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Surry County Schools to begin using metal detectors at middle and high school football games
SURRY COUNTY, N.C. — Surry County Schools announced they will begin using metal detectors at middle and high school football games on Aug. 29. The school district said in a statement released on Aug. 26 that the new security measure is an extension of existing safety guidelines. The metal detectors are planned to be placed at the entrances of athletic facilities, including gyms and stadiums, to provide better protection to students and keep prohibited items out of venues.
The Arts Place of Stokes to host award-winning Irish musician on Saturday
Sina Theil, an award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Ireland, will take the Three Sisters Stage at The Arts Place of Stokes, 502 Main St. in Danbury this Saturday, Aug, 31. The show starts at 7 p.m. Theil will perform in Stokes County as part of her United States tour supported...
Eagles dominate Heritage in season opener
The East Forsyth High School football team got off to a good start to the season with a 44-0 win over visiting Heritage High School on Friday night. Despite defeating Heritage 49-7 last season, the Eagles remained focused and played well on both sides of the ball, Head Coach Todd Willert said. “You might think the kids would think that way (overconfident) going in to the game, but we have a ...
1 victim ‘cut’ at Holly Hill Mall in Burlington, police say
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — One person was stabbed out of Holly Hill Mall on Monday afternoon, the Burlington Police Department reported. According to officials, just before 11:30 a.m. they responded to a report of a person being “cut” in an alleyway between Holly Hill Mall and Publix. Police say there is no threat to the […]
Former Burlington Police Department employee accused of soliciting teen via Instagram; SBI investigating, documents show
CASWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Piedmont Triad man is facing charges after soliciting a child via social media, court documents say. Documents obtained from Caswell County Sheriff’s Office show that Michael Christopher Giroux, of Burlington, has been charged with one count of soliciting a child by computer and one count of indecent liberties with […]
Big second quarter lifts Glenn past Ledford
A dominant second quarter and good defense propelled the Glenn varsity football team to a 27-6 win over visiting Ledford in the first game of the new season for both teams on Friday night. Head coach Tommy Green said the win was important. “Every week the goal is to get a W. I was pleased with the energy. The thing I was disappointed in was we got a lot of penalties. We had some big plays ...
Christo’s in Lexington significantly damaged by fire, officials say
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Christo’s, a popular pizza restaurant in Lexington, was heavily damaged in a fire Monday morning. According to a news release, around 4:15 a.m., the Lexington Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Christo’s location on N.C. 8 and found “heavy smoke” pushing from the rear of the restaurant. While […]
Join us as we explore Midway, North Carolina, for My Town Monday
MIDWAY, N.C. (WGHP) — The slogan for the town of Midway is “Gateway to Davidson County,” and it truly is in the most wonderful sense. On today’s My Town Monday, FOX8’s Alex Schnieder shows why Midway is an ideal place to live, work and play.
Meth, fentanyl, cocaine seized in drug arrests
Two people have been arrested and drugs and weapons seized after authorities executed a search warrant at a home in Yadkinville on Aug. 21. As part of a narcotics investigation, the Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 1605 Fred Hinshaw Road in Yadkinville last week. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the investigation was the result of a joint operation involving multiple agencies including local, state, and federal, as well as authorities from Forsyth County. ...
Stolen mower and tractor recovered
On the night of Aug. 16, a report was made to the Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office regarding a stolen Bob-Cat zero turn mower and a 1952 Ford “red belly” tractor. Detectives were assigned the case and through the course of investigation it was found that the property had likely been taken by a suspect identified as Marty Allen Benge, age 33 of Boonville. A search warrant for Benge’s property was obtained and executed on Aug. 19. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the search warrant produced...
Wake Forest yet to name starting QB for Week 1 vs. NC AT
Wake Forest has held out on revealing the outcome of the preseason quarterback competition, but the Demon Deacons can't wait to get going in hopes of having a better season than a year ago. They open against visiting North Carolina A&T on Thursday night in Winston-Salem, N.C. "It's really our last go-round for a lot of us guys," Wake Forest wide receiver Taylor Morin said. "Whatever it takes to win, we're ready to do that and get Wake Forest right back where it belongs." Wake Forest's string of seven consecutive seasons with a bowl appearance ended with last year's 4-8...
North Carolina drivers need to know these school bus laws
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 2024-25 school year is officially underway in the Charlotte area and school buses are once again part of the daily commute for drivers in the Carolinas. After a few months off, you might need a refresher on school bus traffic laws in North Carolina. Most...
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