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Dramatic Multi-County Police Chase in North Carolina Ends in Standoff
A dramatic multi-county chase ended in a tense standoff involving the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) on Sunday. The suspect, 47-year-old Chad Vernon Clark, was apprehended after an overnight standoff at his residence in Pittsboro. Clark faces several charges including felony fleeing to elude arrest, speeding, and reckless driving.
North Carolina Senator resigns, states family life as the reason why
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Tuesday morning, North Carolina State Senate District 2 member and Senate Majority Whip, Jim Perry, announced his resignation effective today. Late last year, Perry decided not to run for re-election. Perry said it was an honor to serve for three terms, and wanted to fulfill his duties through the end of […]
North Carolina People Lose Money After Ticketmaster’s Latest Data Breach
Imagine purchasing your concert tickets, eagerly waiting for the event, and then finding out that your personal information has been stolen. This unsettling scenario is now a reality for many North Carolinians affected by the latest hacking incident at Ticketmaster. What Happened To Ticketmaster?. Ticketmaster recently uncovered that an unauthorized...
As temperatures rise, your medications could be exacerbating heat-related symptoms
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Many of us rely on a variety of medications on a day-to-day basis, but during the summer months, some of those medications can make heat-related symptoms even worse. "Any time we are dealing with heat, the biggest factors are overheating and dehydration," said Novant Health physician...
Rabid fox attacks 2 in Winston-Salem near Old Salem, Forsyth County health officials say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A fox near Old Salem tested positive for rabies after attacking two people near Old Salem last week, according to the Forsyth County Department of Public Health. The attacks happened on June 27. One of the victims was working in the area at the William C. Sims Sr. Neighborhood Center and […]
Wearing masks in public will be illegal, with exceptions, after NC veto override vote
After a contentious trip through the North Carolina General Assembly, a bill banning masks in public, with some exceptions, and a campaign finance provision, is set to become law. At the end of June Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 237, “various criminal and election law changes” citing concerns over the mask ban, but more vehemently opposing the campaign finance section which would allow federal contributions to North Carolina candidates and dark money. ...
HBCU ‘Fit Check’ Queen celebrates the culture’s love of fashion
Jeskell Creecy, WSSU alumna, gained fame as 'Sit With Skell' for showcasing HBCU fashion at sporting events, celebrating black culture. The post HBCU ‘Fit Check’ Queen celebrates the culture’s love of fashion appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Winston-Salem housing initiative faces delay as funding gap continues
The next step in a housing project that aims to transform the northeast community of Winston-Salem could face a significant delay as officials work to close a funding gap. The Choice Neighborhood Initiative is a five-phase project that looks to revitalize the Cleveland Avenue neighborhood, creating more than 400 new, mixed-income housing units.
New NC rules for 'unregulated' Mission/HCA health care monopoly? Lawmaker: explore options
ASHEVILLE - North Carolina eliminated caps on profits and other limits attached to the nonprofit Mission Hospital in 2015, allowing for what is widely understood to be an unregulated health care monopoly in Western North Carolina. Now, with what critics say is a steep decline in patient care under Mission's current for-profit...
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