Chim-Tech building in Thomasville destroyed by late-night fire, officials say
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — A commercial building in Thomasville was destroyed in a fire late Saturday night after a caller reported hearing an explosion and seeing the structure in flames, according to Thomasville Fire & Rescue. Crews were dispatched at about 11:38 p.m. Saturday to the 100 block of Payne...
Where to Eat in Lewisville & Clemmons
Just west of Winston-Salem, Clemmons and Lewisville sit side by side yet feel distinctly different when it comes to dining. Clemmons is more built out, blending well-known favorites with a growing list of locally owned restaurants, while Lewisville has intentionally stayed smaller and more independent, with dining...
Mother who went missing 24 years ago while Christmas shopping is found ‘alive and...
EDEN, N.C. — A mother from North Carolina who had been missing for more than two decades has been found "alive and well," according to officials. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Friday that Michele Hundley Smith, who disappeared in December 2001 after leaving her Eden home to go Christmas...
McLeansville woman dies after pickup truck hits exit sign, mower in Greensboro, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman has died after a crash over the weekend in Greensboro. According to the Greensboro Police Department, around 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, a McLeansville man was driving his Chevrolet pickup truck east on I-840 near when police say he ran off the road. The vehicle then hit the Yanceyville...
Eden Dump-Truck Driver in Deadly Linemen Crash Dies Behind Bars
Michael Ray Vernon, the 66-year-old former City of Eden dump-truck driver charged in a crash that killed four linemen last year, has died while in state custody. Rockingham County officials say Vernon was being held at Raleigh Central Prison under a safekeeping order when he died on Sunday evening. The April 24, 2025...
Elon’s SUB Game night, light turnout, big impact
Elon SUB board members Tatiana Lorich and Alecks Mantell play a game of cards at the SUB Game Night in McKinnon Hall on Feb. 21. Elon’s Student Union Board hosted one of its many events this semester offering a variety of games, snacks, drinks and music Feb. 21. Though the turnout was light with around two attendees,...
Triad high school preparing students for agriscience careers
GREENSBORO, NC (WGHP) — When Southern Guilford High School was built in 1970, a strong agriculture and FFA program was established and almost 60 years later, that success continues to build and in a big way. Hailey Peeler, the Animal Science Teacher, credits former instructors for building a strong foundation. ”I...
Deacs Punch Ticket to ACC Tournament After Road Win
The Deacs went north and will come back to North Carolina with another notch in the win column.
You Need To See This Arboretum Next Time You Visit North Carolina
A hidden oasis of color, calm, and natural beauty awaits those who wander into one of the most charming garden spaces in the state. In North Carolina, the Greensboro Arboretum stands as a peaceful escape where vibrant blooms, graceful trees, and carefully designed landscapes come together to create a setting that...
Sales soar at Old Mill of Guilford as Owners look ahead to new chapter
OAK RIDGE, N.C. (WGHP) — The centuries‑old, water‑powered gristmill tucked along N.C. 68, known for its turning wheel and stone‑ground staples, is officially on the market. Longtime owners Darrell and Amy Klug are preparing for their next chapter. After 17 years of restoring, operating, and nurturing the historic...

















