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New count shows more people facing homelessness in Guilford County
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — How many people in Guilford County are experiencing homelessness? The annual Point-In-Time count tries to answer that question. The results from this year show 641 people. That number is up compared to previous years. From 2021 through 2023, the count ranged from 426 to 482 people experiencing homelessness. So why […]
Residents begin clean up after storms, apparent tornado roll through NC Tuesday
Storms Tuesday moved through central North Carolina and produced heavy rain and tornado warnings. Heavy rain hit Wake County and surrounding counties, causing crashes and backing up traffic for several hours in Cumberland County. Wake County was under a flash flood warning during the storms, with some areas reporting at...
What predators do cicadas have? Here's what experts say.
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Cicadas are the talk of the town along with the peculiar sound they make. While they are here—it leaves one to wonder: how do cicadas know when to wake up every 17 years?. They have a circadian rhythm of course!—well not exactly. "One theory...
‘Turn around don’t drown’: Watch out for flooding in Thomasville as stormy weather rolls through Piedmont Triad
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Thomasville officials are urging drivers to be aware of flooding on Tuesday evening. Multiple roads in Thomasville are flooded, according to Thomasville Fire and Rescue. The People’s Professional Park off Randolph Street was where officials saw the most flooding, but they have been dealing with weather-related calls all day. “Please avoid […]
Is that text for you? Scammers pretend to have the wrong number to get you talking
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Getting a text that is not for you is not that uncommon. It's a tactic scammers use to open up conversation in the hopes of getting you to engage with them to the point that some kind of information about you is learned or money is given. Just recently a co-worker got these texts:
Lexington Police make local arrest
On Sunday May 5, 2024, Lexington Police Department Officers arrested Brian Blalock, 54 of Lexington following a traffic stop on Cotton Grove Road. Further investigation by officers during the stop indicated that Blalock was found to be in possession of a stolen short barrel rifle, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Blalock...
16-year-old finding a way to give back beyond the grave
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina teenager is finding a way to give back beyond the grave. Pedro Ortiz-Perez was shot on May 3 at a park, according to his family. Pedro fought for his life in a hospital, but he was declared brain dead and died from his injuries on Tuesday, May 14.
Who's Turning 75 | Week of May 16
GREENSBORO, N.C. — This year, WFMY News 2 is turning 75! So we're celebrating our viewers who are also turning 75!. First up this week is Jimmy! He turned 75 on May 13th. He and his wife, Gayle, just celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Jimmy has two daughters and three grandkids. He loves to fish and spend time at his lake house with his family! Happy birthday Jimmy!
Winston-Salem woman sentenced to 18-23 years in prison after killing boyfriend during argument over $5
A woman will spend at least 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. On Jan. 23, 2021, Quensheta Jackson and Hubert Rivers, who were in a romantic relationship, went to Ocean King Sweepstakes on Monmouth Street in Winston-Salem. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking...
Police searching for woman, stolen tractor
THOMASVILLE — The Thomasville Police Department is looking for a woman accused of selling a John Deere tractor that had been reported stolen. The tractor was reported stolen from the 700 Block of Julian Avenue on April 27.
City clears homeless camps
HIGH POINT — High Point code enforcement officials say they’re cracking down on illegal homeless camps. So far this year, eight properties have been posted with nuisance violation notices after inspectors found makeshift shelters amid high concentrations of trash and miscellaneous junk that were deemed to constitute public health hazards.
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