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Another hot day ahead, with a chance for rain the Triad
(WGHP) — A Heat Advisory will be in effect from noon to 8 pm for Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Montgomery, and Randolph counties today. Heat indices will be between 104 and 107 for an extended period this afternoon. No matter where you live, protect yourself and your loved ones from the heat and humidity today. We are going […]
Cocktails to-go are now legal in N.C.: What this means for Asheville imbibers
ASHEVILLE - The latest state law changes relax the rules for how patrons can purchase and consume alcohol in North Carolina, but many restrictions still exist for food and beverage establishments to keep consumers safe. Lynn Minges, president and chief executive officer of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association,...
Walgreens picks Ramseur for new store
RAMSEUR – A Walgreens store is coming to Ramseur. MCM Partners, a private investment firm, has closed on the financing for a $1.54 million private credit loan to build a free-standing, small format, Walgreens in the Randolph County town. “We’re going to be doing a lot of these stores...
Kendre Harrison Top 6 College Choices Revealed – Latest Updates
Kendre Harrison, the No. 1 tight end in the Rivals250 for the 2026 recruiting cycle, has announced his top six schools, including North Carolina, Tennessee, Miami, Penn State, Oregon, and Florida State. Kendre Harrison is the No. 1-ranked tight end in the Rivals250 for the 2026 recruiting cycle. He is...
Greensboro man is helping seniors stay in shape this summer with a workout class!
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Former bowler Joyce Grimsley is hitting strikes for a different reason these days. The 86-year-old marked 18 years attending the Active Adults' Fitness class at Smith Active Adult Center and she says it's all thanks to her instructor. "Bishop is the best. If it wasn't for...
Mars Needs Women, Toyota Battery Plant Needs Workers
Are you thinking about taking one of the many jobs that will be offered at the Toyota battery manufacturing plant right outside of Guilford County and want to find out what it will be like to work there?. Well, you’ll get a chance to do just that. GuilfordWorks –...
‘Tragic news’: Winston-Salem teen girl drowns in rip current
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A teenage girl from Winston-Salem drowned in a rip current while visiting Ocean Isle Beach on Sunday afternoon. FOX8 is told she was a student at Reynolds High School and was with the school’s robotics team. Two other students were also caught in the rip current with her. They were […]
Lawsuit alleges discrimination, safety concerns at Greensboro-Randolph megasite
A federal lawsuit alleges a contractor at the Greensboro-Randolph megasite committed safety violations, retaliated against whistleblowers and engaged in racial discrimination. In January 2022, Ames Construction was awarded nearly $18 million to build a Toyota battery plant at the site. Lawyers for Vick Companies, a minority subcontractor, says their employees...
Man faces multiple charges after woman shot in Graham on North Marshall Street, taken to hospital, police say
GRAHAM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man faces multiple charges after a woman was shot in Graham on Sunday, according to a Graham Police Department news release. At 9:29 p.m., Graham officers responded to multiple reports of shots being fired in the 200 block of North Marshall Street. Arriving officers were told by Haw River Police […]
911 operator accused of setting Thomasville home on fire with ‘intent to injure or prejudice’ husband, warrants say
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Warrants are revealing new details after a High Point 911 telecommunicator was arrested and charged with burning down the home she shared with her husband, a High Point police officer. The fire happened on Wednesday, July 10, at a home on Grace Drive in Thomasville, where Theresa Allison Varner, 39, lived […]
Students complete early childhood classroom internships
Stokes Partnership for Children (SPC) is pleased to announce West Stokes High School students Haleigh Moran and Brianna Guraleczka completed the Workforce Innovation to Support Early Education (WISEE) program during the 2024 spring semester. Both students, who are juniors, completed the program by conducting an internship in an early childhood...
Students learn how to save lives at Alamance-Burlington School System’s first responders camp
GRAHAM, N.C. (WGHP) — It looks like the scene of a car crash. The first responders are using heavy equipment to try and save a life. In the distance, you can hear a Carolina Air Care helicopter landing, ready to airlift a patient for treatment. But it’s not an active scene, but rather, middle school […]
Man wielding ax charged with kidnapping, assault in Randolph County, deputies say
TRINITY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is in custody after allegedly arming himself with an ax during a disturbance, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office says. According to a report, on Saturday, RCSO responded to an armed person at a house on Hunters Woods Drive and allegedly found Bobby Lee Hall, 48, of Trinity, armed with […]
Cleveland County Fair set to celebrate 100th birthday
For a century, people have been flocking to the Cleveland County Fair every fall to ride the Ferris wheel, eat vinegar fries and funnel cakes, play games and make a lifetime of memories. This year, the fair will celebrate its milestone birthday with special events and attractions and is set to arrive in...
Pactiv Evergreen to sell North Carolina plant in $110 million deal, company says
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — Pactiv Evergreen has announced a $110 million deal to sell its facility in Waynesville, Haywood County, along with a paper plant in Arkansas, according to the company's website. Global paper and pulp manufacturer Suzano S.A. has agreed to buy the facilities. The plant in Arkansas makes...
30-year-old woman reported missing in Robeson County located
Editor’s note: Because the woman has been found safe, all identifying information and photos have been removed from this story. ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A 30-year-old woman who had been reported missing in Robeson County was located, the sheriff’s office said Monday evening.
Exclusive: A book-themed cocktail bar is coming to West Asheville
ASHEVILLE - Dive into a good book with a craft cocktail in hand at a new bar due to open this summer in West Asheville. In late-August, Character Study will debut at 797 Haywood Road, the former location of Alley Cat Social Club. ...
Family Care Center Of Taylorsville Announces Marshall As New FNP
Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Landon Marshall, FNP-C, to Family Care Center of Taylorsville. Marshall is a certified family nurse practitioner. He brings 12 years of experience as a registered nurse, primarily in intensive care units and emergency departments. He also has 2.5 years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
Asheville Sandwich Company announces reopening at new Arden location
ASHEVILLE - Asheville Sandwich Company will once again open its doors to serve scratch-made sandwiches to the Asheville area. Five months after closing its West Asheville location, the sandwich shop will be reopening with a new logo in a new spot near Asheville Regional Airport, owners Kevin and Cheri Mullins announced on Facebook...
East Rowan's Cobb Hightower drafted by Padres in MLB Draft's third round
The dream senior year for Cobb Hightower has turned into a dream summer as well. The East Rowan graduate, fresh off winning the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A state championship, was drafted in the third round of the MLB Draft, 88th overall, by the San Diego Padres. Hightower, who...
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