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Family from South Carolina finds refuge in Guilford County in Helene aftermath
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — Helene caused devastation in several states, sending many families to seek refuge elsewhere. According to Guilford County Schools, at least three families impacted by Helene have enrolled their students into GCS. WFMY News 2's Nixon Norman spoke with the mother of one of those students,...
Toyota hired 95 percent North Carolina talent for new jobs
LIBERTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Toyota will start production at their new battery manufacturing plant early next year. They have a team of about 1,000 people hired, about 1,000 more are waiting for a start date and they are well on their way to the 5,000 hires they need for full production. Of those hires, about […]
Man who kidnapped jogging woman in Winston-Salem sentenced to 5-7 years in prison
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — The man who kidnapped a woman while she was jogging in Winston-Salem during a brazen assault was sentenced to 5-7 years in prison on Monday, according to the Forsyth County District Attorney’s Office. Background On Aug. 23, 2023, a woman was jogging in downtown Winston-Salem. While on Rams Drive, she noticed […]
Free conference in Greensboro for Parkinson's patients & their caregivers
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Patients suffering from movement disorders, like Parkinson's, as well as their caregivers are invited to register for a free conference this Friday, October 11, 2024. 620 S. Elm Street. 9 am-2 pm. Register by emailing: conehealthmovement@outlook.com. "Parkinson's affects the whole body and we say mind, body,...
Helene impacts North Carolina manufacturing facility that makes IV fluids, dialysis solution
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A major manufacturing plant that makes hospital IV fluids and dialysis solution had to temporarily shut down production after its facility in North Cove, located in western North Carolina, was damaged by Helene. Baxter is a top supplier in the country. Some of the people who depend on these kinds of […]
Randolph County man arrested in Ohio for attempted murder, other charges
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — A Randolph County man was arrested in Ohio last week after authorities say he made threats to kill an ex-girlfiend, according to the Zanesville Police Department. According to the Zanesville PD, they received information from the Randolph County Sheriff's Office on Oct. 2 that Jamie Johnson...
More than 700 pets in need of fostering after Hurricane Helene. Learn how you can help WNC shelters.
WINSTON-SALEM, Forsyth County — We’ve been talking about the work our community is doing to help Helene victims. The Forsyth Humane Society continues to collect pet food, beds and toys all going to impacted animals, but it’s not just donations that are needed, they are also looking for fosters to help clear space for incoming animals.
Lightning-fast overtime strike sends East Forsyth past Mount Tabor
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - When the clock flipped to extra time, East Forsyth knew it had the defensive effort to hold Mount Tabor off the board. Getting the go-ahead goal is all that stood between the Eagles and a key conference road win. They did not have to wait long. 20...
Tiny House Community Development empowers women to build better lives
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Construction work with power drills and circular saws has long been considered a job for men, but that’s changing. Some women in the Piedmont are putting on their work gloves and safety glasses, getting their hands on power tools, and learning how to make home repairs themselves. They’re taking classes […]
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