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WS/FCS down roughly 2,000 students after first week of school
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools began the academic year with nearly 2,000 fewer students than expected. One explanation for the absences is the district’s start date this year, which was two weeks earlier than normal – a decision made in January. According to Superintendent Tricia McManus, there were about 350...
HPU Welcomes First Class of Law School Students
High Point University recently welcomed the inaugural class of the new Kenneth F. Khan School of Law inside Congdon Hall on HPU’s campus. Watch this special news story about more than 70 law students, who started class Aug. 19 as part of the largest total student enrollment in HPU history at more than 6,200 students.
Pope returns home, aims to continue soccer success
HIGH POINT — Eddie Pope has gone around the world during his career in soccer. He didn’t expect to end up in his hometown. The last couple years he has been back in High Point after a standout playing career on the national and international stages and almost two decades involved in the business side of the sport. And now he’s the chief sporting officer for Carolina Core FC, the new ...
High Point Confidential: Polio-stricken teenage swimmer made big splash in 1941
HIGH POINT — When the National A.A.U. Senior Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships came to High Point’s City Lake Park in the summer of 1941, the decidedly male-dominated world of sportswriters didn’t quite know what to make of the young women competing. Yes, they were impressive sports figures, but when you read some of the newspaper coverage, it seems the writers were more impressed by the ...
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Wesleyan volleyball sweeps Caldwell
HIGH POINT — Wesleyan Christian swept Caldwell 25-16, 25-19, 25-22 in PTAC volleyball Thursday at Wesleyan. Nejari Crooks had 10 kills, four blocks and four aces to lead the Trojans (4-2). Cameron Martin added eight kills while Gracie Kubis had seven. Kubis also had eight digs. Crooks and Reese Jordan each had 12 assists. HIGH POINT CENTRAL, GLENN KERNERSVILLE — High Point Central lost 25-14, ...
Millstone Creek Orchards in Randolph County prepares for opening of cider house
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) – Randolph County is welcoming a new business that is locally owned and offers locally brewed cider. Millstone Creek Orchards in Ramseur will open its doors on Saturday. Millstone Creek Orchards is best known for its delicious donuts and cider, but the crowd wanted something more. “So about three years ago, […]
County animal shelter fails annual inspection
The Stokes County Animal Shelter received a "disapproved" result on a recent state compliance inspection. An inspector with the Animal Welfare Section of the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services visited the Sizemore Road facility on Monday, Aug. 5. The subsequent report details several violations, including a dog that apparently went a weekend without veterinary care, missing medication records for a different dog and sick animals that had not...
Class of 2028 starts Elon journey with Convocation
Caroline Staley’s education has always been rooted in tradition. After attending an all-girls, private school in Philadelphia, she was reminded of her own high school tradition when she received her acorn at Elon University’s New Student Convocation on Aug. 24. “I love that,” Staley said. “I went to...
Elon Welcomes Queens for Sunday Showdown At Rudd Field
Elon, N.C.- The Elon Phoenix (1-0) return to the pitch after a ten-day absence to host the Queens University of Charlotte Royals (2-1) Sunday night. The two will meet for the first time since 1997 when the two collide at 7 pm on Rudd Field. The Phoenix looks to make...
Thomasville students to get free meals every day this school year
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Thomasville students are eligible for free meals every day this school year provided through the district’s school nutrition programs, according to a Thomasville City Schools news release. Thomasville students will get breakfast and lunch daily for free through the National School Breakfast and the National School Lunch Programs. Supper meals and […]
Cumberland County man dies, 3 injured in 3-car crash just off I-95 near Dunn, officials say
DUNN, N.C. (WNCN) — A Cumberland County man died Friday night after his car crossed a center line and collided with two other cars in a Harnett County wreck, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The crash that also injured three people was reported around 9 p.m....
Highlights from Week 1 of the FOX8 Friday Football Frenzy 2024
(WGHP) — Catch up on all the action from Week 1 of the FOX8 Friday Football Frenzy 2024. Watch the football frenzy live on TV at 11 p.m. each Friday. You can also check out the highlights after they air on MyFOX8.com. Game of the Week The Grimsley Whirlies were ready to play on Friday […]
Newly-reopened Adams Farm pool in Greensboro closed after losing permit over safety violations
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A membership-only pool in southwest Greensboro had its license suspended after recently reopening for the first time in years. The Adams Farm pool, located at 1903 Adams Farm Parkway in Greensboro, opened for the first time in five years after developer Rao Achanta bought the property in 2024 and began […]
NC A&T Student Dead After Shooting At Apartment Complex Near Campus
GREENSBORO, N.C. — One person was killed in a shooting on Spring Garden Street Thursday night (Aug. 22), the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) reports. According to a press release, GPD, Greensboro Fire, and Guilford County EMS responded to the 2800 block of Spring Garden Street near Campus Crossing Apartment Complex about an aggravated assault around 9:10 p.m. on Thursday.
Tennessee Commit Faizon Brandon Rocks U.T. Gear In Season Opening Win
Tennessee quarterback commit Faizon Brandon began his junior season at Grimsley High School with a win. Brandon’s Grimsley Whirlies defeated the Mount Tabor Spartans 34-12 in a non-conference game on Friday night. Brandon, 247Sports’ No. 1 overall prospect in the 2026 class, could be seen wearing a Tennessee wristband...
Video: Page High School football player makes 1-handed game-winning catch
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Two members of the Page High School junior varsity football team certainly made their case to be called up to varsity on Thursday night. Video footage from the game shows Page’s quarterback — No. 4 Anthony Johnson — drop back, evade the pass rush, roll to his right and throw a […]
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