Randolph County man wins $2 million lottery prize
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Randolph County man is the lucky winner of a $2 million Mega Millions prize, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery Stephen Poindexter Jr., of Sophia, bought his winning Quick Pick ticket from the H&M Grocery on US 311 South in his hometown of Sophia. The ticket matched...
Mega Millions winner claims $2 million prize in North Carolina
Stephen Poindexter Jr., of Sophia, won a $2 million prize in the Mega Millions lottery on Friday after purchasing a $5 ticket from H&M Grocery on U.S. 311 South in Sophia, Randolph County.
Family seeks help to bring home hit-and-run victim
Loved ones of 29-year-old Chaz Sellers are pleading for help after a tragic hit-and-run in Greensboro, North Carolina. Sellers, a lineman from Bremen, Georgia, was traveling for work when he was struck by a vehicle on State Route 68 while walking back to his hotel last Friday night.
Historic textile mill near Charlotte closes another NC plant, laying off over 70
Parkdale Mills, an historic yarn manufacturer based in Gastonia, is shutting down a facility in Stokes County and laying off over 70 people. The century-old manufacturer filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) report on Jan. 13, notifying the state and employees that its factory in Walnut...
Elon Picks Up Singles Win Against No. 11 Texas A&M
WINSTON-SALEM – Sophomore Rafael Ymer picked up a ranked singles win Wednesday as the Elon men's tennis team (1-2) fell in a 6-1 decision against No. 11 Texas A&M (3-0) at the Wake Forest Tennis Center. Ymer delivered Elon's second ranked win of the spring and the first in...
Bridge Damage on Clemmonsville Road Leads to Indefinite Closure in Forsyth County
The N.C. Department of Transportation has closed Clemmonsville Road at its intersection with N.C. 150 (Peters Creek Parkway) after a tractor-trailer carrying an excavator struck the bridge on Monday, causing damage to the concrete girders. The closure will remain in effect until repairs are completed, with no...
Sunday voting, early voting sites pared
RALEIGH — During its meeting last week, the North Carolina State Board of Elections voted to end Sunday early voting in some counties as well as early in-person voting sites at a handful of colleges and universities. The board approved Guilford County’s plan for early voting sites in a...
Former Summerfield employees sue town officials for defamation, conspiracy
Two former Summerfield officials have filed a lawsuit against current and past town leaders, alleging defamation and civil conspiracy. The lawsuit was filed by former Town Manager Scott Whitaker and former Finance Officer Dee Hall. It’s the latest in an ongoing back-and-forth with the town that includes allegations...
Tory Woodbury coaching staff at Winston-Salem State revealed
Firmly set in his new role as head coach of his alma mater Winston Salem State, Tory Woodbury has revealed his coaching staff.
Greensboro Science Center announces new café, retail and rental complex
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A new café, retail and rental complex coming to the Greensboro Science Center will elevate the guest experience, according to the GSC. Constructed as part of Expedition Rainforest: The Greensboro Biodome and Aquatic Rehabilitation and Conservation Center, the upper zoo plaza will be...

















