High Point parents speak out as day care closes abruptly
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Some parents in High Point are scrambling to find child care. They say they were notified on Sunday that Little Disciples Of Joy Childcare Center on Old Plank Road in High Point would be closing its doors on Friday. “In her three-year-old little mind, everything is changing for her,” said […]
Meyling Carrion-Ruiz Killed In North Carolina Homicide: PD
A Maryland community is coming together to support the family of a 35-year-old woman that is looking to send her body back to her native Nicaragua after she was killed during a trip to North Carolina. First responders from the Greensboro Police Department and Guilford County EMS were called shortly...
Southbound lanes of US 421 in Kernersville closed due to crash involving tractor-trailer
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Traffic was snarled on Wednesday afternoon due to a wreck involving a tractor-trailer. The southbound lanes of US 421 were blocked near the Main Street exit in Kernersville. A tractor-trailer was blocking traffic. First responders are on the scene, rerouting cars. No injuries have been...
5 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Greensboro, North Carolina to Try
Greensboro is true North Carolina barbecue country—a city with deep roots in pork shoulder and chewy, chopped pork, smoky hush puppies, and the tang of Lexington-style vinegar sauce. But Greensboro’s pitmasters don’t just stick to tradition. Recent years have brought Texas beef, creative modern ‘cue, and fusion...
FedEx Adds Even More Layoffs to Logistics Industry
FedEx is the latest freight firm to announce layoffs. This week, the logistics giant revealed that more than 600 FedEx Supply Chain employees in Memphis would be fired as part of a business transition. According to Commercial Appeal, the company is moving “a significant portion” of its business to a new third-party...
Cone Health experts discuss surviving heart attacks
(WGHP) — Gary Hunt is one lucky man. Not too long ago, what happened to him recently would have been something he likely wouldn’t have been able to recover from. “I collapsed at work. I don’t remember even going to work that day or that was on a Saturday night,” Hunt said. “I just said, […]
One person arrested following shooting incident in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A man is facing multiple charges after a juvenile was injured in a shooting Wednesday evening, the Winston-Salem Police Department reports. Authorities said the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the area of East Sprague Street. Officers found a minor with a gunshot wound to the arm, who was...
Central Carolina Fair opens Friday in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Central Carolina Fair in Greensboro starts up tomorrow, Friday, August 29, with several new attractions. This year's fair will have 26 rides and attractions, along with food vendors serving all sorts of tasty dishes. Fair organizers told WFMY News 2 that two new rides —...
Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools approved $75M in bonuses with little oversight
The opinions expressed in this piece are solely the author's and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carolina Journal or its publisher. The recent audit of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) is jarring, but not surprising. With over 311 budget overrides, $75 million in bonuses, and $332 million sitting...
Fall-like temperatures continue on Wednesday in Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — We have scattered clouds across the Piedmont this morning, but we will end up with a mostly sunny day to enjoy. It will remain dry and crisp for any outdoor activities you want to take on, as highs reach the upper-70s this afternoon. Partly cloudy skies are expected overnight with lows...