Prepac Yanks Plug on Whitsett Factory, 200 Jobs Axed Near Greensboro
Prepac Manufacturing is pulling out of Whitsett, and about 200 workers are set to pay the price. In a WARN notice filed Tuesday, the furniture maker told state officials it will wind down operations at its Whitsett factory and eliminate roughly 200 jobs. Permanent layoffs are slated to begin May 2 at the...
New car damaged at car wash: How News 2 helped Triad woman get $4,500...
GREENSBORO, N.C. — When you spend nearly $38,000 on a new vehicle, you expect it to stay in pristine condition. “I went in there not expecting to spend that much money,” said Krystel Andrews. “I saw the color, interior — everything I wanted.”. Just three months...
Population growth to impact water infrastructure
As North Carolina’s population grows, local and state governments, elected officials, educators and nonprofit groups are bracing for the demands more residents will put on the state’s already taxed and aging water infrastructure. The 2026 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Water held Feb. 25 brought together these...
Traffic project in Greensboro neighborhood draws controversy: ‘It’s very inconvenient’
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A traffic calming project in one Greensboro neighborhood is hard to miss, so it’s getting a lot of reactions, but there are mixed reviews. A blockade of cones sits on David Caldwell Drive, blocking incoming traffic from Battleground Avenue and diverting drivers another way into the Garden...
Local quilt guild creates community through craft
Dressed in patchwork sweaters, carrying hand-stitched shoulder bags and wearing name tags made from scrap fabric, the Alamance Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets every month at the Burlington Elmira Community Center. The group, made up of about 50 women, shares their latest crafts, plans upcoming workshops and discusses...
North Carolina mom’s 24-year disappearance uncovers silent crisis inside American families
A North Carolina woman who vanished more than two decades ago was found alive earlier this year, authorities confirmed — a case an expert says highlights hidden struggles within American families. Michele Hundley Smith, now 63, who was reported missing in December 2001, was located on Feb. 20 in...
Free document shredding and medicine disposal event
A free Document Shredding and Medicine Disposal Collection Day will take place on Saturday, May 16 from 8 AM to 12 Noon at the Randolph County Agricultural Center. Residents can safely dispose of old documents and unused medications during this community cleanup event.
Randolph County Drug Bust Leads to Weapon of Mass Destruction Charge
ASHEBORO, North Carolina — A Randolph County man is facing multiple criminal charges after deputies say a drug investigation led to the discovery of illegal drugs, firearms and a weapon classified as a weapon of mass destruction. According to reporting from WFMY News 2 , deputies searched the Rose Avenue home of...
You lose an hour of sleep this weekend: Why it’s such a big deal
GREENSBORO, N.C. — We all know sleep is important, but with endless advice promising better rest, it can be hard to know where to start. Whether you struggle to fall asleep or simply want to improve your sleep quality, Consumer Reports says focusing on what truly works can make a meaningful difference.
Severe weather risk Sunday in the Piedmont Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Another unseasonably warm day has come to an end in the Piedmont Triad and temperatures will fall through the low 70s this evening and into the 60s overnight. By late Saturday night, we’ll have the potential for some isolated to scattered storms. Don’t be surprised if thunder wakes you...
