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Bill looks to create harsher penalties for squatters in Randolph County
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) – Many of us don’t realize our local realtors are facing issues with squatters. A Randolph County legislator introduced a bill that could create harsher penalties for these unwelcome house guests. It’s House Bill 966. If passed, it will help make it easier and quicker to get a squatter off your […]
High Point Fire Department welcomes 16 new firefighters
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The High Point Fire Department graduated its 56th class of firefighter recruits, welcoming them to the fire department after nearly seven months of training. This class is larger than other recent groups of recruits. Overall, 16 cadets graduated. Some are military veterans, and five came from neighboring fire departments. “This […]
About 100 animals rescued from home on Prospect Street in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Dozens of animals were rescued from a High Point home over the course of several days. According to Every Snout Counts of the Piedmont founder Robin Lindsay, the rescue effort began on Thursday to remove about 100 animals from a home on the 700 block of Prospect Street. Multiple rescues, […]
‘Wall of sound’: Cicadas cause ruckus in Piedmont Triad
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) – Cicadas are starting to emerge and make their rare appearance in central North Carolina. You have probably heard that sound and maybe even seen the large bugs with big red eyes. They are not dangerous to people or pets. In rare occasions, they can cause damage to plants, but the […]
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