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Seven new Assistant Principals named at county schools
As the 2024-2025 school year approaches, Surry County Schools released a statement this week expressing their excitement to welcome new assistant principals at seven schools. The school district said the changes reflect the district's commitment to leadership development and educational excellence. Gentry Middle School assistant principal Amanda Adams leads the move with her transition to Cedar Ridge Elementary School. Adams is being replaced with Hanna Holder, who had previously served...
Yadkin County’s first Starbucks is under construction, set to open in November
Grande Pink Drinks and venti Pumpkin Spice Lattes are coming to Yadkinville. Construction on Yadkin County’s first Starbucks began at the beginning of the year, and a Starbucks spokesperson said the new location is expected to open in November. Yadkinville Town Manager Mike Koser said an official opening date has not yet been set. The Yadkinville Starbucks, which sits between Bojangles and Maple St., will feature a drive through and...
Man charged with murder after fatal shooting in Randolph County, deputies say
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has been charged with first-degree murder following a fatal shooting on Pisgah Road Friday, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports. Shortly after 8 a.m., RCSO responded to the shooting and found a man with gunshot wounds. The suspect, Joshua Eric Sanders, 36, of Asheboro, was still on the scene […]
How do AI cameras work on recycling trucks in Piedmont Triad
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The City of Greensboro is planning to install cameras with artificial intelligence on some of its recycling trucks. Both High Point’s assistant public services director and Greensboro’s waste reduction supervisor said the technology is a great asset. They say the goal isn’t to catch and punish people for not properly separating […]
World's largest rubber duck lands in Greensboro for Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe's 40th birthday
The world's largest rubber duck made its first-ever stop in North Carolina on Friday.The 61-foot-tall 'Mama Duck' is making an appearance in Greensboro for Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe's big 40th birthday bash this weekend.The birthday event will include exclusive birthday bash and duck-themed food and drink options, and more.Organizers said Mama Duck is making its way across the country to several cities including New York, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Austin.You can take photos with Mama Duck and baby duck, Timmy, at the park until Sunday, July 21.
Car crashes into power pole, house in Lexington
LEXINGTON, N.C. — The South Lexington Fire Department said a driver crashed into a power pole and then into a home on Old Mountain Rd. in Lexington Friday afternoon. It knocked out power to about 300 customers, according to Energy United's outage map. Fire officials said the driver was...
Badgett, Mayfield take part in East-West All-Star game
GREENSBORO — Two local basketball standouts took part in the N.C. Coaches Association’s East-West All-Star game on July 15. North Surry High School’s Sadie Badgett suited up for the West as she competed in her final high school basketball game, and the West was coached by two-time State Champion Angela Mayfield of Mount Airy High School. The East All-Stars came away with the win 84-68. Northeastern High School’s Jasmine Felton,...
Greensboro College welcomes new Chief of Security – Pamelia McAdoo-Rogers
Retired Greensboro Police Department Captain, Pamelia McAdoo-Rogers has been named the new Director of Public Safety and Security at Greensboro College. McAdoo-Rogers assumed the role on June 1, 2024. Founded in 1838, located in downtown Greensboro, the liberal arts college enrolls about 1,000 students from 29 states and territories, the...
One dead, another injured in West Cornwallis Drive shooting in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A man is dead and another person was injured after a shooting on West Cornwallis Drive in Greensboro Friday morning. Greensboro police said a person arrived at the Greensboro Fire Station 5 at 1401 Westover Terrace suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The man said he...
Husband, wife dead in Burlington murder-suicide, deputies say
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Deputies said a husband and wife are dead after a murder-suicide in Burlington Friday. The sheriff's office said it happened at a home on the 3000 block of Beaver Creek Road. Deputies responded to the shots fired call around 7:12 a.m. When deputies arrived, they...
Man accused of impaired driving, hitting responding vehicles at scene of another crash in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A man accused of crashing into two patrol cars and a tow truck at the scene of an accident, the High Point Police Department says. On Wednesday around 11:55 p.m., an officer responded to a single-car crash on Interstate 74 West near Jamestown Parkway. The car collided with metal wire […]
Busta’s Person of the Week: Vanessa Ferguson performs on big stage despite the pain
In 2005, I was the emcee for Triad Idol at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro. That was the night I heard one of the most beautiful, sweet, yet powerful singers ever. She sang Lauryn Hill’s rendition of Roberta Flack’s classic, “Killing me softly.” Afterward, she received a roaring standing ovation. “Thank you,” she said softly, with gratitude as she bowed to the audience.
Child development center in Greensboro closing due to lack of funds
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A child development center is giving families two weeks to look into other arrangements as the center prepares to close its doors. Alamance Child Development Center’s Board of Directors President Roger Wood said they had three weeks to make this decision. He said closing was the last thing they wanted to do. […]
All blood is needed, and these blood types are especially 'super'
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Be someone's superhero and donate blood! The WFMY News 2 annual Summer Blood Drive is happening Wednesday, July 24. Wes Hayes with the American Red Cross joined 2 Wants To Know to answer your questions ahead of the event, including what blood types are especially valuable.
Surry Old-Time Fiddlers Convention scrapped
DOBSON — An annual event that had the goal of helping to preserve the traditional music of this region has itself become history. The Surry Old-Time Fiddlers Convention held in Dobson no longer will be a showcase for the lively style of fiddle and banjo sounds popularized by string bands in the southern U.S. before the 1940s. “Unfortunately,” said local tourism official Travis Frye, “it will not be taking place...
DSDC accepting artist applications for 2024 Fall Fine Art Crawl
Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is now accepting applications from artists for the Fall Fine Art Crawl. This year’s fall event is set for Saturday, September 21, from 2 to 6 p.m. in Downtown Statesville. Downtown Statesville’s Art Crawl, held twice a year, features local artists work in various downtown...
Fayetteville restaurant owner says mall booted her from food court spot to make way for chain
Cross Creek Mall welcomed two Fayetteville-owned restaurants to the food court late last year, but the two eateries disappeared nearly as quickly as they arrived. SimLo’s Jerk Hut, a sister restaurant to SimLo’s Island Cafe on Boone Trail Extension, and Manhattan Deli, a longtime Fayetteville staple with three area locations, opened mall stands in December.
West Rowan grad retires from Air Force to join aerospace company
HILTON HEAD, S.C. — Colonel Justin Chandler, who hails from Salisbury, and graduated from West Rowan High School recently retired from his post with the U.S. Air Force for a job at an aerospace company called ThinkOrbital. “I will be transitioning to become the vice president of government relations and strategic partnerships,” Chandler said in […] The post West Rowan grad retires from Air Force to join aerospace company appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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