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Man accused of assaulting woman, kidnapping, pointing gun in Randolph County
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Randolph County man is being accused of kidnapping, assaulting a woman and pointing a gun, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. On June 19, Randolph County deputies came to Grantville Lane in Asheboro after getting a report of an assault. At the scene, investigators found the victim who […]
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Man killed in fireworks explosion
An Erie County man was pronounced dead following a firework-related explosion. On Sunday, June 30, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Corry Barracks, the Union City Fire Department and other area fire departments responded to a reported explosion on Hanlin Cross Road around 10:15 a.m. While on the scene, first responders determined the explosion was firework-related. Union […]
Get ready for a hot, humid 4th of July in the Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — Heat and humidity will return to the Piedmont. We had a nice start to Wednesday with temperatures in the low to middle 60s. It was mostly sunny during the day with highs near 90 degrees. Humidity will overwhelm the Piedmont on the 4th of July. Our highs will jump into the middle 90s. Our heat […]
YMCA swim team competes at national championships
The Central Bucks Region YMCA swim team sent its largest-ever continent to the 2024 YMCA National Short Course championships, held recently at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. Blaise Hofmann was the first swimmer from the program to reach the podium at the national meet, taking eighth in...
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...
For many in NC, it took years to rebuild after past hurricanes
As floodwaters from Hurricane Matthew surrounded Dorothy Moore's Red Springs home of 39 years, all she could do was turn to the heavens."I'm standing there and the water's just rising, and it's coming really fast," Moore recalled. "And I'm like, oh, my God. And I just started praying."Matthew left her roof in shambles, with water damage throughout the inside of her home."To have all that water come and all that damage and not be in a flood zone, that was, that was something else," Moore said.Structurally, the foundation, the bricks, were split.She tried to rebuild, but then Hurricane Florence came...
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 […]
Heart's Greensboro concert postponed after lead singer reveals health concerns
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The rock band HEART announced the postponement of all remaining shows on their headlining Royal Flush Tour due to the lead singer's recent health concerns. In a public statement, Wilson said "I underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous. The...
UNC System issues new DEI guidance in light of Board of Governors repealing 2019 policy
New guidance has been sent to North Carolina universities to help them navigate changes to diversity, equity and inclusion policies. The four-page document that was sent to legal staff in June details how all 16 University of North Carolina System schools will abide by "institutional neutrality," a concept that aims to keep universities from weighing in on political matters or social issues.This all became necessary when the UNC Board of Governors voted to repeal its DEI policy in May. That policy had been in place since 2019.The guidance specifically discusses 13 topics, although it prefaces them by saying they do...
Struggling Salt Life, Soffe parent could cut 224 NC jobs
The struggling apparel company behind the Salt Life beachwear and Soffe activewear brands plans to eliminate 224 jobs in North Carolina if efforts to sell itself fall through. In notices filed with the state Department of Commerce, Delta Apparel Inc. said it’s trying to sell the company. If it isn’t able to close a deal, it would cut 181 jobs in Cumberland County, 46 jobs in Robeson County and 22 jobs in Cabarrus County, the Duluth, Georgia-based company said.
Granville County man wins $487,750 prize in Cash 5 lottery game
An Oxford man bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won $487,750 jackpot on Monday night, the North Carolina Education Lottery announced. Jack Dixon bought his winning Quick Pick ticket using Online Play. The odds of matching numbers on all five white balls are one in 962,598. On Tuesday, Dixon...
Ahead of July 4th, North Carolina’s best beaches ranked
With July Fourth festivities just around the corner, many North Carolina residents will be searching for the perfect beach destination to watch fireworks in the sand. Luckily, there is no need to travel out of state to find an ideal beach getaway.
Greensboro officers urge drivers to stay safe on road after uptick in fatal crashes
GREENSBORO, NC (WGHP) – In the first six months of 2024, the Greensboro Police Department responded to 24 deadly crashes. That’s six more than they responded to last year in the same time frame. The uptick is raising concerns, especially as we head into a busy holiday travel weekend. In the past two weeks alone, […]
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