FOX8 gets 1st look inside new sober living center in Asheboro: ‘Labor of love’
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Susan Hunt runs Keaton’s Place in honor of her son, who died from a fentanyl overdose. It’s a place for people who are addicted and their families to get resources 24/7. Now, Hunt is ready to take the next step with a brand-new facility to help people in recovery. “It still […]
Expect scattered showers, thunderstorms in Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — After a slight break from the rain on Friday, scattered showers and thunderstorms will return to the Piedmont. Mostly to partly cloudy skies on Friday with highs in the upper 80s. With daytime heating, a few afternoon and evening thunderstorms are possible. If a severe thunderstorm develops during the day,...
Greensboro couple says home was shot at while sleeping
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A Greensboro couple is on edge after they said someone fired at their home while they were sleeping. It happened early Tuesday morning along Laurel Creek Drive. The couple called the police, but said they have not yet found who is responsible. The couple said they woke up to the sound […]
Forsyth County passes budget, denies funding boost to help huge WS/FCS deficit
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — Forsyth County passed its budget while shooting down a request to give tens of millions of dollars to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) on Thursday. This comes as the district is struggling with a major budget deficit of at least $42 million. The budget passed 4-3,...
WSPD makes arrest in fatal hit-and-run
The Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) has made an arrest in the fatal hit-and-run that they believe was done deliberately on Monday afternoon. Here’s what we know: Around 1:14 p.m. on Monday, June 2, officers responded to a reported hit-and-run collision with injuries in the 2300 block of Burgundy Street. Upon...
Highway Patrol reveals more info about Alamance County crash that killed high school senior
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Highway Patrol released the details regarding a crash that killed an Alamance-Burlington Schools (ABSS) high school senior just days before graduation. Troopers said the crash happened around midnight on Highway 87. A car driven by Tracey Hernandez crossed the center line...
Raleigh Prepares for Stormy Weather as NWS Warns of Flash Flooding and Tornado Risks...
The National Weather Service in Raleigh, North Carolina, has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook detailing a stretch of tumultuous weather through central North Carolina. Looking at the forecast for today, the NWS predicts "showers and possibly a thunderstorm" with an 80% chance of precipitation and rainfall amounts...
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Budget
Greater Winston Salem Inc. recognizes the City and County’s need to increase their budgets to recruit and retain top talent in order to provide the best service possible for Winston Salem/Forsyth County taxpayers. The business community faces similar challenges. On behalf of the business community, GWSI advocates for...
Burlington city council passes budget with no property tax hike
Burlington’s city council has given its unanimous nod to a new municipal budget that calls for $90.5 million in outlays from the city’s general fund, a 2 percent merit-based raise for city staff members, fee increases for water, sewer, and sanitation – and no increase in the city’s property tax rate.
Watch: Shannon Smith samples chicken restaurants across the Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Chicken chains are flocking to the Piedmont Triad. Four new fast-casual franchises opened this spring in Guilford County alone, and more are under construction. People have packed Dave’s Hot Chicken on Battleground Avenue in Greensboro. The Los Angeles-based chain serves huge tenders and...