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Officials searching for missing 70-year-old Winston-Salem woman with cognitive impairment
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department said they are asking for the public's help in searching for a missing 70-year-old with a cognitive impairment. Officials said Brenda Kay Hairston is described as 5 feet tall and around 220 pounds. She has short black hair and brown...
Truck crashes into pond in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Crews in Winston-Salem responded after a truck drove into a pond on Tuesday. Around 7:30 p.m., Winston-Salem officers and firefighters responded to the 2900 block of Reynolds Park Road. Minor injuries were reported. No one was taken to the hospital. Two vehicles were reportedly involved in the crash. Crews pulled the […]
South Lenoir FFA shines at 95th NC FFA Convention
The South Lenoir FFA Chapter carried twenty-six students to the 95th North Carolina FFA Convention, competing in leadership development events and participating in workshops and general sessions. Many of our students were recognized for their hard work, bringing home great memories and gold medals. National Chapter Award. South Lenoir FFA.
For many in NC, it took years to rebuild after past hurricanes
As floodwaters from Hurricane Matthew surrounded Dorothy Moore's Red Springs home of 39 years, all she could do was turn to the heavens."I'm standing there and the water's just rising, and it's coming really fast," Moore recalled. "And I'm like, oh, my God. And I just started praying."Matthew left her roof in shambles, with water damage throughout the inside of her home."To have all that water come and all that damage and not be in a flood zone, that was, that was something else," Moore said.Structurally, the foundation, the bricks, were split.She tried to rebuild, but then Hurricane Florence came...
Town Of Summerfield Versus Developer David Couch – Round 2 Begins
As a wise man once said, it ain’t over till it’s over; and, while Summerfield farmer and developer David Couch may have won the battle to de-annex nearly 1,000 acres from the Town of Summerfield in order to build a large residential and mixed-use development on the property, in no way is the battle over.
Property owners in Greensboro want trash dumping issues fixed
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — One street leading into downtown continues to be a problem spot since it is littered with trash. It’s been five days since city leaders and a team of 30 people went to East Washington Street after getting several complaints. Nearby business owners say days later, the problems still remain. A […]
Mebane City Council approves annex of truck facility to replace flea market
MEBANE, N.C. (WGHP) — Hundreds of small business owners packed into a Mebane City Council meeting to voice their opinion on the annexation and closure of a place where they make a living. The Buckhorn Flea Market located off exit 157 on Interstate-40 closed on Sunday after 40 years of serving the community. R+L Carriers, […]
New livestock arena in Stanly close to opening
It has been 14 years or more in the making, but Stanly County citizens will soon be able to enjoy agricultural events at the new livestock arena. More than a place for farm-related events, the new arena features an air-conditioned exhibit area which can seat approximately 180 people. Additional fencing was recently approved by county […] The post New livestock arena in Stanly close to opening appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Heart's Greensboro concert postponed after lead singer reveals health concerns
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The rock band HEART announced the postponement of all remaining shows on their headlining Royal Flush Tour due to the lead singer's recent health concerns. In a public statement, Wilson said "I underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous. The...
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