Property Tax Amendment Could Put Brakes On Guilford County Spending
Guilford County commissioners have spent much of the last six years increasing county budgets, expanding programs and finding ways to bring in more tax revenue. However, if North Carolina voters approve a proposed constitutional amendment on Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Democratic-controlled Guilford County Board of Commissioners could find that its ability to keep increasing property tax collections is suddenly facing some serious restrictions.
Aggravated assault investigation shuts down Belfield Drive in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Greensboro Police Department is investigating after an aggravated assault left one person injured on Friday morning. At around 8:12 a.m. on Friday, officers came to the area of Belfield Drive and Wayside Drive after getting a report of an aggravated assault. At the scene, police found one victim suffering from […]
North Carolina firefighters pull trapped dog to safety after testing manhole air
Finn's examination found no fractures or other injuries resulting from his ordeal.
Greensboro police cadet fired after being charged with DWI
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Greensboro Police Department has fired a police cadet after he was charged with a DWI. President Ben Rimpsey, 31, of Greensboro, is accused of driving while impaired on the 1500 block of North Church Street. Police say that Rimpsey took a breath test and the results showed his blood alcohol […]
Haints alive: Podcaster brings NC ghost tales, folklore to new audiences
The ghost of a young girl haunting the backroads between Greensboro and High Point. A bloodsucking cat-like creature terrorizing the town of Bladenboro. A sea monster lurking below the depths of Lake Norman. All are among the well-known ghost stories and folk tales that add an air of mystery and...
Man arrested in High Point in connection with 2023 Columbus County homicide
A man was arrested in High Point on Thursday in connection with a 2023 homicide in Columbus County, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Terrell Demond White was arrested by the SBI and charged with first-degree murder in the death of Tracey Lovell Taylor. White was booked...
Greensboro woman preparing for New York City Marathon
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A Greensboro woman is preparing for a big challenge this Sunday, running the New York City marathon, but for her, this 26.2-mile race has a deeper meaning. The 26.2 miles is what stands between Kari Danforth, 48, and the finish line of the New York City marathon. But for this Greensboro […]
Guilford County leaders lay out plan for future in State of the County address
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Guilford County Commissioners Chair Skip Alston highlighted accomplishments and the county’s future in the State of the County address. Alston delivered the speech in the county board chambers on Wednesday evening. He highlighted the theme of the address as One Guilford. The theme focuses on three key areas: listening, leading and […]
County’s former health director settles in to new job as a Burlington assistant manager
Within two weeks of his appointment as Burlington’s newest assistant city manager, Tony Lo Giudice had already begun to stamp his personality on his assigned workspace at city hall. Save for some Seinfeld memorabilia and a novelty sign that warns “Dad Jokes Told Here,” most of Lo Giudice’s office...
HPU poll shows North Carolinians favor year-long daylight saving time
This weekend we’ll set our clocks back one hour to begin standard time. A recent poll shows that more North Carolinians favor year-round daylight saving time. In the High Point University poll, 40 percent of respondents preferred switching to more evening daylight year-round. Eighteen percent favored a change to permanent standard time with an earlier sunrise and less evening light. Roughly one third of those polled were in favor of maintaining the status quo.
