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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 […]
Six Panthers Earn CSC All-District Recognition
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The College Sport Communicators announced the 2024 Academic All-District® Men's and Women's Track & Field teams. CSC recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the track, in the field, and in the classroom. Six members of the Track & Field Teams were named to the All-District team on Tuesday, June 18th, including Sydney Horn, Auriane Viola, Lindsay Cooper, Chris Van Viekerk, Reid Holloway and Cole Wilson.
Grimsley High School star QB, No.1 recruit in US announces top 4 college choices
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A local Triad high school quarterback is ranked as the very best football player in the country and is getting ready to announce where he will be playing college football. Grimsley High School’s Faizon Brandon is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 1 overall football player in the Class of 2026. […]
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 […]
4 facing charges after close to 100 animals likely rescued from home, High Point police says
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Four people will be facing charges afternearly 100 animals were rescued from a home, according to officers with the High Point Police Department. Officers said the four involved will each face nine counts of misdemeanor cruelty to animals and one count of improper disposal of domesticated animals.
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 […]
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, […]
What’s Trending: Weekend At Asheboro’s
Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Kevin Keatts adds another to the trophy case at this years NSMA Awards Banquet
GREENSBORO, N.C. — After a historic season at NC State, Kevin Keatts was awarded the Clarence “Big House” Gaines College Basketball Coach of the Year award by the National Sports Media Association. Keatts took the Wolfpack on a magical run through the postseason. After finishing the regular...
Project To Honor ‘The Greensboro Six’ Who Played All-White Golf Course In 1955
A lot of people know the history of the Greensboro Four – the four NC A&T students who started a major civil rights movement in 1960 by sitting at the segregated lunch counter at the downtown Woolworth’s and refusing to leave. Somewhat less known, however, is the story...
As Greensboro’s homeless center struggles to serve more residents in need, city and business leaders push back, citing safety concerns
The CityBeat is a nonprofit-funded position reporting on Winston-Salem and Greensboro city council and all city business. These pieces are free to be republished with attribution to Triad City Beat. Featured photo: The IRC’s sign against a drizzling cloudy sky on the morning of June 27. (Photo by Gale Melcher)...
INF Jake Ogden commits to Miami
Miami added a versatile bat to the lineup with the addition of UNC Greensboro INF Jake Ogden. The 6’, 190-pound Ogden is a graduate of Coral Reef High School in Miami and began his career at Barry. After posting a .322/.408/.528 slash line as a freshman, he transferred to UNC Greensboro where he hit .313/.385/.482 with 8 HRs as a sophomore.
A doctor answers questions about water-related illnesses
GREENSBORO, N.C. — As summer heats up, many of us are heading to pools, lakes, and beaches to cool off. We want you to have fun without any ill effects from it later. That's why we spoke to Dr. Philip Lamptey, Medical Director of Cone Health Virtual and Urgent Care, to share tips on preventing water-related illnesses as well as what to do if you are exposed.
1 shot, killed in Thomasville on West Main Street, police say
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — One person was shot and killed in Thomasville on Monday night, according to the Thomasville Police Department. Investigators are on the scene on West Main Street. There is no suspect information available at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
Classroom-career connection: Industry in Schools institute enlists educators in workforce development (copy)
WINTERVILLE — Hundreds of educators attending workforce development workshops across eastern North Carolina this summer aren’t looking to change career fields. They are learning to give students a clearer view of job opportunities in their own backyards. More than 250 teachers from about two dozen counties are gathering on area community college campuses to take part in STEM East’s Industry in Schools Teacher Leadership Institute. The institute, which began last week with a session at Martin Community College, is designed to make connections between curriculum...
16 dengue cases reported in NC, including Buncombe: What to know about mosquito-borne virus
There are many reasons to look forward to summertime, from beach weather to planning the perfect getaway. Then, there are those pesky mosquitoes that try to land on you, ruining all the fun. As if the swat, itch, and scratch routine weren't enough of a nuisance, Americans have something else...
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