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Rabid fox attacks Guilford County man
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Summerfield man was attacked by a rabid fox in his front yard, marking the 15th confirmed rabies case in Guilford County. Charles McClintock saw a fox come out from under his deck early Saturday morning while he was checking on his barbecue. He didn’t think much of the fox […]
35-year-old found dead in car, investigation underway near East Surry High School, Pilot Mountain police say
SURRY COUNTY, N.C. — Officials in Surry County are conducting a death investigation at thesame location as a July shooting near East Surry High School, according to emergency medical services. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Surry County EMS said officials were called to the...
School safety: Rockingham County Schools to use new weapon detectors at all middle and high schools
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — Rockingham County Schools are taking student safety to another level this school year, as they announced on Aug. 21 that all of their middle and high schools will feature new weapon detection systems made by manufacturer CEIA. The CEIA OPENGATE looks similar to detectors you...
Lady Wildcats extend win streak
DANBURY — North Stokes welcomed county-rival West Stokes to Danbury on Tuesday, Aug. 20, in a non-conference volleyball game. The Wildcats overcame a rocky second set and won the match 3-1, which extended their winning streak to nine games over the Vikings and 14 out of the last 15 meetings dating back to September 2016. The Wildcats took set one 25-18, but not without a fight from the Vikings. The...
Rabid fox found in Summerfield; 15th case of 2024
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A fox has tested positive for the rabies virus, according to Guilford County Public Health. The fox was found on Summer Haven Drive in Summerfield and tested positive for rabies on Tuesday. The positive test marks the 15th confirmed case in Guilford County this year.
David Mobley’s Disappearance Still Baffling Authorities Months Later
Unfortunately, there have been several missing persons cases in Guilford County this year – some under mysterious circumstances with few leads for authorities to go on. On Monday, Aug. 19, the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office reissued a request for county residents to be on the lookout for David Sylvester Mobley (pictured above), who was last seen in either February or March of this year.
PREP PREVIEW: Ball-hawking Trinity defense has large expectations
Xavier Boswell leaves the field with his arms extended, flying like an airplane as he runs off Ragsdale-Boykin Field. It’s the “No-Fly Zone” and the Trinity secondary has turned back another offender with an interception. “We want them to throw,” said Boswell, a Trinity senior. “We play...
City of Greensboro set to repurchase Regency Inn building
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The City of Greensboro took another step trying to sort out what to do with a motel meant to serve the homeless. Greensboro City Council agreed tonight to buy the Regency Inn on North O-Henry. WFMY News 2's Nixon Norman learned what's next in the project...
Greensboro restaurant reopening after noise, gunshots, traffic complaints shut it down
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Lost Diamond has reopened after city leaders said it was illegally operating as a nightclub. An official with the City of Greensboro said the business was approved to reopen but only as a restaurant. "In order to address issues previously identified, the business submitted plans...
Trump Complains That He Can’t Find a Good Nickname for Kamala Harris
Despite bragging loudly and proudly that he “calls people names” like a childhood bully, Donald Trump admitted that he is struggling to find a nickname for Kamala Harris. “I really didn’t find one with her,” he said at a rally in Asheboro, North Carolina, even as he announced his newest nickname for his opponent: Comrade Kamala. After trying out “Lyin’ Kamala,” “Crazy Kamala,” “Kamabla,” and “Kamala Krash,” Trump is desperate to make his new name for the vice president stick. He has spent the last week trying it out and continuing to try to paint Harris as a “radical left”...
Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination
ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — At his first outdoor rally since last month’s attempted assassination, Donald Trump spoke from behind bulletproof glass Wednesday in North Carolina at an event focused on national security. On politics, he called his predecessor Barack Obama “nasty” for his comments the night before at the Democratic National Convention.
Lumberton man pleads guilty to federal fentanyl charge, gets 10+ years in prison
RALEIGH (WMBF) - A Lumberton man will spend over a decade in federal prison after pleading guilty to a fentanyl trafficking charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said 29-year-old Charlton Townsend pleaded guilty to a count of conspiracy with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and a quantity of cocaine and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Hope Mills Shrine Club’s 3rd Annual Car Truck and Bike Show Coming August 31
Car enthusiasts, it’s almost time for the Hope Mills Shrine Club’s 3rd Annual Car Truck and Bike Show. On Saturday, August 31, 2024, come and show off your car, your truck and your bike. This event will be held at the Hope Mills Shrine Club located at 4461...
Cumberland County Fair 2024: Schedule, ticket prices, food and festivities
The annual Cumberland County Fair returns to Fayetteville later this month for 10 days of rides, food, art, agricultural exhibits and fun. Slated for Aug. 30 through Sept. 8 at 1960 Coliseum Drive, events happening throughout the week include livestock shows, games, a beer garden and a daily lineup of live music. The fair...
New Cumberland County child care center set to open, offering child care to county staff
The county is set to open a child care center next week. The Cumberland County Employee Childcare Center at 223 Hull Road will provide childcare for the children of county employees beginning Monday, said Faith Phillips, county library director and organizer of the center. She said last week that the initiative was...
Tyson cuts more jobs at North Carolina chicken plant
Tyson Foods is laying off workers at a Wilkesboro, North Carolina, chicken processing plant as it looks to cut costs and implement technological advancements to streamline production. The Arkansas-based meat company is shifting production to support demand for fully-cooked products, meaning “fewer positions will be required” at the Wilkesboro facility,...
Robeson County deputy injured in off-duty traffic accident
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — An off-duty Robeson County deputy sustained injuries in what Sheriff Burnis Wilkins called a “serious collision.” No further information was provided. “I am asking for immediate sincere prayers for a Robeson County Deputy Sheriff involved in a serious off duty traffic collision. Please no questions at this time,” he said […]
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