Court declares Ricky Lam case capital in Davidson County; prosecutors can seek death penalty
HIGH POINT, N.C. — On Thursday, a court officially designated Ricky Lam’s murder case in Davidson County as a capital case, meaning prosecutors could seek the death penalty, according to court records. Lam, 31, faces first-degree murder charges in both Davidson and Guilford counties. In Davidson County, he...
Burlington native turns family staple into North Carolina treat: ‘Love through a physical object’
MATTHEWS, N.C. (WGHP) — At a commercial kitchen in Matthews, Becca Wright is pinching pennies, but not in the way you might think. “Quality is really important with small batches, so every single batch we have to keep an eye on,” Wright said. She’s a small business owner with a seven-person team, and she does […]
Burlington planning board to consider newest rezoning request – O&I in western part of...
A number of potential new projects have begun to percolate inside the bounds of an industrial park that lies on the westernmost fringes of Burlington’s municipal limits. Next week, the city’s planning and zoning commission is slated to consider a zoning request for one of these prospective ventures within the Rock...
Two-Thirds Bonds For County Projects Won’t Steal School Money
There’s been a lot of talk on social media lately claiming that Guilford County is planning to take money away from school bond funding to pay for new county buildings and a massive, consultant-recommended, countywide renovation and capital project. If county staff and commissioners move forward with the project...
Cone Health launching mobile clinics to expand cardiovascular, prenatal care access
Cone Health is rolling out two new mobile clinics aimed at improving access to cardiovascular and reproductive care across the Piedmont. One unit will provide screenings and education for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. The other will focus on gynecologic services, including...
Expect Thursday warmup in Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — Thursday will mark the beginning of warmer temperatures moving into the Piedmont. Mostly to partly sunny skies on Thursday with lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Thursday afternoon will be a nice day with highs in the lower 60s. Spring arrives at 10:46 on Friday morning. Just in time, it will […]
WithIt announces event lineup for April High Point Market
HIGH POINT — WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, has announced its lineup of networking events to take place during the spring High Point Market. On Sunday, April 26, WithIt will host its Spring Education Breakfast presented by Myriad Software at The...
Greensboro approves Vision 36, a 10-year plan to guide housing, jobs and growth
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A new 10-year plan aimed at guiding Greensboro’s future growth started at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, where leaders unanimously approved what they’re calling Vision 36. City leaders say the framework will shape how decisions are made on housing, jobs and long-term development.
Guilford County health officials warn of measles exposure
Guilford County public health officials say there’s been a potential measles exposure in the area. According to a press release, an out-of-state resident who tested positive for the disease traveled through Guilford last Friday. The individual stopped at a Wendy’s on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Greensboro.
Tempers flare on Elon town council over what should be town’s focus on solar...
It may be that Elon’s town council hasn’t been getting enough sun lately. Or perhaps, with the arrival of Daylight Savings Time, its members have begun to exceed their daily allowance of salubrious rays. Yet, whatever the case, the town’s typically convivial leaders found themselves in a distinctly...

















