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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...
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, […]
Four-star DL, Georgia recruiting target Bryce Davis announces commitment
Four-star defensive line recruit Bryce Davis has committed to the Clemson football over Georgia, Duke and North Carolina. Davis’ commitment to the Clemson Tigers is a massive win for the head coach Dabo Swinney, who currently has the No. 9 recruiting class in the class of 2025. Overall, Clemson has 14 commitments in the 2025 cycle.
NNPA Pres. Ben Chavis to receive the 2024 Alston/Jones Award
This Saturday, July 20, Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, will receive the Alston/Jones Award during the International Civil Rights Center and Museum Gala (ICRCM). This award, named for the museum’s two founders, Guilford County Commissioner Melvin “Skip” Alston and former state Rep. Earl F. Jones, will mark the high point of formal recognition honoring significant contributors to the advancement of civil rights at the gala when the museum and the community commemorate the racial integration of the landmark F.W. Woolworth’s lunch counter in the summer of 1960.
Real-time updates: Heavy rain and thunderstorms moving toward the Triad
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Storms and flash floods are expected to hit the Triad. Stay ahead of the rain and storms by checking out theWXII 12 Radar. 6:01 p.m.- WXII's meteorologist, Michelle Kennedy, provides an update on this weekend's showers:. 5:11 p.m.- Greensboro officers remind drivers to be safe after...
Registration opens for Joy Prom Piedmont-Triad
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Registration is now open for Joy Prom Piedmont-Triad!. The annual event, formerly known as Joy Prom Winston-Salem, gives people with disabilities a chance to celebrate. Shelley Hundley is the executive director of Joy Prom Piedmont-Triad. She joined The Local Vibe to share what's in store for...
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...
4 displaced after cooking causes house fire, Winston-Salem fire says
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — An early morning fire caused by cooking has displaced four people, according to crews with the Winston-Salem Fire Department. On Saturday around 1:10 a.m., firefighters said they were called to the 1100 block of Cameron Avenue. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
Worldwide Microsoft internet outage impacts Piedmont Triad
GREENSBORO, N.C (WGHP) — A nationwide outage of services that stemmed from a content update for Windows hosts left hospitals, airports, banks and other services with limited access to their devices and systems. That included airlines at the Piedmont Triad International Airport. Early flights were delayed and canceled. But as the day went on, more […]
How do AI cameras work on recycling trucks in Piedmont Triad
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The City of Greensboro is planning to install cameras with artificial intelligence on some of its recycling trucks. Both High Point’s assistant public services director and Greensboro’s waste reduction supervisor said the technology is a great asset. They say the goal isn’t to catch and punish people for not properly separating […]
Man shot, killed in Greensboro at apartment on West Cornwallis Drive, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is dead after a fatal shooting in Greensboro on Friday, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. Around 10 a.m., Greensboro police were told someone who had been shot arrived at Greensboro Fire Station 5 on Westover Terrace. The victim said he had been shot at an apartment […]
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