Crowds pack Whataburger at new NC location on opening weekend
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Another national fast-food chain is expanding into the Piedmont Triad. Whataburger opened its first location in the area last week on Wendover Avenue in Greensboro. People have lined up in the drive-thru and inside the restaurant to try the Texas-based chain that just celebrated 75 years in...
VIDEO: Randolph County deputies looking for man accused of abandoning dog near Branson Mill...
PLEASANT GARDEN, N.C. (WGHP) — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and Randolph County Animal Services are asking for the public’s help regarding a case of possible dog abandonment that is currently under investigation. According to the RCSO, on Friday, animal control officers responded to the area of Branson Mill...
New Owners Reviving Kepley’s Bar-B-Q In High Point
The Kepley’s Bar-B-Q space in High Point is receiving new life after its closure earlier this year. New owners Jeff and Angel Little are taking over ownership and rebranding the spot to Little Roadside Grill. Angel confirmed their plans with What Now Charlotte. The team is preparing to reopen...
Villa Appalachia helping restore beloved Mabry Mill
FLOYD, Va. (WFXR) – Villa Appalachia has announced it is partnering with the Blue Ridge Parkway to contribute to the restoration of the Mabry Mill. According to officials, the Villa will be donating 10% of all revenue from Saturday, August 9, to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. They will also be accepting cash or...
North Carolina City Named Among 20 Most ‘Pet-Friendly Cities’ In America
Man's best friend deserves a great place to live just as much as their human companions 😻
Woman pleads guilty to over $130k in COVD-19 Emergency Rental Assistance
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A Forsyth County woman pleaded guilty to stealing money from COVID-19 funding on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The Department of Justice said Shakerra Jones, 48, pleaded guilty to wire fraud. It said Jones submitted fake COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) applications to Winston-Salem and Forsyth...
Dickie-Do’s BBQ in Haw River offers smoked meats and more
HAW RIVER, N.C. (WGHP) — When you’re in the mood for some great barbecue, there are plenty of places across the Piedmont to try, but one guy says his menu comes with an extra dose of personality. Dickie-Do’s BBQ is designed to fill you up. They put it together like nobody else. So FOX8’s Brad […]
Gunfire Erupts at Newark Hotel; North Carolina Man Charged After Armed Standoff, Police Say
NEWARK, DE — A 24-year-old man from Greensboro, North Carolina, is facing multiple felony charges following a late-night incident at a Newark hotel in which gunfire was reported and guests were allegedly threatened, according to the Delaware State Police. Authorities responded to the Sonesta ES Suites at 240 Chapman...
SBI not currently investigating Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Some media outlets are reporting that the State Bureau of Investigation is poised to launch a criminal probe into Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. According to Chad Flowers, an SBI spokesperson, the department is not investigating the school district right now. He says Forsyth County District Attorney Jim...
Family wants answers after 84-year-old man injured after leaving care facility in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A family is asking how and why their loved one disappeared from a care facility in Greensboro on Tuesday night. The man was reunited with his family, but he’s in the hospital and the family says this was a traumatic experience. Wright is recovering at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical...