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ATP Winston-Salem Final Prediction: Alex Michelsen vs Lorenzo Sonego
The final is set at the Winston-Salem Open. With no top-10 players in the draw, it presented a golden chance for many players to chase an ATP title and fine-tune their game ahead of the year’s final Grand Slam. Lorenzo Sonego and Alex Michelsen have seized this moment. Sonego has had a terrible year until now but improved a lot this week, and Alex Michelsen has shown incredible consistency recently. As always, LWOT offers predictions for the final. But who will lift the trophy?
J.J. Jones High alumni welcome back to reunion
Alumni from J. J. Jones High School will be returning to the area next weekend to participate in the Biannual School Reunion for alumnae. The event is slated to take place over the Labor Day weekend starting on Friday, August 30 at the historic L. H. Jones Auditorium and the former Jones School location at 213 and 215 Jones School Road in Mount Airy. Event organizers said the registration fee...
Orange’s Purefoy-Farrington racks up 217 yards receiving, but Southeast Alamance tops Panthers 31-14 in season-opener
HAW RIVER–An optimistic observer will walk away from Orange football’s season opener proud of two things. Its defense, which threw Southeast Alamance off rhythm in the final three quarters. And the breakout performance from senior wide receiver Kingston Purefoy-Farrington, which gave Orange a fighting change in its first-ever trip to Southeast Alamance.
Lammons and Withrow successfully defend their Winston-Salem crown
Americans take home fourth ATP Tour title this year. Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow won their second consecutive Winston-Salem Open title with a 6-4, 6-3 victory Saturday over Julian Cash and Robert Galloway. The Americans, who are ranked No. 9 in the PIF ATP Doubles Team Rankings, converted three of...
ACC, NC Wesleyan Sign Multi-tiered Transfer Agreement
Alamance Community College (ACC) and NC Wesleyan University (NCWU) have entered into a multi-tiered transfer agreement that provides students with academic opportunities across multiple programs. The agreement enhances and expands educational opportunities for ACC graduates transferring to NCWU after earning an associate degree from one or more of five different...
Fayetteville officials seeking public input to improve pedestrian safety
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Fayetteville city leaders want residents to give input on areas that are desperately in need of sidewalks and crosswalks. The City of Fayetteville is updating the pedestrian plan from 2018, which will identify where sidewalks and crosswalks are needed to create a more walkable and safer environment.
Elon University athletic director shares cultural, coaching changes for upcoming year
Jennifer Strawley stands in front of Rhodes Stadium on Aug. 3, during her first week at Elon's athletic director. Coming off her inaugural year as Elon University’s athletic director, Jennifer Strawley has big plans for this academic year and has many goals she wants to accomplish. Strawley said she...
No. 20 State Set for Sunday Showdown at Wake Forest
Winston-Salem, N.C. – Mississippi State Soccer continues its early-season road swing, heading to Winston-Salem for a Sunday matchup against Wake Forest. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 PM CT at Spry Stadium, where the 20th ranked Bulldogs will look to extend their unbeaten streak and secure a 4-0 start to the 2024 campaign.
Guilford County Schools prepares for new school year
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C.(WGHP) — It’s almost time for the 68,000 students in Guilford County to go back to class. The new school year is set to start on Monday. Before the first day, Superintendent Dr. Whitney Oakley shared some of the changes. The district will be consolidating its central officers to get their entire team […]
Keynote speaker and judges set for ISFD’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards
HIGH POINT — The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) will present Bill McLoughlin, a veteran in the furniture industry with more than 30 years of experience and the editor in chief of Furniture Today, as its keynote speaker at the 28th annual Pinnacle Awards. The industry’s highest honor...
Triad ALS patient hopes to revive Ice Bucket Challenge momentum 10 years later
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Ten years ago this month, the Ice Bucket Challenge took the nation by storm. Participants would record themselves pouring ice water over their heads, share the videos and challenge others to join in. Many also pledged to donate to an ALS organization. “It’s very cool to see what’s happened in that […]
Gorgeous, quiet weekend ahead in Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — After a beautiful week, our weather will be cool and comfortable this evening with temperatures in the low 70s by 8 p.m. Skies remain mostly clear overnight and will fall into the upper 50s to kick off Saturday morning. A gorgeous and quiet weekend is ahead for the Triad with temperatures in the […]
Justice Department accuses RealPage of a scheme to help landlords hike rents in antitrust lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit Friday against real estate software company RealPage Inc., accusing it of an illegal scheme that allows landlords to coordinate to hike rental prices. The lawsuit, filed alongside attorneys general in states including North Carolina and California, alleges the company...
1 dead after shooting on Spring Garden Street in Greensboro; victim was NC A&T student
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — One person was killed in a shooting on Spring Garden Street Thursday night, the Greensboro Police Department reports. According to a press release, on Thursday, GPD, Greensboro Fire and Guilford County EMS responded to an assault in the 2800 block of Spring Garden Street. Officials found Davion Jessup, 20, unresponsive in […]
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