Guilford County EMT reflects on Veterans Day as former combat medic
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Piedmont Triad veteran is using the skills he learned on the battlefield here at home to help save lives. Jamahl Plunkett is a Guilford County EMT. He spent nearly a decade in the Army as a combat medic. He said his mission to serve others continues in Guilford County. […]
‘Once a Marine, always a Marine’ | Two Greensboro veterans, serving decades apart, share...
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Two Greensboro Marines, who served decades apart, are bound by the same unbreakable brotherhood. While they shared their stories with WFMY News 2's Nixon Norman on Veterans Day night, it was made clear some connections never fade. Captain Nat Reed and Corporal Charlie Hayne fought in...
Tempers Flare but Wolfpack Continues Undefeated Start
NC State overcame some early adversity and took down UNC Greensboro 110-64.
1 airlifted, 2 others hurt in crash on Old NC 49 in Asheboro
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A person was airlifted and two others were also injured as a result of a Thursday morning crash in Asheboro, according to Randolph County EMS. At around 7:56 a.m. on Thursday, EMS responded to a reported vehicle crash on Old NC 49. Three people were injured and taken to the hospital […]
Strawberry Breakfast House offers Greensboro all day breakfast
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Breakfast and brunch spots are booming. The growth is one of the biggest trends in the food industry nationwide and here in the Triad. Several new all-day breakfast restaurants have opened in the Piedmont in the last year, including Strawberry Breakfast House in Greensboro. It...
Winston-Salem Resident Wins $250,000 Lottery Prize with Scratch-Off Ticket
Quaylec Icard of Winston-Salem won a $250,000 prize after buying a $5 scratch-off ticket called 20X The Cash. He purchased the ticket at Fairgrove Food Shop in Conover. Icard claimed his prize at lottery headquarters on Monday. After taxes, he received $179,376.
Family visiting North Carolina loses dog at store, leading to tragic end, cops say
A Michigan family’s newly acquired dog escaped as they visited a store in North Carolina, leading to the pet being killed , police say. The dog, named Grace, is believed to have died in traffic, Asheboro police told McClatchy News. “Around 2:30 pm on Nov 8, a blue/tan female American Bully named Grace got loose from...
Kernersville Whataburger opens its doors on Thursday
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Another Piedmont Triad Whataburger is having its grand opening. The Whataburger location on 1152 Solomon Drive in Kernersville opened its doors to customers for the first time at 9 a.m. on Thursday morning. “Our team of Family Members is excited to bring Whataburger’s bold, fresh flavors...
Movies and TV shows casting in Greensboro
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Greensboro Fire Department Welcomes First Therapy Dog to Support Local Firefighters
At the Public Safety Training Facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, Captain Shawn Hyatt is a well-known member of the Greensboro Fire Department. Recently, the department introduced its first therapy dog, Natty, an 11-week-old golden retriever. Natty has become a regular presence among the city’s firefighters, who...

















