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Town Of Summerfield Versus Developer David Couch – Round 2 Begins
As a wise man once said, it ain’t over till it’s over; and, while Summerfield farmer and developer David Couch may have won the battle to de-annex nearly 1,000 acres from the Town of Summerfield in order to build a large residential and mixed-use development on the property, in no way is the battle over.
Summerfield De-annexation Decision Leads To Division and Finger Pointing
It’s no surprise that the residents in the Town of Summerfield were disappointed that the NC General Assembly tore nearly 1,000 acres away from their town and put it into unincorporated Guilford County; but what is surprising is that, in the wake of that act – which will lead to a large residential development that many in the town have been fighting for years – is that the town is even more divided now than ever.
After a years-long battle, nearly 1,000 acres of land is de-annexed from North Carolina town
SUMMERFIELD, N.C. — June 30th, 2024 marks the turn over of nearly 1,000 acres of land from the Town of Summerfield to Guilford County. This comes after a years-long battle and recent green light from state lawmakers. Nearly 1,000 acres of land in Summerfield is proposed to become a...
Property owners in Greensboro want trash dumping issues fixed
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — One street leading into downtown continues to be a problem spot since it is littered with trash. It’s been five days since city leaders and a team of 30 people went to East Washington Street after getting several complaints. Nearby business owners say days later, the problems still remain. A […]
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 […]
Cat, kitten intake paused at Guilford County Animal Services due to contagious feline virus
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Cat intake is on pause once again at Guilford County Animal Services for the third time this year. This is all due to another outbreak of kittens testing positive for a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral infection. At GCAS, they have ten cats in quarantine and currently aren’t taking in […]
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, […]
Staying safe on the Fourth of July
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — We love to watch Fourth of July fireworks explode in the sky to celebrate our nation’s independence, but those dazzling explosions of color can carry a serious safety threat, especially to children. Numbers from the Consumer Product Safety Commission show emergency rooms treated...
Greensboro firefighter demonstrates how to use fireworks correctly
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Fourth of July is coming up! You know what that means: grilling, pools and lots of loud, explosive, dangerous fireworks. 2 Wants to Know spoke to Greensboro Fire Department Fire and Life Safety Educator Matt Groseclose. Check out his demonstration of lighting a sparkler in...
Miss Randolph County titleholders go head-to-head in the Miss North Carolina and Miss North Carolina’s Teen competitions in High Point!
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — Area titleholders compete in the 2024 Miss North Carolina and Miss North Carolina’s Teen competition on June 25 – 29 in High Point at High Point Theatre. These competitions are preliminaries to the Miss America and Miss America’s Teen pageant. WFMY News...
NC couple wins $1,000,000 in Publishers Clearing House
OAK RIDGE, N.C. — One minute you're taking the dog out, the next, you're a millionaire! That's what happened on Sunday to a couple in Oak Ridge. The Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol surprised Carmella and Danny Iddings. Just like you see in the TV ads, the prize patrol showed up at the door, unannounced, with balloons, champagne, flowers, and of course the big check.
1 North Carolina City Has The Pickiest Eaters In The Country
We all know someone who seems to be the among the pickiest eaters. I’ll be the first to admit I’m somewhat of a picky eater. I’ve certainly gotten better as I’ve gotten older, but there are still plenty of things I won’t eat. That being said I’m not the person who is only ordering chicken fingers at a restaurant by a longshot. I did find it interesting, as someone born and raised in North Carolina, that one of the cities with the pickiest eaters in the country is right here in NC.
Man’s melanoma discovered during haircut in Forsyth County
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Every two weeks, you’ll find Larry Frazier getting his haircut by Robin Anderson. It’s been part of Fraizer’s routine for nearly 40 years. “I would have to consider Robin one of my very closest friends,” Frazier said. And last fall, that routine and friendship may have saved his life. “The […]
Part of Battleground Ave. reopens after water main break in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — UPDATE 9 p.m.: Battleground Avenue is back open. UPDATE: According to officials with the City of Greensboro, water has been restored and they hope to reopen the road by 5 p.m. on Monday. All northbound lanes of Battleground Avenue between West Bessemer Avenue and Mill Street...
Hidden Gems in Forsyth County: Part 3 – Beat the heat with a cold treat from Twin City Sweets
I’m excited to share another hidden gem in Forsyth County. Twin City Sweets is a little “off the beaten path,” so it’s easy to miss or not know about, but it is a must-visit ice cream destination in Winston-Salem! It is located off Clemmonsville Road near Stratford Road making it easy to access from many different routes. You won’t be disappointed you stopped in.
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)...
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