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Forsyth County Animal Shelter nears capacity after 3 hoarding cases
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The number of cats and dogs in the Forsyth County Animal Shelter is up after taking in animals from three recent hoarder cases. The shelter is almost at capacity and was forced to close its doors twice last week due to the uptick in animals coming in. The shelter took in […]
8th Annual King City Pow Wow Returns To North Carolina
Calling all culture enthusiasts! The energetic and vibrant King City Pow Wow returns to King, North Carolina for its 8th year on Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th, 2024. This free event offers a chance to immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Native American cultures through dance, music, and community.
Get Ready To Shag! “Shaggin’ On Fieldcrest” Returns To Eden, NC
Dust off your dancing shoes and practice your Carolina Shag because the beloved “Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest” event returns to Eden, North Carolina on Saturday, July 22nd, 2024. This free, family-friendly festival promises a fun-filled evening celebrating the iconic Carolina Shag dance style. The festivities kick off at...
Graves of heroes: Bob Timberlake honors ancestors who fought at Battle of Guilford Courthouse
LEXINGTON, N.C. — Living in the Triad, we know Greensboro is named for General Nathanael Greene who led American revolutionary troops at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. But there are other people who helped organize that battle who we should also know. One of whom is the ancestor of Bob Timberlake, the famous artist from Lexington. Ahead of the Forth of July Bob sat down with WFMY News 2's Ben Briscoe to help honor the people who fought for our freedom in our neck of the woods.
Nine stores in seven counties pay penalties
(The Center Square) – Overcharging customers by retail stores in seven North Carolina counties has drawn fines from the state. Nine stores in Alamance, Forsyth, Hertford, Mecklenburg, Moore, Wake and Union counties had errors on price scans and failed the subsequent follow-up inspection, leading to the disciplinary action. Checking price-scanner systems is an unannounced strategy by the Standards Division in the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Stores with...
Summerfield family shows off patriotism from above
SUMMERFIELD, N.C. — It might not look like much from ground level, but from above, it’s a different story. “I like to think that people in helicopters, planes, etc., might get a grin out of seeing it,” said Brad Williams. If you’ve flown in or out of...
Massive tree removed from blocking Elm St. in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A tree has been removed from blocking part of Elm St. between Cone Blvd. and Cornwallis Dr. in Greensboro. The reason for the tree falling is unknown at this time. MORE WAYS TO GET WFMY NEWS 2. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Let’s Get 2 It!...
Greensboro affordable housing project advances, supportive housing project at standstill
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Empty apartments in East Greensboro could get new life soon. “We welcome a change. I would love to see somebody back there living. Right now, it is an eyesore,” said Jennifer Thompson, who lives nearby. The property is on John Dimrey Drive just off of East Gate City Boulevard. Earlier this […]
Vault Visit | Greensboro's first Fun Fourth
GREENSBORO, N.C. — WFMY turns 75 this year and to celebrate we are opening the News 2 Vault. On July 4, 1976, Greensboro held its first Fun Fourth Festival. City leaders organized the event in recognition of the country's 200th birthday!. The event featured a parade, vendors, and performances....
Independence Day 2024: Here’s where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in the Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — If Independence Day is a firework, we’re in the midst of that tell-tale whistling before the blast. You’ve only got a few days left to make sure you’re ready to celebrate the nation’s birthday with your community. We’re listing fireworks shows and events as they’re announced, so this list will be updated daily […]
Downtown Greensboro celebrates ‘Fun Fourth’ with Freedom Run, festival and 3 weddings
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — People came out in droves to celebrate the Fourth of July in downtown Greensboro at Fun Fourth. The day-long event included a Freedom Run at 7 a.m. and Freedom Fest from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. with hundreds coming out to enjoy the free event stretching down Elm Street. There were […]
Transportation Secretary Breaks Ground on New Winston-Salem Trail
Pete Buttigieg, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, was among those on hand Tuesday to break ground on a new multi-use trail in Winston-Salem. The shovels were out to turn the first dirt on the Salem Parkway path, a 1.3-mile bike-and-pedestrian urban trail linking Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist to Truist Field and surrounding neighborhoods.
Guilford County’s $35 Million ‘Project Big Joker’ Is No Joke
There has been a flood of big economic development announcements by companies locating in or expanding in Guilford County in recent years, and, as they say, when it rains, it pours: On Friday afternoon, July 5, Guilford County government sent out notice of another such company that’s going to invest $35 million in Guilford County and bring in a lot of jobs to boot.
One Greensboro neighborhood is celebrating 75 years of its July 4th Parade
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Kirkwood neighborhood in Greensboro houses so much history,. “This neighborhood was going to be more like Irving Park, it was going to be grander and bigger,” Said William Hammer, a local historian and former resident. Kirkwood’s history dates all the way back to pre-World...
Guilford Metro 911 Director Named President of National Association
Guilford Metro 911 Executive Director Melanie Jones will now have a new feather in her cap: Jones was named as the new president of the National Emergency Number Association. The organization made the selection at its national conference in Orlando, Florida just before the July Fourth holiday. Jones has a...
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