Bowers Brews offers a caffeine kick in Alamance County
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Many of us can’t start our day without some kind of caffeine, and a food truck in Alamance County delivers, serving up fun flavored coffees. But for a fun twist, they also blend up dirty sodas. Shannon Smith tries it out for this Food Truck Friday.
High Point Market didn’t feel quiet, but not uniform either | Ray Allegrezza
At the end of each market, everybody always asks me my thoughts about the show and, of course, the traffic. This time around, my most honest read isn’t that traffic was strong or weak, but that it’s that it was uneven by design, not accident. I still get...
24-year-old man arrested in Greensboro hit-and-run case
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A man has been arrested nearly five months after a hit-and-run killed 29-year-old Chas Sellers, according to court documents. Javier Fransisco Solis, 24, was arrested and charged with felony hit and run resulting in serious injury or death by the Greensboro Police Department in late April, according to the arrest warrant.
Greensboro unveils new affordable housing program
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The City of Greensboro is rolling out a new affordable housing program, according to an announcement. City officials are partnering with Greensboro Housing Authority to create a new Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program meant to increase access to housing. The program is funded by the American Rescue...
Teen graduates from High Point University: ‘Always felt a drive to learn’
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — As thousands of people celebrate High Point University graduation, a local family with a unique story is among them. 15-year-old Kal Burgess-Hicks is believed to be the youngest graduate of the university. ‘Learn at Your Own Pace’ “I suppose it’s just been a constant for me. I always love to […]
‘Just free fall’: NC teen recovering after falling down 30-foot hole
RANDLEMAN, N.C. (WGHP) — A 17-year-old is recovering after falling 30 feet down a hole near the Worthville Dam. ‘Free Fall’ Miles Smith and his nephew went to go fishing for an evening after school on April 15. The pair decided to walk through a building that served as a power plant for the old […]
18-year-old, two juveniles arrested after Burlington shooting, guns recovered
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Police have arrested an 18-year-old and two juveniles in connection with a late-night shooting investigation and a related armed disturbance in Burlington, authorities said. Officers responded around 3:17 a.m. April 25 to reports of gunfire in the 600 block of Center Avenue, where they found multiple...
Piedmont Triad in extreme drought; high of 68 on Friday
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — The latest update on the Drought Monitor shows drought conditions have worsened over the past week. Most of the FOX8 viewing area is now in an Extreme Drought. Mostly cloudy skies will greet you this morning with cool temperatures. By lunchtime, we’ll be able to enjoy partly cloudy skies and a […]
‘All of a sudden, I heard boom!’; 2 hurt after dump truck crashes into...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro Police are investigating a scene after the driver of a dump truck ran into the side of a home on Vandalia Road in Greensboro around 9 Friday morning. Two people were taken from the scene to be treated at the hospital. The dump truck was carefully removed a few hours […]
Positano Italian Restaurant closes after 25 years in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Another Greensboro business is closing its doors for good. Positano Italian Restaurant announced today it served its final meal on Thursday, April 30 and is now permanently closed. In a heartfelt Facebook post, the pizzeria said, "We want to thank the Greensboro community for your support, and our incredible staff for pouring your hearts into this place. Though our doors will close...
