Over 20 downtown Greensboro businesses clean up graffiti
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Last week, 24 businesses in downtown Greensboro each got notices letting them know they had 10 days to get rid of Graffiti, and time is running out for business owners to fix it. While most people are getting ready for their Thanksgiving holiday, James Shulga spent his day scrubbing...
Sophia Man Arrested on Multiple Charges After Assault Incident on Beckerdite Road
On November 24, 2025, deputies from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported assault on Beckerdite Road in Sophia, North Carolina. When they arrived, they found Bobby Dale Jones, Jr., age 45, in a vehicle near the scene. Jones exited the vehicle, did not follow deputies’ commands, and resisted...
FOX8 Chief Meteorologist Van Denton makes his 2025-26 winter weather predictions!
(WGHP) — You’ve heard predictions from Alex, Charles and Emily. Now, it’s Chief Meteorologist Van Denton’s chance to lay out his predictions for this winter. Here’s what Van had to say:. We have been in a snow drought the last few years. True, it did...
Greensboro Residents Invited to December Sessions on Police Chief Search
Greensboro is preparing for the retirement of Police Chief John Thompson. He will step down in February 2026 after 23 years of service. The city has hired Developmental Associates to conduct a national search for his replacement. City officials are seeking community feedback during the selection process.
Greensboro neighbors want city to address speeding, safety
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — After seeing major success with its Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, the City of Greensboro is back again, reviewing 38 new submissions from people asking for help in their communities. The program first launched last year, and to date, the city has received 388 project...
Shannon Trapp Returns to NC A&T in Newly Created Associate Vice Chancellor Role
GREENSBORO, N.C. — North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has welcomed back one of its own as Shannon Trapp, M.Ed., returns to serve as associate vice chancellor for Administration and Strategic Operations — a newly created role designed to strengthen the university’s operational oversight and...
Life-threatening injuries reported after shooting in Greensboro on Rainbow Drive
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — One person has life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Greensboro on Wednesday, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. At 5:05 p.m., Greensboro officers responded to the 1700 block of Rainbow Drive when they were told about a shooting. Officers found one victim...
Greensboro shooting victim’s mother reacts after suspect arrested: ‘Trying to grieve’
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A 22-year-old man is now charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of 22-year-old Mircedezes Edwards in Greensboro. Police arrested Jordan Marks just over a month after the fatal shooting. Mircedezes’s mother said this arrest brings some relief, but it’s still not closure. She...
Two Ramseur Residents Charged in Troy Caveness Road Vehicle Theft
On October 28, 2025, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of vehicle theft on Troy Caveness Road in Ramseur, North Carolina. After investigating, authorities identified Leslie Ann Moore Pugh, 36, and James William Kindley, 40, as suspects. Both were charged with larceny of a motor vehicle and...
Seasonal Ham Havoc: The Community’s Love-Hate Relationship with Honey Baked Ham
The Honey Baked Ham store, a popular destination for holiday meals, has been causing a significant amount of traffic congestion in the area of Cone and Battleground. Despite the store's popularity only peaking three times a year, local residents have expressed their frustration over the inconvenience caused. The lack...

















