Madison mayor helps dig residents out of snow
MADISON, N.C. (WGHP) — Madison Mayor William Phillips is being praised for going door to door and shoveling residents out of the snow. He said he wanted to help after seeing how the weather had impacted the senior population and local businesses. He’s been traveling around Madison for two...
Downed tree, power lines close Benjamin Parkway in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Benjamin Parkway is closed in both directions at West Cornwallis Drive due to a downed tree and power lines, according to the Greensboro Police Department. Motorists are encouraged to avoid this area and find alternate routes of travel. There is no estimated time for reopening.
Greensboro man charged in Christmas Eve shooting at Graham Cook Out restaurant
GRAHAM, N.C. — A Greensboro man has been arrested in connection with a Christmas Eve shooting at a Graham Cook Out restaurant and is suspected in a string of similar robberies across the region, police said. Shyheim Duzhe Jones, 31, was taken into custody without incident Thursday morning after...
City council leads new projects across Graham
Now two months into her city council term, Graham’s new mayor Chelsea Dickey has begun leading several projects and initiatives across the city. Dickey was unavailable for an interview but sent a statement to Elon News Network. “Since my swearing in, my focus has been on listening to and...
All lanes of West Market Street between Montlieu Avenue, South Edwardia Drive closed by...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — All lanes of West Market Street between Montlieu Avenue and South Edwardia Drive are closed due to a crash with injuries, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time. Drivers are encouraged to take an alternate route.
Indie rock figure linked to iconic ’80s song dies
GREENSBORO, North Carolina — Lynn Blakey, a respected figure in the American indie rock scene whose work spanned several influential bands and served as inspiration for the alt-rock classic “Left of the Dial,” has died at 60, Parade magazine reported. Blakey performed with bands including Let’s Active,...
Holy Cows: From Chapel to Pasture with saturn is changing & Bundt Cakes
In June of 2025, after experiencing a personal event that necessitated a change, Dan LaTerra (she/they) took to her blue Toyota Corolla and began the three-day journey to New Mexico from North Carolina. Her retreat aimed to serve multiple purposes. Firstly, it was a much needed reset from the throes of...
Consumer Reports 2026 Top Picks for New Cars
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Your vehicle needs to be safe and reliable. Wouldn't it be nice if it were affordable, too? Consumer Reports has its top ten picks for 2026. Of course, Consumer Reports tests how every new car handles, the safety features built in, but they even measure the cargo space! On top of that, Consumer...
North Carolina Wind Gusts Trigger 25,381 Power Outages, With Wilkes, Caldwell and Forsyth Counties...
NORTH CAROLINA — High winds triggered widespread, scattered power outages across North Carolina this morning, with the statewide outage total reaching 25,381 at the time of the update shown. The highest concentration of outages appeared across western and central parts of the state, and utility crews were working to...
Suspect dies after officer-involved shooting in Lexington
A North Carolina man hospitalized after an officer‑involved shooting in Lexington has died, officials said Thursday evening.

















