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Fort Liberty Army Major found guilty for smuggling guns in rice barrels to Ghana; lying under oath
Dartey then hid the firearms, including multiple handguns, an AR-15, 50-round magazines, suppressors and a combat shotgun inside blue barrels underneath rice and household goods.
‘A cold, dark space’ - Vacancy at Five Points retail center causes frustration
HIGH POINT — Hopes that an economic development project might boost a struggling part of High Point have not been realized. The city announced more than two years ago that ChenMed, a national chain of primary care medical practices, planned to open an office in the long-vacant anchor space of a Five Points shopping center in a project that would create 30 jobs paying more than $90,000 a year.
Person seriously injured in Interstate 840 crash in Guilford County; police ask public for dash camera video, images of vehicles involved
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro police are asking for the public’s help in an investigation of a crash on Interstate 840 between Burlington Road and Interstate 40/Interstate 85. Investigators are seeking dash camera video or still images of two vehicles seen speeding from the Graham and Burlington area toward Greensboro on I-40 westbound between 9 a.m. […]
Man charged after firing shots outside apartment building in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. — A man is facing multiple charges after firing shots outside of an apartment building in High Point, police said. Officers responded to the area of East Green Drive on Monday around noon where they found Rodney Moore, Jr., 58, who was armed. Moore followed commands, dropped the gun, and lay down on the ground.
North Carolina man charged with human trafficking, rape after juvenile reported missing from another state
HIGH POINT, N.C. — A High Point man is charged with human trafficking and rape involving a juvenile who was reported missing in February 2024. High Point police said they received a call from a missing juvenile on Feb. 1, who said she met the man online and ran away from her home to meet him. The victim told police he also bought her a bus ticket. The juvenile was reported missing from another state, according to police.
Pleasant Garden Fire Department battles a cancer death and diagnosis
PLEASANT GARDEN, N.C. — The Pleasant Garden Fire Department is grappling with a challenging week. It lost one member to cancer, and now another is fighting for his life. On Monday, the Pleasant Garden Fire Department remembered Fire Commissioner Phil Marion. Marion managed the fire district, working with emergency...
Rail investment coincides with development of manufacturing facility
(The Center Square) – Though a private company for over 175 years, the North Carolina Railroad Company often works with the state’s taxpayer subsidized projects to create jobs and help the economy. It’s done so again with an investment in Siler City. The company is investing $200,000 toward Florida-headquartered Innovative Construction Group’s $39.8 million manufacturing plant. The company produces wall panels, roof trusses, floor systems and offers installation. ...
High Point Police Department says use of force during arrest of Walmart theft suspect was justified
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The High Point Police Department says the use of force during an arrest of a Walmart theft suspect earlier this month was “reasonable and compliant with the U.S. Constitution, North Carolina law and department policy.” On April 8, High Point officers arrested Keith McClain. Officers say he matched the description […]
Cicada mania: What to know about the 13-year emergence of Brood XIX (19)
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — While cicadas are causing a noisy ruckus in at least one South Carolina county, many are not yet awake in Western North Carolina. Why? It has to do with soil temperature. Once the temperature of the soil where the cicadas live at about 8" deep warms to a steady 64 degrees Fahrenheit, they'll start sounding off. Soil temperatures are already consistently warmer in South Carolina right now.
Crash with injuries reported in Greensboro on East Gate City Boulevard
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – All southbound lanes of US 29 at East Gate City Boulevard were closed due to a crash involving injuries, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time. The cause of the crash is also unknown. The road was closed for several […]
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