Developer concludes historic Kingsdown ‘Cotton Building’ can’t be saved
The future of the one historic Kingsdown building still standing in downtown, the so-called Cotton Building on the corner of Washington and South Third streets, is now in danger. Earlier versions of the project had preserved that building and incorporated it into the new commercial and residential construction around...
16-Year-Old North Carolina Girl in ICU After Crash Involving DWI Driver in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. — A 16-year-old girl from Kernersville is in the intensive care unit after a devastating crash involving a suspected DWI driver in Wilmington on July 20. The crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Carolina Beach Road and Antoinette Drive, according to the North Carolina State Highway...
Mariscos No Manches offers authentic Mexican street food in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Taco trucks are a popular attraction across the Piedmont Triad to go and grab a quick bite to eat. One Triad chef decided to open his own food truck full of authentic Mexican street food and much more. FOX8’s Chris Weaver took a trip to Greensboro to stop by Mariscos No […]
JetZero Moving HQ to Greensboro
JetZero said it’s best to have its headquarters near the factory. The company announced it will move its headquarters to Greensboro. The Triad Business Journal reports the company plans to hire 14,500 workers to build its exotic wing jetliner in Greensboro. The expected $4.7 billion investment through 2036 was lured...
Gov. Stein appoints new DA for Carteret, Craven, Pamlico
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — Governor Josh Stein has appointed Matthew T. Wareham as the District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 4, serving Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico counties. According to a press release, Wareham is currently the Chief Assistant District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 4 and has served as an...
Check out the bee barn at the North Carolina Zoo
ASEHBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A lot of people panic when they see a bee, but at the North Carolina Zoo, seeing one up close may change your mind. In this week’s edition of Zoo Filez, we take a look at how a special exhibit is helping guests learn more about these small insects.
Upscale ‘tiny homes’ subdivision planned for acreage off NC 54
Developer Shawn Cummings is planning to develop an upscale tiny home community with hundreds of lots at Hidden Lake Campgrounds south of Graham along N.C. Highway 54. While Cummings has largely focused on developing subdivisions with traditional single-family homes in and around Alamance County over the past 10...
What’s cooking at Furnitureland South?
JAMESTOWN, N.C. — Top 100 retailer Furnitureland South announced the opening of a new in-store restaurant on July 28, offering its guests a place to dine while they shop. The Gathering Table, located on the first floor of the Jamestown, N.C.-based retailer’s Showroom Building, is a casual eatery and bistro offering...
Winston-Salem State University confirms deaths of 3 senior students
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem State University confirmed that three students — Chaz Zoey Williams, Kharis McGee, and Quentin Glass — died in separate incidents. All three were seniors and active members of the WSSU community. “Each of these students brought light, promise and purpose to our campus....
One person dead following motorcycle crash in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A man was killed in a motorcycle crash Thursday morning on Highway 52, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. The crash occurred near Exits 103 and 105, where a 2020 Harley-Davidson was traveling southbound on the highway. Police said the motorcyclist, identified as Carl Andrew Norton,...
