North Stokes Boys win team Title; South Stokes’ Davis sweeps Jumps
DANBURY — Harrison Dunn and Aailyah Brown each claimed multiple individual titles as North Stokes dominated the boys competition Wednesday at the North Stokes Home Meet No. 3 at North Stokes Track. The Vikings captured the boys team championship with 96 points, while South Stokes finished third with 76. On the girls side, North Stokes placed third with 77 points and South Stokes finished fifth...
Sherrill expands modular custom cabinetry program at market
HIGH POINT — After seeing strong momentum with its solid-wood freestanding storage program last fall, full-line furniture resource Sherrill Furniture has returned to the April market with expansions to its Custom Cabinets by Design initiative. A key differentiator for the line is its combination of solid wood construction, modularity...
Under the big shade tree
WALNUT COVE — A community gathering was held Saturday in London under the big tree. “The weather was a beautiful and it was a blessed day,” said Mayor Nellie Brown. She said the event was sponsored by Tony Gibson, Trent Gibson, Al Ray Brown, Derek Dalton, and Tony Prysok, and added a thank you to Diana Mosley. Family, friends and the community gathered for a...
Fight after child’s funeral leads to shots fired, police chase in Burlington, officials say;...
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Two people were charged following a shooting at a funeral home Saturday that led to a police chase, which ended in the suspect’s car crashing into a house, according to the Burlington Police Department. On Saturday at around 2:15 p.m., the BPD responded to Rich and Thompson Funeral Home on Glenwood […]
1 treated after being ‘clipped’ by train on South Elm Street in Greensboro, Guilford...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — One person was injured when they were “clipped” by a train while they were inside a car early Sunday morning, according to Guilford County EMS. At 1:44 a.m., the Greensboro Police Department announced a road closure at South Elm Street in both directions between McGee Street and Barnhardt Street due to […]
Early Morning Donuts Lead To Chase, Crash And DWI And Assault Arrest
A 22-year-old man is facing a long list of charges after a late-night incident in Greensboro that began with a vehicle spinning “donuts” on a city street and ended with a crash, an arrest and an additional charge involving medical staff. According to the Greensboro Police Department, officers...
Multiple beavers found dead near NC lake; wildlife officials investigating
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission is investigating after concerning reports about dead beavers in the Worthville Beach area in Randolph County. NCWRC was notified after the Deep River Riverkeeper discovered three dead beavers in the area. A NCWRC biologist tells FOX8 that the cause is still unclear. Hannah Thompson, […]
Firefighters rescue bedridden Burlington resident from house fire
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Firefighters rescued a bed-ridden resident from a house fire Saturday afternoon on East Sixth Street and quickly brought the blaze under control, fire officials said. The Burlington Fire Department responded to the home at 149 E. Sixth St. at 12:58 p.m. Crews arrived in under two...
Charges dropped in accident involving deputy’s death
FORSYTH COUNTY — All charges have been dropped against Bryan Castillo after the March 7 collision that killed Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kaleb Mitchell. Castillo, 19, had been initially charged with second-degree murder, misdemeanor death by vehicle, reckless driving, driving left of center and speeding. The NC State Highway Patrol released evidence that caused three of the five initial charges to be dropped...
Much-needed rain to fall across Piedmont Triad Saturday
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — For the first time in nearly 3 weeks, radar is nice and colorful as rain showers move across the Piedmont Triad. Scattered showers, some light and some heavy, continue throughout our Saturday evening. The occasional rumble of thunder can’t be ruled out either. Although rainfall totals are likely to remain […]
