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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 […]
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.
‘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...
2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Just Struck Boone
A magnitude 2.2 earthquakes struck just north of Charlotte yesterday morning near the city of Boone. According to the USGS, the first quake struck at 4:25 am this morning with a magnitude of 2.2 and a depth of 6.9 km. Last month, a 2.2 magnitude earthquake just struck the...
Vice-Presidential candidate J.D. Vance holding rally at Radford University
RADFORD, Va. (WFXR) — Officials with Radford University say vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance will be holding a rally at the university’s Dedmon Center on Monday, July 22. The university says the Trump Presidential Campaign rented out the arena, as Radford’s venues are available to outside organizations for their use. The university is not an official […]
NC Senator Ralph Hise Honored By ASU for Outstanding Accomplishments
Appalachian State University’s Alumni Association honored three Mountaineers at the 2024 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 13 in the Grandview Ballroom of Kidd Brewer Stadium’s north end zone facility. Ten alumni from the university’s academic colleges, as well as the Honors College, Williams School of Graduate Studies and University Libraries, were also recognized.
Martinsville-area Habitat for Humanity rebrands under Fuller Center umbrella
The housing nonprofit's mission will not change, its president said. The post Martinsville-area Habitat for Humanity rebrands under Fuller Center umbrella appeared first on Cardinal News.
Boil Water Notice for Radford Residents
The City of Radford is currently working to repair a water main break near Oakland Avenue, Forest Avenue, and Second Street. Due to the water main break, water customers west of Wadsworth Street, as well as those who have low water pressure or experience loss of water, are issued a boil water notice.
Meet some of the world’s cleanest pigs, raised to grow kidneys and hearts for humans
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Wide-eyed piglets rushing to check out the visitors to their unusual barn just might represent the future of organ transplantation – and there’s no rolling around in the mud here. The first gene-edited pig organs ever transplanted into people came from animals born on this special research farm in the Blue Ridge mountains – behind […]
Small plane crashes at airport in Rural Retreat, no injuries reported
RURAL RETREAT, Va. (WFXR)– Officials with the Mountain Empire Airport in Rural Retreat report no injuries after a small plane crashed on Sunday, July 21. Although details remain limited at this time, the airport’s manager Brian Burkett reports a Cessna 185 crashed at the airport on Sunday morning. The plane was totaled during the crash, […]
What you need to know about ECU’s 2024 football opponent: Appalachian State
East Carolina is closing in on kickoff for the upcoming season, and with it, it's time to start looking ahead to all 12 teams the Pirates will face off against this season. In this preview, we won't necessarily go super deep into each foe - as that will more than likely happen as we get to game week - but we will provide the surface-level information to get a good gauge on each opponent that will take on ECU in 2024.
Man charged with indecent liberties in Alamance County
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man was arrested Sunday for indecent liberties with a child, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office says. Aaron Blake Howard, 30, of Snow Camp was charged with one count of felony indecent liberties with a child. According to a warrant for arrest, the date of the crime was June 15, […]
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