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A new car owner discovers major problems with contract, calls WFMY News 2 for help
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Terra McKee had been looking for a newer car. She needed something a bit bigger and more reliable. “A girlfriend recommended the dealership,” McKee said. McKee went to the dealership and found a used SUV in her price range. McKee purchased the SUV for around...
North Carolina to Enjoy Dry Spell: First Since July 4th
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina residents can look forward to noticeably drier conditions today, with clearing skies throughout the day. This marks the first time since July 4th that measurable rainfall is not expected anywhere in central North Carolina. According to the US National Weather Service in Raleigh, Saturday...
Rev. Al Sharpton visits International Civil Rights Center and Museum
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A prominent Civil Rights leader wrapped up a trip to Greensboro. Reverend Al Sharpton spoke at the AME Zion national conference at the Koury Convention Center this week. He toured the International Civil Rights Center and Museum with Guilford County Commissioner Chair Skip Alston. Alston is...
Fight fentanyl poisoning and learn at a local Race Against Drugs event
It has been reported that ten people in North Carolina die each day as a result of fentanyl poisoning and over 375 people in Davidson County have also died as a result since 2015. Recently Davidson County has been inundated with more deaths associated with fentanyl. It is saddening to hear the number of individuals that have lost their lives from fentanyl poisoning and the statistics are as shocking when the age range of those killed by fentanyl is exposed. Locally, there have been countless arrests made by law enforcement of persons selling the deadly drug within our own community. There have also been arrests made of parents and caretakers of children that are being poisoned after ingesting the drug, unaware. This dangerous drug effects everyone and has the potential of killing someone that each of us know and loves, if it hasn’t already. It is time to end the excuses that too many live by, that it is not our problem, because it now is.
D.G. Martin: New book spotlights legacy of playwright Paul Green
Many North Carolinians know who Paul Green is or was, but most can’t tell you much about him. He was certainly North Carolina’s greatest modern playwright as many of us learned when our teachers told us about the outdoor drama, “The Lost Colony,” the story of attempted colonization of North Carolina by the British, including, of course, the birth of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the “new world.” ...
‘They must leave’: Coalition begins push for HCA to relinquish Mission
A broad coalition of western North Carolina doctors, patient advocates, clergy members, a state senator and others are calling on HCA Healthcare to give up the Mission Health network, decrying the level of care it has provided since its $1.5 billion purchase in 2019. The five years since the acquisition...
Expect a nice weekend in the Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — The Piedmont should be able to enjoy a nice weekend On Saturday morning, clouds will give way to some sun during the day. Highs on Saturday will be in the middle 80s. We’ll see mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies on Sunday with highs in the upper 80s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will […]
Cone Health Gives $5 Million For Greensboro’s New Windsor Community Complex
The City of Greensboro announced on Thursday, July 25 that Cone Health system plans to donate $5 million toward the construction of the Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex – a place where people can come to interact, learn about wellness, study, exercise, check out books, swim, and do a lot more things than anyone could ever do at a traditional “library.”
Action being taken to address safety concerns in Greensboro on Randleman Road
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Residents and business owners say they are feeling hopeful about the future of Randleman Road after the city held a community meeting to listen to their concerns. The major road running through southeast Greensboro has been a hot topic after people have complained about a number of violent crimes. Triad Meat Company has […]
Guilford County Asks You To Help Plan The County’s Next 15 Years
If you’d like to have a say in how Guilford County looks in the year 2045 – well, you’re in luck because Guilford County officials want to hear from you. The county is hosting a series of community meetings this year to get input from area residents in order to help shape Guilford County’s Comprehensive Plan Update.
HBCU Livingstone College gets eight-figure gift from anonymous donor
Livingstone College announced the largest gift in the history of the North Carolina HBCU. The post HBCU Livingstone College gets eight-figure gift from anonymous donor appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
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