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Armed person spotted near University of North Carolina Greensboro arrested, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A man accused of having a firearm near the University of North Carolina Greensboro Saturday has been arrested, police say. According to court documents, Lamar Hemingway, 32, of High Point, was arrested and charged with the following: Hemingway was previously convicted of felony aggravated assault and attempt to cause serious bodily […]
Winston-Salem intersection back open after crash, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — UPDATE: The roadway is back open. According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, a crash has closed part of the intersection at Peters Creek Parkway at Brewer Road. Drivers are encouraged to take an alternate route. Stay with WFMY News 2 for updates. MORE WAYS TO GET...
Cumberland County kicks off school year with new non-invasive weapons detection system
Cumberland County Schools debut new security measures for first day of school. On Monday, about 50,000 students returned to Cumberland County's 86 schools. New this year in the district, a non-invasive weapons detection system will be installed in all middle and high schools starting in September. The system is something...
North Carolina Heat Wave: Raleigh Temps to Soar Past 90°F on Tuesday
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina residents, especially those in Raleigh, should prepare for a significant heat surge this week. Temperatures are expected to rise sharply, starting with highs near 90°F on Monday. By Tuesday and Wednesday, Raleigh could see temperatures soaring to 93°F and 95°F, respectively.
Extreme heat days are becoming more common. Is Wilmington ready?
August in Wilmington began like the last few weeks of July in the Cape Fear region ended − under a heat advisory. With heat indexes away from the coast pushing well into the triple digits, residents were advised by the National Weather Service's Wilmington office to "limit prolonged outdoor exposure and drink plenty of water." ...
British car maker to establish $8M facility in Virginia
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A British car manufacturer has rolled out plans to establish a new facility in Virginia. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that RBW Sports & Classics is gearing up to build an $8 million facility at Cane Creek Centre, an industrial park jointly owned by the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Missing Lexington teen may be headed to North Carolina
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Investigators believe a missing Lexington teen may be headed north. Lexington Police are searching for 14-year-old Cindi Murcia, who left the Victorian Mobile Home Park on Sunset Boulevard between Saturday and Sunday morning. Police believe Murcia left in an unknown vehicle and may be on her...
State opens purse for area arts groups
The Surry Arts Council was on the receiving end of some good news this week when the North Carolina Arts Council announced recipients of $11.5 million in grant funding. The Surry Arts Council were among 366 recipients of grant funding, receiving two grants from the state organization totaling more than $59,000. For the Grassroots Arts Program, the local council was granted $51,123, while the Traditional Arts Programs for Students (TAPS) received $8,000. ...
Building eastern North Carolina’s community health workforce one haircut at a time
In an ongoing effort to get essential health information to people in nontraditional settings, one organization in eastern North Carolina is using an approach that empowers their community’s trusted voices. Shackle Free Community Outreach Agency helps train barbers and beauticians to share important information on vaccines and chronic disease...
NCDOT awards $14,000+ in scholarships to students at HBCUs and minority-serving institutions
The recipients are North Carolina residents with 24 college credit hours who are attending a North Carolina HBCU or Minority-Serving Institution and pursuing degrees related to the transportation field.
Sharp Increase In Contaminated Fuel Complaints In NC Leads To Expensive Repairs For Drivers
RALEIGH, NC — When Rashaun Brown goes to fill up his truck, he’s always hoping he gets the total value of the fuel he paid for. “When you think about getting your gas, you think about getting it and riding to its fullest potential,” Brown said. Brown,...
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