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Elon senior Erin Hroncich receives her second lieutenant gold bars from her family at the ROTC commissioning ceremony May 8. The North Carolina A&T State University Army ROTC program held its spring 2026 commissioning ceremony May 8. The program is commonly referred to as the Aggie Battalion and includes several colleges and universities in the Greensboro area, including Elon University.

OAK RIDGE, N.C. (WGHP) – Hannah Koontz shares her journey through motherhood as she competes in the national Super Mom competition. The competition celebrates mothers while raising money for the Children’s Network Hospitals. The winner will receive a $20,000 prize, a vacation, and a feature in a magazine.  Koontz has an eight-month-old son who celebrates […]

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina Folk Festival revealed two of its headlining acts for 2026 to raucous applause Friday evening at Natty Greene’s Brewing Co. in Greensboro. Organizers teased in a recent newsletter that, this year, we’ll see the “biggest headliner to date,” and the reveals did not disappoint. On Saturday, the festival […]

Burlington, NC, United States / Storyteller / May 08, 2026 /. SkySouth Aviation, a Burlington, North Carolina-based private jet charter and FBO operator, today announced the expansion of its critical medical air transport services across the Southeastern United States. The company, which has been in continuous operation since 2003, has now surpassed 1,000 organ transports and continues to serve as a trusted partner for hospital networks...

Forsyth County leaders are proposing a slight property tax increase as part of next year’s recommended budget. County Manager Shontell Robinson unveiled the proposal Thursday during a presentation to commissioners. The recommended spending plan includes a 1.68-cent property tax rate increase, which officials say would raise taxes on a median-priced home by about $45 annually.

We are saddened by the recent passing of Jordan Pearson, UMA’s Marketing & Ad Sales Manager. Pearson grew up in the bus industry, and worked for her parents’ company, Master Tours, in Greensboro, NC. Joining her sister Dwyla, she branched off to form a separate company, Transcendent Charter, also in Greensboro. She and her sister were active in UMA, attending UMA EXPO and participating in...

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has secured a federal grant to help local farmers tap into the market for a trendy so-called superfood: quinoa. The nutrient-rich ancient grain has surged in popularity in recent years. But despite advantages like drought resistance, it’s not widely grown in the U.S. Harmandeep Sharma, an assistant professor in crop science at NC A&T...

KERNERSVILLE, NC — Körner’s Folly Foundation has officially launched restoration efforts for the historic Pergola located on the north-rear side of the property, accompanied by a new public fundraising campaign and a celebratory summer event, Party for the Pergola, taking place Thursday, June 4, from 5–8 pm.

BURLINGTON, N.C. — Two men are facing charges after Burlington police say they were caught trying to steal catalytic converters from a local business early Tuesday morning. Police say their police dog, K9 Dax, helped in the arrest. Police say officers responded to Ken's Cars shortly after midnight after...

ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Two people face felony charges after deputies say a road rage incident in Alamance County escalated into gunfire along Highway 87. According to the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called around 2:30 p.m. on April 29 to a reported road rage incident on South NC 87 Highway, south of Graham.