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,...
Fire Engine 18 out of service in Winston-Salem for 3rd time this month
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A fire engine in Winston-Salem is once again out of service because of staffing issues. The garage is shut, and Fire Engine 18 is sitting still. That’s what happened Thursday at Fire Station 18 off Peace Haven Road, according to the Winston-Salem Fire Department. The fire engine is shut...
North Carolina Heat Advisory: Dangerous 110° Heat Index Hits Triad and Piedmont Until 8...
Greensboro, N.C. – Heat and humidity are set to peak across central North Carolina as a dangerous heat index of up to 110 degrees grips the Triad and Piedmont from 11 a.m. Saturday through 8 p.m. Sunday, prompting urgent advisories for residents and travelers. According to the National Weather...
Kernersville man gets fence fixed after months of frustration with sanitation company
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — When Ronnie Roberts showed up at one of his commercial properties, the last thing he expected to deal with was a splintered fence around the dumpster area. “I showed up and the fence was leaning real bad,” Roberts said. The damage didn’t look like an...