Greensboro leaders remember former mayor Jim Melvin
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A native to Greensboro, Jim Melvin served the city he loved from 1971 to 1981. He handled some turbulent times in Greensboro’s past and when it comes to the present, he was always there to share his wisdom. “After we had the civil unrest downtown, the city was really in a […]
Gildan Activewear on verge of buying NC-based HanesBrand for $5 billion: Reports
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — An international clothing company based in Winston-Salem is on the verge of being sold for $5 billion, according to the Financial Times. Gildan Activewear, a Canadian-based clothing manufacturer, is nearing a deal to acquire HanesBrands for $5 billion. Financial Times reports that “deal...
‘My heart is broken’: WS/FCS prepares to cut 350 positions
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools officials announced Tuesday that they may be forced to eliminate 350 positions amid the district’s ongoing financial crisis. The news dropped like a bomb the evening before the first day of school at a meeting marked by frustration, heartbreak and lots of tears. At least $20...
Two Suspects Arrested in Graham Home Invasion Shooting
Two Charged After Man Shot in Graham Home Invasion When I first read about the Graham home invasion, it hit […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Racing driver Robbie Brewer dies in North Carolina after huge collision with barriers as...
RACING driver Robbie Brewer has tragically died after experiencing a medical emergency during a race over the weekend. The 53-year-old veteran stock driver died at a North Carolina short track on Sunday. Brewer’s car made direct contact with the wall of the quarter-mile track at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem,...
Winston-Salem man dies after crashing during high-speed chase in Guilford County: Highway Patrol
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — A Winston-Salem man died Monday after crashing while fleeing from state troopers. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a trooper observed a white Audi SUV traveling 91 miles per hour in a 65-mph zone on I-40 West around 9:13 a.m. on Monday. A high-speed chase ensued after the...
Walnut Cove commissioner arrested on domestic violence charges
WALNUT COVE — A domestic disturbance call on Summit Street led to the arrest of Walnut Cove Commissioner Chad Jarvis on Aug. 2 according to information obtained from the Stokes County Sheriff’s Office. “Upon arrival of the deputies, the investigation led officers to believe a physical altercation had occurred...
Boil water advisory issued for parts of southwest Rockingham County, county officials say
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — Parts of southwest Rockingham County are under a boil water advisory, according to county officials. The advisory affects residents in the following areas:. US 220. Twin Creeks Drive. Stones Point Court. Stoney Ridge Court. Dogwood Acres Lane. Welcome Home Road. Lemons Loop. Price Farm Road.
Undocumented immigrant charged with forcible rape of minor in Rockingham County
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man who entered the United States illegally is being charged with the forcible rape of a juvenile, according to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office. On June 16, deputies got a report of a sexual assault involving a juvenile that occurred at a home on the 100 block of Linda […]
Teen shot in Winston-Salem, taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A teen was taken to the hospital in life-threatening condition after a shooting in Winston-Salem on Tuesday night, according to a Winston-Salem Police Department news release. Around 6 p.m., Winston-Salem officers responded to the 5000 block of Farmoor Circle when they were told about a...