Elon University women’s track and field wins sixth CAA outdoor championship
For the fourth time in five years, Elon University’s women’s track and field team reigned supreme at the Coastal Athletic Association Outdoors Championship on May 15. They clinched the title with 147 points — 25 more than Hampton, who finished second. It is the sixth championship for the Phoenix in their ten league...
WS/FCS shortfall climbs to $42M for this fiscal year
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools officials say the district’s estimated shortfall for this fiscal year has climbed to approximately $42 million. A little more than half of the deficit — $24 million— is on the district’s local expense fund, which is provided by the county. The rest is...
Coming Up: Talkin’ Sports with Danny and Payton live! May 27, 2025
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Pull up a chair, because we are “Talkin’ Sports” live! FOX8’s Danny Harnden and Payton Mannie are ditching the script and telling you their real thoughts on topics all across the athletic world. They’ve got plenty of hot takes, and you can catch it all on our new online show, […]
ABSS faces budget cuts under Alamance County’s 2025-26 proposal that would also raise property...
Last week, Alamance County Manager Heidi York presented recommendations for the county's budget for Fiscal Year 25-26. Among the biggest aspects of the proposed budget are cuts to the Alamance-Burlington School System. The school district requested over $59 million in funding from the county, but the current proposal...
Celebrate the sounds of summer with these free outdoor concerts around Winston-Salem
Nothing says summer in the Twin City like swaying to the beats of live music at open-air venues.
Man arrested after hitting Randolph County patrol vehicle head on, sheriff’s office says
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has been charged after allegedly ramming a patrol car in Randolph County. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday, they attempted to make a traffic stop on I-73/74 in Asheboro. The person they were attempting to stop accelerated, cutting off another car and...
Crash causes major delay on I-40 W near Gallimore Dairy Road in Greensboro: DOT
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A vehicle crash on I-40 West in Greensboro near Gallimore Dairy Road caused major traffic delays Tuesday afternoon. According to NCDOT, the crash initially closed five of six lanes at Exit 211. A WFMY News 2 reporter passed by the crash and noted that traffic was backed up for miles because of the...
Expect a very wet day in the Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — Get ready for a very wet day as we return to work or school! Rain, heavy at times, is expected across the state today. Temperatures will be cool and steady, in the mid-50s, all day. Isolated instances of minor flooding or flash flooding is possible as rainfall totals approach 1″. Showers continue overnight...
Trucker named TCA Highway Angel for extinguishing truck fire
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named truck driver Kerry Netusil, from Hawley, Penn., a TCA Highway Angel for extinguishing the flames of
WFPD to host ‘Touch-A-Truck’ Special Olympics fundraiser at The Factory Aug. 16
The Wake Forest Police Department will host a Touch-A-Truck fundraiser for Special Olympics NC on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at The Factory, 1839 S. Main St. Families and children of all ages will be granted an all-access pass to police cars, fire trucks, a helicopter, boat, Humvee, military vehicles,...
