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Let's go fishing event this weekend in Burlington
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Ignited Blue Apostolic Church is going to host an event on Saturday for the community called "Let’s Go Fishing." It will be at 1358 South Church St. in Burlington on May 4 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a free fish fry,...
Elon junior dies of brain cancer
Updated as of 1:47 p.m. on May 1 to include information from the memorial gathering to be held on campus. Elon junior Talia Malinsky died around 5 p.m. on April 29 at the age of 21 surrounded by family. Her mother Irit Malinsky said she died from a recurrence of brain cancer. She has been on leave from Elon since last spring.
Burlington's Maynard Aquatic Center opening for the summer May 6
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Burlington's Maynard Aquatic Center will open next week for the summer season of 2024. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Beginning on Monday, May 6, entrance fees are $3 for kids 14 and younger and adults over the age of 55. The entrance fee for ages 15-54 is $5.
Recent charges against suspect dismissed prior to lethal law enforcement shooting
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The man accused of shooting and killing four law enforcement officers during a gunfight Monday has an extensive criminal history in North Carolina. Court records show Terry Clark Hughes Jr. Has been arrested dozens of times, has been in and out of jail since the mid-2000s, and has spent nearly two years incarcerated in the state prison system.
Guilford County Sheriff’s Office leaders speak on training, procedures on serving warrants after fatal Charlotte shooting
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Local law enforcement officials in the Piedmont Triad are expressing their condolences for their fellow law enforcement officers who were killed while attempting to serve a warrant at a home in Charlotte. The number of people who serve a warrant and tactics can vary, but the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office […]
Teen accused of secret peeping in Burlington church bathroom
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — A Burlington teen is accused of secretly recording in a church bathroom, according to a Burlington Police Department news release. On Sunday, the BPD was told about a young male who was suspected to be secretly recording females in a bathroom. It was determined that Isai Lara Bolaina, 19, of Burlington, […]
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. […]
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 […]
8 ways to stop back pain
GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you have back pain, you are not alone! The CDC says 39% of adults have struggled with it in the last three months. But help is out there! 2 Wants To Know is asking the experts about the best ways 2 Protect Your Back. Pain...
How safe is your hospital? Leapfrog, an independent nonprofit, ranks Triad medical centers
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — If you've ever wondered where the best medical center to go is, the Spring2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is out. It ranks hospitals and scores a variety of factors so that you can look up exactly what you need in a hospital. Click the video player...
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.
Burlington man identified as suspect after being accused of shooting someone multiple times, police say
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Burlington police said they're searching for a man tied to a shooting Saturday. Officers said on April 27, they were called to the 1800 block of Harris Street about a man who'd been shot multiple times. Police said he went to a local hospital to be treated for multiple gunshot wounds.
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