Photo: Vehicle fire on Interstate 85 North/40 East in Guilford County
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A vehicle fire closed a lane on Interstate 85 North/40 East in Guilford County on Friday morning, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The scene was at Mile Marker 135 near Exit 135 for Rock Creek Dairy Road and the right lane was closed. Traffic camera footage...
‘Mommy, we love you’: Mom dies outside doors of daughter’s high school graduation
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Gray News) - A mom in North Carolina died while walking into her daughter’s high school graduation. On May 23, Jean Byrd was walking through the parking lot at the Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem to see her daughter, Meilean’s, high school graduation from Parkland High School.
The Carolina Theatre of Greensboro presents special Pride Month screening of ‘But I’m a...
In recognition of Pride Month, the Carolina Theatre of Greensboro will present the 1999 satirical romantic comedy, But I’m a Cheerleader on Tuesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. Included in the movie ticket will be a live drag show hosted by Brenda the Drag Queen, and featuring Malayia Chanel Iman and Dana St. James. After the...
Severe storms expected Friday afternoon in Triad; possible tornados, large hail
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — There is a Level 2/Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon for the entire FOX8 viewing area. A cold front is going to sweep across the state today and ahead of the front, we are expecting a line of strong to severe storms. The timing for severe weather is going to […]
Buc-ee’s Alamance plan progresses, but at a slow pace
Last week, Buc-ee’s submitted buildings plans to Mebane officials for review, according to Richard Allred, building plan reviewer in the Alamance County city’s Permits and Inspections office. It also comes a year and four months after Mebane’s City Council approved zoning and a special-use permit for the project...
Liberty Baptist Church Thomasville charged with embezzling 150,000
On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, Betty Fowler Collins, of 4437 Kennedy Road, Thomasville, NC was arrested with warrants drawn by the Criminal Investigations Division of the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office. Collins was charged with Embezzlement in excess of $150,000.00 and 8 counts of Forgery. The arrest was a result...
Rhino Club coming back to Greensboro after 16 years
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The rumors are true. The Rhino Club is coming back to downtown Greensboro after 16 years. It will be at its original location on 315 S. Greene St., according to the general manager. A spokesperson with the Rhino Club said they are trying to bring the...
High Point Mom shares life-threatening battle with preeclampsia
HIGH POINT, N.C. — For 39-year-old Takesha Frazier, being a mother to her 6-year-old son Noah is one of her greatest joys. “Oh, it’s changed a whole lot for me—just seeing him grow up, being in kindergarten, making friends, and they all love him,” Frazier said.
Man drives wrong-way, rams WSPD car in chase; teens accused of dropping guns out...
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man and two teens are facing felony charges after a police chase in Winston-Salem that involved a Winston-Salem Police Department vehicle being rammed on Wednesday night. At around 8:32 p.m. on Wednesday, officers with the WSPD’s Gun Crime Reduction Unit and Gang Unit tried to pull over...
Dunkin’ Joining Shopping Center in Greensboro
Charleston-based franchisee Coastal Franchising LLC has a new Dunkin’ location in the works in Greensboro. It is slated to open in a 2,400-square-foot space with a drive-thru at 5698 W Gate City Blvd by the end of the summer, according to the Triad Business Journal. It will be joining...
