Buddhist Monks’ Walk for Peace Heads to North Carolina
For nearly three months, a small group of Buddhist monks has been walking across the United States, one step at a time, carrying a simple message: peace is not a destination, but a daily practice. Now, their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace is getting ready to enter North Carolina, with Charlotte and nearby communities...
Crash leaves driver seriously injured, burning SUV in High Point resident’s backyard
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A fiery crash shook a High Point neighborhood early Sunday morning. It happened at the intersection of North Centennial Street and Countryside Drive. Investigators say an SUV ran off the road, rolled over and caught fire. A 26-year-old Thomasville man was transported to the Wake Forest...
First Alert Weather Days declared for brutal wind chills and mountain snow late week
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - We’ve issued a First Alert Weather Day for the mountains Thursday because of snow impacts. Friday morning is a First Alert Weather Day for Upstate and mountains as bitter cold moves in. What to Expect This Week. Tuesday: Dry and Relatively Mild. Highs reach...
Police searching for wanted shooting suspect in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Law enforcement agencies in North Carolina are searching for an armed man accused of shooting a woman Monday, according to the Rockingham County and Stokes County sheriff’s offices. Deputies with the Stokes County Sheriff’s Office said they were called just before noon to the 1000 block of Poplar...
1 injured in shooting on East Wendover Avenue in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Greensboro Police Department is investigating after a person was shot on East Wendover Avenue late Sunday night. At around 9:58 p.m. on Sunday, officers came to the 2000 block of East Wendover Avenue after getting a report of a robbery of a business. Police arrived at the scene and...
Watch: Personal trainer explains how to treat carpal tunnel, text thumb
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — We’re all so dependent on our cell phones and tablets, but they’re contributing to a rise in cases of carpal tunnel and something called “text thumb.” In the FOX8 House Call, Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach Deborah Stanton explains how to text without injury.
USA Swimming Announces Five Sites For 2026 Futures Championships
Austin, TX, Greensboro, NC, Knoxville, TN, Madison, WI, and Sacramento, CA, will host the 2026 Futures Championship meets. Stock photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. USA Swimming has announced the five sites for this summer’s Futures Championship meets. Region 1 – Austin, Texas – Lee and Joe Jamail Texas...
Helene documentary to be shown in Asheboro
ASHEBORO — A documentary titled “Rising Above Helene” will be shown later this month at the Randolph County Agricultural Center. Randolph County is partnering with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners in showing the documentary. The screening will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 30. In...
Historic land at crux of Stokes County data center controversy
The Stokes County Board of Commissioners is set to decide Monday night on a proposal to rezone land in Walnut Cove to make way for a large data center. The plan has drawn sharp opposition from community members, environmental advocates and local historians. On a warm January evening, Stokes County...
Greensboro activates White Flag warming centers for Monday night
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The City of Greensboro is issuing a White Flag response to the freezing temperatures expected for the night of Monday, January 12. A White Flag response is when actual or "feels like" temperatures reach 32 degrees for two or more hours or for other winter weather events, according to the city....

















