4 people and a firefighter injured in NC house explosion, officials say
Four people inside a home are hurt and a firefighter has also been taken to the hospital after a house explosion in Forsyth County.
How to avoid a breakdown when your car is baked by the sun
GREENSBORO, N.C. — When the summer sun beats down, it’s not just uncomfortable for you — it can also cause major damage to your vehicle. From overheated engines to blown-out tires, experts warn that neglecting basic car maintenance during the hottest months can lead to expensive repairs.
Winston-Salem offering free transportation to cooling centers as extreme heat threatens Triad
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — With extreme heat in the forecast for the Triad over the next several days, Winston-Salem officials are opening cooling centers across the city. Officials say City of Winston-Salem Recreation Centers may be used as cooling centers during normal business hours. For those experiencing...
Heat back in full force in Piedmont Triad this weekend
(WGHP) — Skies remain mostly sunny this evening with temperatures dropping into the upper 80s by 8 p.m. A stray shower can’t be ruled out this evening, however, the chance for rain is less than 20%, and the majority of us will remain dry. Overnight skies will be mostly clear with temperatures falling into the […]
‘Pure chaos’: 2 in critical condition after house explosion in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — An explosion at a house on Friedberg Church Road late Thursday night sent four people to the hospital and left a neighborhood shaken. One of the survivors — Zach Cundriff, who was inside the house at the time — described the moment of the blast as “pure chaos.”
Expect hot, humid Sunday in Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — Our temperatures officially reached 95° in the Triad Saturday afternoon, marking day 2 with temperatures above 90°. We’ll remain in the 90s until 8 p.m. when temperatures finally start to drop into the 80s. Skies will be mostly clear this evening. Overnight, our temperatures will only drop into the mid 70s....
North Carolina Weather Alert: Extreme Heat Watch Saturday, July 26th — Summer Weather Alert...
Raleigh, NC — Forecasters warn Raleigh and surrounding communities to prepare for sweltering conditions as an Extreme Heat Watch takes effect Saturday, July 26th, with heat index values potentially reaching a dangerous 109°F. Authorities urge residents to stay alert and follow safety recommendations as temperatures...
Greensboro declares Heat Awareness Week amid rising temperatures
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Greensboro City Council has officially proclaimed Sunday, July 27, through Saturday, August 2, as Heat Awareness Week, urging residents to take part in educational activities, preparedness efforts, and community engagement initiatives aimed at reducing the health impacts of extreme heat. City...
Ex-Georgia deputy sentenced for violent Camden County Jail assault
Ryan Biegel, a former sheriff's deputy, was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for violating Jarrett Hobbs' civil rights by using excessive force during a jail cell assault. Surveillance footage showed Hobbs being assaulted by deputies, leading to the firing and arrest of Biegel and two other deputies, who...
Rising prices force Triad restaurants to make tough decisions
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Octavia James lined up early Friday morning at B-3 Smokehouse in High Point. She didn't want to miss one last plate of beef ribs. "I'm going to really miss the beef ribs," James said. "I look forward to coming here during lunch." As of Friday,...