge the person who many see as the most influential politician in the state? That’s exactly what Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page is doing as he tries to unseat longtime incumbent Phil Berger […]
Greensboro approves changes to Minimum Housing Standards Commission
Greensboro City Council approved amending the Minimum Housing Standards Commission’s abilities despite the concerns of residents and advocates. The council voted 8-1 to remove the commission’s ability to study rental rates and inspect homes under investigation. The decision came after a dozen residents, including a...
Woman charged with murder in Winston-Salem shooting, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of 27-year-old Destiny Kamara Tucker, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. On Sept. 11 at 10:16 p.m., the WSPD responded to a shooting in the 3900 block of Cullen Street and found that Tucker...
The Southern Fast Food Chain That Serves Full, Hearty Meals For A Steal
Born in North Carolina in 1989, it began as a humble burger joint with one mission - to serve drive-thru meals that feel like a backyard barbecue.
North Carolina school bus driver arrested for crimes involving student
NORTH CAROLINA — A Durham County school bus driver has been arrested and charged with multiple child sex offenses involving a middle school student, according to the Durham County Sheriff’s Office. Kenneth Alexander Thompson Jr., 25, was taken into custody Wednesday at a home in Burlington. He is charged with three...
Driver that killed linemen in crash without CDL now indicted for murder
A dump truck driver involved in a crash that killed four linemen will be indicted for murder this week. 66-year-old dump truck driver Michael Ray Vernon failed to stop at a stop sign in Eden, North Carolina this past April, causing him to crash into a crew of linemen. Four men died as a result […] The post Driver...
34-year-old woman arrested for shooting and killing woman, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A second person has been arrested in connection to the shooing and killing of a woman in Winston-Salem on Nov. 19, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. On Sept. 11, officers responded about 10:16 p.m. to a reported shooting in the 3900 block of Cullen Street...
NC Zoo celebrates birth of 3 endangered Addra gazelle calves
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A few adorable new additions have joined the North Carolina Zoo! On Wednesday, the Zoo shared on their Facebook that they were celebrating the birth of three Addra gazelle calves. “These three calves, two boys and one girl, are extremely important in the effort to save this critically...
Help Greensboro Science Center pick a jazzy name for their trumpeter hornbill chick!
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — You can vote on a name for an adorable new resident at the Greensboro Science Center. The center welcomed the trumpeter hornbill chick to mom Ronnie and dad Jazz in August. The chick and mom emerged from its sealed nest in early October. Ronnie and Jazz are first time parents and […]
Alamance County Detention Center no longer accepting ICE detainees, sheriff says
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The Alamance County Detention Center will no longer accept Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees, according to a news release from the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office. In a certified letter, Alamance County Sheriff Terry Johnson notified ICE that, effective Nov. 16, 2025, the...

















