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New scholarship at NC Central University will pay for teachers to become principals
A new scholarship program at North Carolina Central University is paying for local teachers to become principals. It includes 16 educators from across the state. All currently teach elementary, middle or high school students in rural districts. The scholarship will cover the teachers' master's degrees and give money to their...
NC special deputy attorney general exposed himself to traffic on Glenwood Avenue, arrest warrant says
NC special deputy attorney general charged with exposing himself, intoxication. A North Carolina special deputy attorney general has been arrested and charged with public indecency and intoxication. According to court records, Torrey Dixon, 46, was taken into custody over the weekend in Raleigh. The arrest warrants allege that Dixon exposed...
After four years of state’s appeals, ACE Speedway gets green light to sue state for selective enforcement
The highest court in North Carolina has waved the green flag with a lawsuit that the owners of ACE Speedway initially lodged four years ago over the state’s allegedly selective enforcement of pandemic-era limits on gatherings. In a unanimous ruling on Friday, the highest court in North Carolina agreed...
More than 200 local schools may contain PCBs, WRAL investigation finds
WRAL investigation: Hundreds of local schools may contain PCBs. A known carcinogen may be lurking in your child’s school. Scientists estimate that Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are present in 1 out of every 3 K-12 schools nationwide. Despite this, these harmful chemicals often go undetected because many states, including North Carolina, do not proactively test schools for them.
Purdue basketball lands 2026 in-state guard Luke Ertel
Purdue basketball has its first commitment of the 2026 recruiting cycle, as Mt. Vernon (Ind.) point guard Luke Ertel announced his commitment to the Boilermakers via X on Tuesday evening. Ertel chose Purdue over offers from Butler and Wake Forest. Ertel began picking up steam on the recruiting trail this...
WS/FCS school board to vote on construction bid for new school amid contaminant concerns
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools leaders will soon be voting on who will handle the construction of a new elementary school. The project to build a new Brunson Elementary School is hot button topic for some with the new school to be built on a property with contaminated soil. The site for the new […]
NCAA Football: Wake Forest at Syracuse
Nov 25, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons head coach Dave Clawson reacts to a play against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Bishop Frank Williams, late civil rights leader, honored with exhibit at Greensboro History Museum
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A Greensboro civil rights activist is getting an exhibit that’ll showcase his legacy in the Triad. The legacy of Bishop Frank Williams is on full display in the Greensboro History Museum following a long-awaited ribbon cutting and the grand reveal of the new exhibit. The exhibit is filled with his paraphernalia. […]
Boom Supersonic logs 2nd successful XB-1 flight on path toward future Greensboro-made jet
MOJAVE, Calif. (WGHP) — Boom’s supersonic aircraft successfully flew its second test flight at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California on Monday, another step closer to creating its carbon-neutral commercial jet in the Piedmont Triad. This was the second successful flight of the XB-1 aircraft after the company reported its first in March. […]
Two men arrested after fight breaks out in Downtown N.W.
Two men were arrested after a reported round of name calling resulted in fisticuffs after leaving a Downtown North Wilkesboro watering hole early Saturday morning, Aug. 24. Christopher Daniel Hall, 34, of Purlear, and Christopher Russell Bessey, 51, of Millers Creek, were both charged with simple affray after North Wilkesboro Police officers broke up the fight that ultimately became physical around 1:48 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, according to the police report.
Wake Forest security officer dies from “short illness” at 53 years old
Wake Forest Security Officer Gary Anthony Ward (Sergio) died on Aug. 21 after a “short illness,” according to a campus-wide email sent by University Marketing and Communication on Aug. 26. A funeral service will be held in Wait Chapel on Aug. 30 at 11:30 a.m. Ward was a...
Elon Town Council passes noise ordinance change
The Elon Town Council listens to Planning Director Lori Oakley introduce the sustainability committee at a town council meeting on Aug. 26. After previously hearing from Elon Chief of Police Kelly Blackwelder on July 16, the town council unanimously approved changes to the town’s noise ordinance. Noise Ordinance. During...
Local forest ranger on front lines battling wildfire in Oregon
ASHE COUNTY — Local Ashe County Assistant Ranger, Luke Hall, along with 19 other personnel from the NC Forest Service are in Oregon battling wildfires. This is Hall’s second detail out west. Luke started his career in 2021, after working in the private sector for over 24 years. When crews are dispatched on detail, they will spend 14 days of up to 16 hr days working in the hot dry conditions. This kind of working environment takes commitment and courage especially while fighting fire on new terrain. Hand crews are used where heavy equipment such as bulldozer cannot access, typically steep, rocky terrain. They will construct fire breaks with hand tools in these areas. If you are interested in starting a career with the NC Forest Service, job postings can be found at www.ncforestservice.gov, or call the Ashe County headquarters at (336) 982-2471.
Public's help wanted in adoptive mother's murder case: 'Trying to figure out who these people are'
The Fayetteville Police Department sat down to share their latest developments in the Avantae Deven case, and to ask for the public's help, in an interview you'll only see on ABC11.Deven is accused of murdering and abusing two of her adoptive children before trying to conceal their bodies.Police say they're particularly looking for the burn pit they believe Deven last used at her home on Berridale Drive. Police accuse her of using it to incinerate body parts before trying to conceal them at another location--and police say finding it could lead to their next breakthrough."The start of this case, we...
New Guardian ad Litem volunteers sworn in
Yadkin County now has two new Guardian ad Litem volunteers. Judge Laura Luffman swore in Malaya Caudill recently and Judge Donna Shumate swore in Ted Godwin. Guardians ad Litem are volunteer child advocates appointed by the court to make sure abused and neglected children in the foster care system have a voice in how their case progresses. GAL Child Advocates give abused and neglected children in foster care a voice in court and advocate for their best interest. NC Judicial Branch District 34 Guardian ad...
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