July residential furniture orders show growth: Smith Leonard
HIGH POINT, N.C. — New residential furniture orders rose 13% in July, compared to the same period in 2024, according to the September issue of Furniture Insights. New orders also rose compared to the month prior, up 6% over June figures, according to Mark Laferriere, assurance partner at Smith Leonard, the accounting...
911 Operator Helps Save Silent Caller From Assault
A 911 operator in Guilford County, North Carolina, is being praised for her quick thinking and composure that helped prevent an assault last month. Within seconds of the emergency call coming in, the operator realized the caller was in immediate danger. When the woman on the line said, “Why you got a gun pointed at...
Watch: Water-skiing squirrel delights crowds at N.C. fair
The Carolina Classic Fair in Winston-Salem, N.C., is pulling in large crowds with a talented and famous headlining performer: Twiggy the water-skiing squirrel.
Dark Angel Brings The Extinction Level Event To Greensboro, NC
Dark Angel released their first album in 34 years. Extinction Level Event, their 5th studio album, dropped on September 5, 2025. To coincide with it’s release, Dark Angel set out on a full North American Tour. The Extinction Level Event tour began on September 5th in San Diego, CA and is set to wrap up on October...
Donatos Pizza to Expand in the Carolinas with 50 Locations
Columbus, Ohio — Columbus, Ohio-based Donatos Pizza is partnering with new franchise owners to open more than 50 locations across North Carolina and South Carolina. The agreements will create restaurants in Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, High Point and Greensboro in North Carolina. In South Carolina, the pizza...
Greensboro Shifts Course on Homeless Shelters
Lisa Spano was evicted from her apartment during the pandemic and has spent the last four and a half years without a home. She lived on the streets until she began occupying one of the dozens of temporary shelters that the city of Greensboro has operated since 2023. The shelters, which are made by Seattle-based...
1 dead in shooting on National Highway in Thomasville
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — The Thomasville Police Department is investigating a deadly Sunday night shooting. Investigators say they went to a parking lot on the 1400 block of National Highway after getting a report of a shooting. One person is dead as a result of the shooting. Police say they have identified and are...
Karat Home Relaunches Z Gallerie at High Point
Karat Home is reintroducing the Z Gallerie brand at the Fall 2025 High Point Market. Known for its modern glam aesthetic, Z Gallerie will debut a new product assortment and a trade program aimed at interior designers. The brand will be located at 135 South Main Street (Suite 121). The...
The Pastries At This North Carolina Bakery Are So Good I Fought My Husband...
Last year, my husband and I traveled to High Point, North Carolina, for a tennis tournament I was playing in. When I wasn’t on the court, we were driving all over the Triad, exploring the food and sites the region has to offer. Since Winston-Salem is only about 30 minutes from High Point, we decided to drive over for...
Clear skies, temperatures in 60s Saturday evening in the Piedmont Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Talk about a gorgeous fall weekend! Our quiet weather continues this evening with mostly clear skies and temperatures falling into the 60s by 8 PM. If you have plans this evening, you may want to take a light jacket with you. It’ll feel quite chilly once the sun sets at […]
