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GREENSBORO, N.C. (WFIE) - The man who a jury found guilty of killing Princeton native, Jeff Goldbach, will spend at least 17 years in prison. Brandon Hyde was sentenced today, in North Carolina, to 17 years to 21.5 years. Goldbach’s brother-in-law tells us Hyde will have to serve a minimum...

Forsyth County commissioners say early reaction to a proposed data center in Rural Hall has been largely negative. Developers submitted a preliminary plan for the four-building facility to the county’s zoning board last week, and commissioners have been hearing from residents ever since. “I've probably gotten 10, 12...

BURLINGTON, N.C. — A Burlington woman has been sentenced to 25 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to helping clients file false tax returns, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Tracey Hernandez, 39, pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and assisting in the filing of a false tax return...

The Old Richmond Volunteer Fire Department shared important non-emergency contact numbers for residents in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Residents are asked to keep 9-1-1 lines open for emergencies and use local numbers for issues like trees down, power outages, minor traffic accidents without injuries, water...

Randolph County Government is hiring for several positions including Case Manager (JDRC), Deputy Sheriff, Detention Officer I, Human Resources Specialist, Income Maintenance Caseworker II, Planning Information Specialist, and multiple Social Worker roles. The county invites applicants to join its team and serve the...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Storms can topple trees onto your house, rain down hail that can cause roof and water damage, and create flood waters that are deeper than you thought. When something like this happens, all you're thinking about is what it's going to cost to fix it. Here's what you need to do to make a solid...

RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The Randolph County School System made the decision on Monday night to close Uwharrie Ridge 6-12. School district leaders said enrollment at the school has been decreasing for years. Enrollment is now done to 369 students, which is only about half of its capacity. The vote passed 4-3....

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Are first responders meeting your expectations? The Kernersville Fire Rescue Department is asking that question and more in a strategic plan survey. Kernersville Fire Rescue Chief Scott Alderman says his department follows a five-year strategic plan, which expanded across the town. “One of...

A Forsyth County family escaped unharmed when a tree fell onto power lines during a storm, sparking a small fire at their home on Linville Road. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

Here, visitors can trade city streets for rugged cliffs, forested ridgelines, and some of the most scenic views in North Carolina’s Piedmont. The park spans more than 9,000 acres in the Sauratown Mountains, a dramatic range often called the “mountains away from the mountains.” Explore the vast network of...