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Man sentenced to 20-25 years for shooting, killing of woman in Forsyth County
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the 2021 shooting death of a woman, the Forsyth County district attorney says. On Tuesday, Jason Marshall Duncan, 42, of Lewisville, pleaded guilty to the March 17, 2021, murder of Paula “Marie” Booth, 38, following a domestic dispute. According to the Forsyth […]
NC Judge Overseeing ACC Cases To Retire
The North Carolina judge who has been overseeing the ACC court cases has announced his retirement, effective January 2025. Judge Louis Bledsoe III has been the judge in the ACC lawsuits against conference members Florida State and Clemson. The ACC is suing both schools for breach of contract. Both schools have filed lawsuits in their home states to try to get out of their contracts with the conference.
Stokes Arts to host John Cowan 'Hold to a Dream'
For over 40 years, John Cowan has been both a participant in and chronicler of country, bluegrass and rock 'n roll music history. He returns to Stokes County this Sunday for a signing in support of his recently published book, “Hold to a Dream: A Newgrass Odyssey.”. Hosted by...
Award-winning Mike Farris to perform 'faith and fire' music at July 20 show
Grammy, Americana and Dove Award Winner Mike Farris is bringing his unique brand of faith and fire music to The Arts Place of Stokes, 502 Main St. in Danbury, this Saturday, July 20, with a solo performance on the Three Sisters Stage. Farris is highly regarded as an artist’s artist,...
Vault Visit | Computers helped with new looks
GREENSBORO, N.C. — To celebrate WFMY News 2 turning 75, we are opening the News 2 Vault. We're going back to 1995 and what was a revolutionary technology at the time!. 'Styles on Video' set up at the Merle Norman at the Greensboro Mall. It let people take a picture and see up to 24 different hairstyle options!
Man wielding ax charged with kidnapping, assault in Randolph County, deputies say
TRINITY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is in custody after allegedly arming himself with an ax during a disturbance, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office says. According to a report, on Saturday, RCSO responded to an armed person at a house on Hunters Woods Drive and allegedly found Bobby Lee Hall, 48, of Trinity, armed with […]
SMU, Cal, Stanford… and now Apple… join ACC for 2024 football season
GREENSBORO, NC (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – SMU, Cal, and Stanford are not the only 2024 additions to the ACC. Now add Apple. The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced a collaboration with Apple to bring IPad Technology to the ACC football sidelines and coaches’ booths starting this coming season. All 17 ACC football programs will have access to conference-provided iPad Pro and iPad Air models to immediately view video playback, which is expected to elevate on field performance.
Festival at the Farm to benefit pig adoption and rehoming
On Saturday, Aug. 3, Zane’s Clodbuster Farms in Kernersville will be hosting its annual Festival on the Farm event from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The event will benefit the Eastern Snouts Adoption and Rehoming a nonprofit which offers adoption services, emergency funding and education. The entrance fee for the event is $1 per person, with additional fees for activities and various entertainment. ...
Davidson County Democratic Party opens new headquarters
The Davidson County Democratic Party is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new headquarters located at 239 E. Center Street, Lexington, NC. The event will take place on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We warmly invite the community to join us in celebrating this milestone.
Two Rowan County detention center officers charged after supplying tobacco to inmate
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Two Rowan County detention center officers accused of supplying an inmate with tobacco are now facing charges, the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday. An investigation was launched into the suspicious activity earlier this year and on July 9th, contraband that included cigarettes and dipping tobacco were […]
Crews respond to two-vehicle wreck on 15-501
On Monday, authorities responded to a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 15-501 outside of Aberdeen. A Ford pickup truck and a Chevrolet pickup truck crashed on Highway 15-501 and Heflin Road around 8:30 a.m., just south of Legacy Golf Links. Both trucks were off the road, and motorists were rerouted around...
Four players drop from boys soccer all-star game, one from girls game
Some of the players on the field for the N.C. Soccer Coaches Association East-West All-Star Soccer games on Tuesday will be different than previously announced. The NCCA announced on Sunday evening that five players have dropped from the game, and some of them will not be replaced. Only one girls...
Raleigh man wins $25k per year for life prize
On Monday, the North Carolina Education Lottery announced that a Raleigh man won a $25,000 per year for life prize playing the lottery. According to lottery officials, Raleigh resident Shannon Murphy purchased a $2 “Lucky for Life” ticket at the Food Lion on Leesville Road in Raleigh and matched all five white balls during the June 27 drawing.
Traffic sign in Monroe hacked, changed to offensive message
MONROE, N.C. — A traffic sign in Monroe that had signaled to drivers the road was closed for a few weeks appears to have been hacked. According to a WCNC Charlotte viewer who sent in a picture of the incorrect sign, the messaging changed on Sunday. The message reads "Hillary you missed," seemingly referring to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
Pet owners: Beware of potentially toxic algal blooms
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Summer is in full swing and many pet owners will be heading to the water to keep themselves, and their four-legged friends, cool. But health officials say warmer water brings the potential for harmful, and sometimes deadly, toxins. The North Carolina Department of Health and...
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