13-year-old boy dies in Thomasville house fire, family says
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — A child died after a house fire in Thomasville on Thursday, according to the Davidson County Fire Marshal's Office. It happened late Thursday night at a home on Clinard Road. Crews arrived to find the house engulfed in flames. Responders were told a child was trapped...
Food Lion plans renovations for 3 Burlington stores
The Food Lion on South Church Street is one of the three Burlington locations set for renovations. Food Lion and the city of Burlington are continuing to build their relationship with three Food Lion locations scheduled to undergo renovations this year. The company has strong North Carolina ties. It was...
Public meetings will discuss new rules for cancer-causing chemical detected in North Carolina’s water...
State environmental regulators are seeking public input on new rules for a chemical linked to cancer that has been detected in North Carolina’s water supply. The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission has scheduled three public hearings starting next month to address the monitoring and reduction of...
Movies and TV shows casting in Greensboro
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Man charged nearly two years later in fentanyl death of 20-year-old in Pleasant Garden:...
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — A man has been arrested nearly two years after a 20-year-old’s death in Pleasant Garden, authorities say. Guilford County Sheriff's Office detectives have charged 40-year-old James Edward Palmer III with felony death by distribution in connection with the death of Prince Jeremiah Reid....
JetZero renovating building near PTI as temporary base before factory construction begins
GREENSBORO, N.C. — We've learned when JetZero will break ground on its factory at PTI Airport. The date is June 9. The aviation company says it's also renovating a building near the airport to use as a temporary base. Eventually, 15,000 people will work at JetZero with an average...
Recount to happen in tight Guilford County Commissioners primary race
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A recount is on the way in a very close race for District 7 on the Guilford County Board of Commissioners. The Guilford County Board of Elections says candidate Walter T. Johnson III has officially requested a recount after trailing Lisa McMillan by just 31 votes in the Democratic primary.
Triad woman says Greensboro nonprofit program helped her hit goals: ‘1st $100,000 deal’
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — How does someone build a business that makes $1 million in revenue within 36 months? Launch Greensboro wanted to help local business owners achieve it through a 14-week program. Somer Stanley, the founder of Nclusive Scan, says Launch Greensboro helped her understand who her customer was....
Graham city council vetoes mayor’s trip, 3-2, (again)
By another split vote, Graham’s city council this week vetoed allowing the city’s new mayor, Chelsea Dickey, to take a trip to a conference in New Bern sponsored by the North Carolina Main Street program. Last month, councilman Bobby Chin had struck a $1,500 budget allocation for Dickey’s...
Former Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan announces new role with consulting firm
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Nancy Vaughan, the longest-serving mayor in Greensboro's history, says she is beginning a new chapter after leaving office. Vaughan announced on Facebook that she has joined Elevation Strategies, where she plans to continue advocating for communities, businesses and initiatives aimed at moving the...
