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NC couple wins $1,000,000 in Publishers Clearing House
OAK RIDGE, N.C. — One minute you're taking the dog out, the next, you're a millionaire! That's what happened on Sunday to a couple in Oak Ridge. The Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol surprised Carmella and Danny Iddings. Just like you see in the TV ads, the prize patrol showed up at the door, unannounced, with balloons, champagne, flowers, and of course the big check.
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 […]
Cat, kitten intake paused at Guilford County Animal Services due to contagious feline virus
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Cat intake is on pause once again at Guilford County Animal Services for the third time this year. This is all due to another outbreak of kittens testing positive for a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral infection. At GCAS, they have ten cats in quarantine and currently aren’t taking in […]
Staying safe on the Fourth of July
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — We love to watch Fourth of July fireworks explode in the sky to celebrate our nation’s independence, but those dazzling explosions of color can carry a serious safety threat, especially to children. Numbers from the Consumer Product Safety Commission show emergency rooms treated...
After a years-long battle, nearly 1,000 acres of land is de-annexed from North Carolina town
SUMMERFIELD, N.C. — June 30th, 2024 marks the turn over of nearly 1,000 acres of land from the Town of Summerfield to Guilford County. This comes after a years-long battle and recent green light from state lawmakers. Nearly 1,000 acres of land in Summerfield is proposed to become a...
Greensboro immigrant intake facility ‘ramping down’ operations
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A facility dedicated to housing migrant children in Greensboro has changed its operational status. The Greensboro Influx Care Facility, operating out of what was once the American Hebrew Academy, has been technically operational since March 15, though no children have been housed in the facility for the past three months. On […]
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, […]
Bob Timberlake's ties to the American Revolution
LEXINGTON, N.C. — Living in the Triad, we know Greensboro is named for General Nathanael Greene who led American revolutionary troops at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. But there are other people who helped organize that battle who we should also know. One of whom is the ancestor of Bob Timberlake, the famous artist from Lexington. Ahead of the Forth of July Bob sat down with WFMY News 2's Ben Briscoe to help honor the people who fought for our freedom in our neck of the woods.
Greensboro affordable housing project advances, supportive housing project at standstill
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Empty apartments in East Greensboro could get new life soon. “We welcome a change. I would love to see somebody back there living. Right now, it is an eyesore,” said Jennifer Thompson, who lives nearby. The property is on John Dimrey Drive just off...
The countdown is on until the Greensboro's Fun Fourth Festival
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Downtown Greensboro's annual Fourth of July celebration is back! The Fun Fourth Festival is happening Thursday, July 4 in downtown Greensboro. This year's event again happens in two parts: the Freedom Fest and Freedom Run. But none of it happens without volunteers! Organizers need hundreds of volunteers to make the day's events happen. Roles include set up, clean up, parking, and more!
Greensboro firefighter demonstrates how to use fireworks correctly
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Fourth of July is coming up! You know what that means: grilling, pools and lots of loud, explosive, dangerous fireworks. 2 Wants to Know spoke to Greensboro Fire Department Fire and Life Safety Educator Matt Groseclose. Check out his demonstration of lighting a sparkler in...
Summerfield De-annexation Decision Leads To Division and Finger Pointing
It’s no surprise that the residents in the Town of Summerfield were disappointed that the NC General Assembly tore nearly 1,000 acres away from their town and put it into unincorporated Guilford County; but what is surprising is that, in the wake of that act – which will lead to a large residential development that many in the town have been fighting for years – is that the town is even more divided now than ever.
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.
1 North Carolina City Has The Pickiest Eaters In The Country
We all know someone who seems to be the among the pickiest eaters. I’ll be the first to admit I’m somewhat of a picky eater. I’ve certainly gotten better as I’ve gotten older, but there are still plenty of things I won’t eat. That being said I’m not the person who is only ordering chicken fingers at a restaurant by a longshot. I did find it interesting, as someone born and raised in North Carolina, that one of the cities with the pickiest eaters in the country is right here in NC.
Man’s melanoma discovered during haircut in Forsyth County
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Every two weeks, you’ll find Larry Frazier getting his haircut by Robin Anderson. It’s been part of Fraizer’s routine for nearly 40 years. “I would have to consider Robin one of my very closest friends,” Frazier said. And last fall, that routine and friendship may have saved his life. “The […]
GALLERY: Pete Buttigieg visits Winston-Salem to break ground on new trail as part of national tour
Featured photo: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Salem Parkway Multi-Use Path on July 2, 2024. On Tuesday morning, US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Gov. Roy Cooper in Winston-Salem to break ground on a new multi-use trail. According to WFDD, Buttigieg and others were...
$8.5+ billion in capital, 4,229 new jobs in county
ASHEBORO — Following the decision by Toyota Battery to locate at the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite near Liberty, more industries are coming and/or expanding in the county. That was the news provided by Kevin Franklin, president of the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation, at its annual meeting on June 18. The gathering was held at the Harvest House event center east of Ramseur.
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