Pecking Up Popularity: Backyard Chickens in High Demand
MCLEANSVILLE, N.C. — At Fine Feathered Friends Farm & Hatchery in the Triad, the phones haven’t stopped ringing. “We were going to start slow,” said Tina Sharp, the self-proclaimed “chief chicken wrangler” at the family-run operation. “But we just kept getting phone calls and phone calls—people wanting chicks, people...
19-year-old man arrested for homicide after crash on North Elm Street, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A 19-year-old was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a man back in January. On Jan. 11, the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) responded to North Elm Street and Sommerton Drive in regards to a single-vehicle crash. The Greensboro Police Department said they responded to the scene...
Two Maiden preschool teachers charged after one was accused of assaulting 16 toddlers
After reviewing many hours of video, police say they have identified 16 children as victims. The parents and guardians of the affected students have been contacted.
Winston-Salem man left frustrated after he couldn’t access his Social Security account
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A Winston-Salem man was left frustrated after he couldn’t get into his Social Security Administration account for five days. Max Leasure says that with the recent changes to how Social Security is operating, he decided to check out his account, but now he’s questioning what is going on...
Invasive bass species spreads from western North Carolina to Piedmont Triad
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — A bass species that’s invasive to North Carolina is spreading in our lakes and rivers and competing with our native fish, according to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Biologists with the NCWRC are asking the public for help to prevent the spread of Alabama bass to protect the future of...
North Carolina Freeze Watch: Low Temps Near 28°F Expected Saturday Night to Sunday Morning
Greenville, SC – A freeze watch is in effect for the southern and central North Carolina mountains from Saturday night through Sunday morning, with temperatures expected to drop as low as 28°F. The watch, issued by the National Weather Service, warns of the possibility of frost and freezing conditions, which could...
Missing woman found dead in Surry County; SBI investigating
SURRY COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is assisting the investigation into the death of a woman who was reported missing on Thursday, according to the Surry County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, the SCSO’s Patrol Division got a report of a missing person who was identified as...
Multiple law enforcement vehicles struck during tractor-trailer chase in western NC
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The North Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a chase involving a tractor-trailer that led to a trooper being injured. Around 9 a.m., troopers said they tried to pull over the semi for speeding and a chase ensued. During the chase, the tractor-trailer intentionally...
‘Multiple kilos’ of illegal drugs found during major North Carolina bust, sheriff says
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - “Multiple kilos” of illegal drugs were seized during a major bust in one North Carolina county this week, deputies said. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said it worked a “long-term investigation” with local, state and federal agencies to take down some of the area’s biggest drug...
Big Lots is back: NC store is one of first 9 to reopen, 55...
Following the acquisition of 219 Big Lots stores by Henderson, North Carolina-based company Variety Wholesalers, reopening plans are underway. A Thursday, April 10, news release from Variety Wholesalers announced that customers will experience "remodeled stores, a large selection of closeout deals and new merchandise...