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'Shocking': Local sheriffs react to assassination attempt on Trump
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear Saturday afternoon at a rally in Pennsylvania. Two local sheriffs tell WFMY that the assassination attempt on former President Trump is sending shockwaves through law enforcement.**. "What have we come to in America where we resort to...
Triad industrial market sees positive absorption, higher vacancy in Q2
Absorption in the Triad's industrial market continued on a positive streak in the second quarter of 2024 while increased supply has driven vacancy rates higher, according to a report from CBRE.<\p> The area saw 255,000 square feet of positive net absorption in Q2, which makes 21 consecutive quarters of positive absorption for the Triad market. CBRE defines the market as Davie, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford and Alamance counties.<\p>
Lewisville man gets up to 25 years in domestic slaying
A Lewisville man will serve up to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to second degree murder in the 2021 death of Paula “Marie” Booth, the Forsyth County District Office said Tuesday. Jason Duncan, 42, pleaded guilty on July 9 and was sentenced to 220 to 300...
WSSU Foundation buys new house for chancellor for $1.4M
The Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc. has purchased a northwestern Winston-Salem home for its new chancellor, paying $1.4 million for the more than 5,000-square-foot home, according to Forsyth County real-estate records. The foundation bought the 5,380-square-foot home at 3751 Coral Garden Lane on Wednesday, according to the property’s deed at...
Dog dumped in parking lot working to become therapy dog in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Abandoned in a church parking lot, a hound mix named Molly didn’t seem to have a promising future. That’s until she caught the eye of a Forsyth County woman who saw something special in Molly. Charlene Wellborn knows the heartbreak of losing a beloved pet. And when she saw Molly’s blue […]
WS/FCS ends practice of nonsecular prayer in school board meetings
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education has ended its practice of opening meetings with nonsecular prayer. The move came after the district received a letter from the national nonprofit, Freedom From Religion Foundation. The organization asked that the board stop opening meetings with Christian prayers, and called the practice...
Abandoned Tobaccoville house damaged by fire
An abandoned house on River Bluff Farm Road in Tobaccoville was badly damaged by fire Saturday afternoon, officials said Monday. Forsyth County fire officials said that units from the Old Richmond Fire Department responded to the fire about 1:30 p.m. and found smoke and fire coming from the roof. The fire was under control shortly after 2 p.m.
Advocates, community members discuss child health outcomes in Forsyth County
WINSTON-SALEM- Local health providers, faith communities, neighborhood organizations, business leaders, parents, and child care providers joined NC Child in Winston-Salem this week to discuss social determinants of health, oral health, regional barriers to healthcare access, and overall child health outcomes in Forsyth County. The convening represented the first stop on NC Child’s 2024 listening tour.
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