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Real-time updates: Heavy rain and thunderstorms ending in the Triad, more rain likely Sunday
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A day of heavy rain and storms may help drought stricken areas. Dry ground conditions led to excessive runoff and flash flooding in the Triad Saturday evening in Guilford County. Local creeks and streams began rising above their banks creating localized flooding in addition storms causing flash flooding of urban areas. Buffalo Creek at Pamona in Greensboro, rose to 11.57 feet and reached minor flooding levels before cresting. Creek levels in Guilford County dropped below action stage after 7 p.m. as the storms moved east toward the Triangle.
Courthouse Elevators Will Soon Not Be As Slow As The Wheels Of Justice
For people who live in Guilford County and think that court cases move through the court system slowly, it might seem as though the only thing slower is the movement of the elevators in the counties’ courthouses in downtown Greensboro and downtown High Point. Several years ago, Guilford County...
Water main break temporarily closes part of West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro city officials say
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A water main break on Sunday has temporarily closed the outside eastbound lane of West Friendly Avenue, according to Greensboro city officials. The 8-inch water main break is impacting around 30 customers. Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.
New private Christian school in Burlington planning to open for 2024-25 school year
A retired, former pastor of The Lamb’s Chapel, Brian Biggers, has launched a new church in Burlington, Grace Chapel, that’s planning to open a private Christian school for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Currently known as Freedom Christian Academy, the school’s founders have said that they would begin...
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...
Vault Visit | WFMY launches Tools for School program in 1996
GREENSBORO, N.C. — This year... WFMY News 2 turns 75! So to celebrate... We're opening the WFMY News 2 vault. On July 20, 1996, WFMY News 2 kicked off a program that has helped thousands of children around the Triad. That was the day we launched our Tools for...
Aidan Brewer Joins High Point Rockers Roster from UNC Greensboro
Brewer, a recent graduate of UNC Greensboro (UNCG) baseball, has signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League, marking a new chapter in his career. Brewer finished the season with a .318 batting average, 10 home runs, 13 doubles, 56 runs, and 48 RBI. He maintained a .913...
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, […]
4-Star Defensive lineman Bryce Davis picks Clemson over USC, Georgia, Duke & others
Saturday afternoon in at Grimsley High School in Greensboro, Bryce Davis picked Clemson over South Carolina, Georgia, Duke & others. Davis is a 4-star defensive lineman who 247 composite rankings list as the 59th ranked player in the 2025 class & the 8th best defensive lineman. Recent history has been kind to Clemson when it […]
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...
Rain and scattered storms for Sunday
GREENSBORO, N.C. — While outside today, keep an eye on your WFMY NEWS 2 Weather App. Live radar could show scattered rain and storms in the afternoon and evening. Some could produce downpours. We've slipped into quite the unsettled pattern across the Carolinas due to a cold front stalling...
30-year-old man killed in shooting at apartment on West Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro police says
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Officers are looking for a suspect in connection to the killing of a 30-year-old man and the injuring of anotherperson in a shooting at an apartment complex, according to the Greensboro Police Department. On Friday at around 10 a.m., officers said they were notified that a...
World's largest rubber duck lands in Greensboro for Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe's 40th birthday
The world's largest rubber duck made its first-ever stop in North Carolina on Friday.The 61-foot-tall 'Mama Duck' is making an appearance in Greensboro for Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe's big 40th birthday bash this weekend.The birthday event will include exclusive birthday bash and duck-themed food and drink options, and more.Organizers said Mama Duck is making its way across the country to several cities including New York, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Austin.You can take photos with Mama Duck and baby duck, Timmy, at the park until Sunday, July 21.
Triad travelers react to flight delays and cancellations after global outage
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Long wait times, delays, and even flight cancellations. Those are some of the ripple effects passengers at PTI Airport experienced from the global outage. Travelers summed up today's experience in one word, "chaos." "My flight's canceled," traveler Melody Shelton said. "We were flying to Chicago, and...
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