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Shooting investigation shuts down East Market Street
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A shooting investigation has closed down East Market Street in Greensboro. At around 1:07 a.m. on Monday, the Greensboro Police Department came to the area of Laurel Street and East Market Street after getting a report of an aggravated assault. At the scene, officers found someone suffering from a gunshot wound. […]
Post 49 stays alive at states, eliminates High Point
CHERRYVILLE — Not ready to see its season come to an end, the Hamlet American Legion baseball team staved off elimination Sunday during the North Carolina state tournament. In a win-or-go home matchup with High Point Post 87, Hamlet cruised to a 9-1 victory, effectively ending its opponent’s season.
High Point Welcomes 11 Additions for 2024 Season
HIGH POINT, N.C. — With the 2024 season rapidly approaching, High Point University Women's Soccer Head Coach Aaron McGuiness has announced 11 additions to the Panthers' roster, which includes nine freshmen and two transfers. "We are very excited for 2024 season," McGuiness said. "Our non-conference schedule is very competitive,...
The Challenge changes ownership, but Belton stays in golf business
Richie Belton says he’s still immersed in the local golf business, just to a smaller degree than the past decade. Belton sold The Challenge Golf Club in Graham in March, but he’s still owner of Quaker Creek Golf Club in Mebane. That’s a course he helped build as the original owner.
‘Lucky man’ walks away from fishing trip crash
An early morning fishing trip almost ended before it began for a Robbins man. Despite the circumstances, he was able to walk away from a single-vehicle accident outside of Eastwood around 5 a.m. on Sunday. The driver was the only occupant of the Ford SUV while traveling on Beulah Hill...
UNC Greensboro emphasizes creativity with Millennial Campus district
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Millennial Campus is starting to take shape at UNCG, and two unique districts will emphasize creativity across disciplines and within the campus and community. “Not only does creativity cut across all different parts of life, creativity is not something that is relegated to an artist or musician,” said Juliette Bianco, […]
Storage unit facility fire caused by issue with HVAC unit, High Point fire crews says
HIGH POINT, N.C. — An issue with a battery bank in a portable HVAC unit caused a fire at a storage unit facility, according to crews with the Winston-Salem Fire Department. On Friday, just before 5:30 p.m., crews said they responded to the 2300 block of Hickswood Road to a reported building fire.
Chilling testimony alleges murder suspect asked others for help disposing of High Point University student’s body
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The trial of a man accused of killing a High Point University student in 2021 before fleeing to Tennessee has begun. Michael Cadogan is accused of killing Gianna Delgado, who was 19 and attending High Point University at the time. Cadogan was 24 at the time of the killing. Authorities […]
Rezoning request defeated, county may lose $10 million project
The potential investment of $10 million dollars by an Indiana company seeking to build a facility producing doors for carports hit another snag when the Surry County Board of Commissioners rejected the recommendation of the Planning Board to approve the request with conditions. Industrial Development LLC is seeking to rezone 27.04 acres off South McKinney Road, to the South of Interstate 74, from Rural Agricultural to Highway Business Conditional. The board voted 4-1 to deny the request but also voted to waive the one-year filing...
You may see changes on Randleman Road this Fall
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The City of Greensboro hosted a picnic for neighbors to talk about the status of the Randleman Road Corridor Plan. It wants the community's input on how to improve the quality of life for folks living in the corridor. This comes after neighbors voiced concerns about...
Monsignor Anthony J. Marcaccio of St. Pius X Catholic Church dies
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A beloved Greensboro pastor has died. On July 19, Monsignor Anthony J. Marcaccio of St. Pius X Catholic Church died after complications arose from a surgery meant to treat his cancer. He was 61. Marcaccio had been with his parish for 24 years. "All who knew...
Controversial call leads to loss in national semifinals for SCU U19 boys
DENVER – There is absolutely no doubt in the minds of the Space Coast United U19 boys soccer players, the coaching staff and all of the parents who made the trip that they should all be coming back to DICK’S Sporting Goods Park Monday morning to play for a national championship.
Adventure Campers hike to the top of Bakers Mountain
A group of around 20 hikers from City of Statesville’s Parks and Recreation Adventure Camp ascended to the summit of Bakers Mountain in Catawba County during a recent field trip. Bakers Mountain has an elevation gain of 584 feet is considered a moderately challenging hike, according to All Trails....
Chamber of commerce, Salisbury announce recipients of small business grants
SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of the small business grants, which are aimed at assisting businesses with less than 10 employees, on Tuesday. The grants were part of a pilot program that was funded in Salisbury’s 2023-2024 budget, when the city approved a total $30,000 for the grant funding. Applicants were […] The post Chamber of commerce, Salisbury announce recipients of small business grants appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Statesville Branch NAACP presented prestigious national award
The Statesville Branch NAACP was presented the prestigious Thalheimer Award last week during the NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas. Branch President Todd Scott was shocked and excited when he learned that the local organization had been named the award recipient – and he was honored to accept the award on behalf of the branch’s executive committee and membership.
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