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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A Winston-Salem mom says her kids are scared to play outside after someone fired six rounds toward their home. It happened along Dudley Street. “I’ve been here 16 years, and we don’t have anything like that going on in this neighborhood,” said Farrah Eller, a mom and homeowner on Dudley Street. […]

STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Statesville Police Department is searching for a man who is wanted for first-degree murder in the shooting death of another man early Friday morning. The incident happened at 4:12 a.m. Friday, July 1, in the 1000 block of Fifth Street in Statesville.

Homeless woman desperate for help after Gaston County housing assistance ends. The Gaston Co. Department of Social Services decided they would use the limited ERAP funds to help other families who were already living in permanent housing. Southern Comfort Inn closes in west Charlotte. Updated: 6 hours ago. The motel...

At the SPD, Lani has a moment alone with Paulina. She thanks her mother for helping to make her deal happen and hopes she understands why she had to confess. Of course, Paulina does and she’ll forever be grateful Lani saved them all from TR. At home, Julie assures...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A former director of finance for a catholic church in Winston-Salem is accused of embezzling over $27,000 worth of funds. Marilyn Bertelsen, former director of finance at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church on Springdale Avenue in Winston-Salem is accused of embezzling $27,930.03 for “tuition reimbursement” for classes at Johnson & Wales University.

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Two people were taken to the hospital on Friday after a crash involving a High Point bus and dump truck, according to the High Point Police Department. The crash happened around 5 p.m. at the corner of South Main Street and East Kearns Avenue. Police say a 22-year-old was driving […]

HIGH POINT, N.C. — High Point neighbors are supporting a young man whose mother was recently shot and killed in front of their house. High Point police said they're investigating a shooting that happened on Qubein Avenue, near Forrest Street, in High Point on Thursday, June 23, at 10:10 p.m.

SALISBURY, N.C. — Black-market marijuana in central North Carolina could have more than THC and CBD in it -- the Salisbury Police Department posted a warning this week saying community members are concerned that fentanyl is being added to weed. The warning comes after four people died of suspected...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Kiara Carlton, of Winston-Salem, said she hopes to use her $110,000 Cash 5 jackpot win to help pay for nursing school. “I just started working in healthcare, and I love it,” Carlton said. Carlton, 23, currently works as a certified nursing assistant but said she wants to get her nursing degree. […]

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A vehicle crash temporarily closed down Clemmonsville Road in Winston-Salem, police said. Winston-Salem police shared a press release on Friday afternoon. Authorities said Clemmonsville Road at Peachtree Street is shut down due to a vehicle crash. No details were released regarding any possible injuries or the...

HIGH POINT, N.C. — A High Point city bus was involved in a crash Friday evening. The High Point Fire Department tweeted a photo of the traffic accident. The crash occurred between the bus and a city dump truck that was pulling an equipment trailer on South Main Street at Kearns Avenue. High Point Police said the driver of the dump truck, David Kindley Jr., 22, failed to stop at a red light and hit the bus. Two women and a driver were on the city bus when it was hit. The driver of the bus, Erica Dejournette-Morgan and one of the passengers were taken to the hospital for serious but nonlife-threatening injuries.

STOKES COUNTY, N.C. — The Stokes County Sheriff’s office is asking the public for help in locating a 37-year-old man that went missing last week in Germanton. Scotty Manuel was last seen near Leake Memorial Church Road around 4:20 p.m. Thursday, June 23. Scotty's father Donnie said he...

FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman has been arrested and is facing numerous charges after leading police on a chase and crashing, all while two children were in the car, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. According to documents, Melissa Sue Jones, 38, of Traphill, led Winston-Salem police on a chase, crashing in eastern […]

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Residents in one Winston Salem neighborhood say they’re worried about crime after a deadly shooting and an armed robbery all happened at one business nearby within months of each other. On April 13, Winston-Salem police were called to the Fish Hut Arcade to reports of...

HIGH POINT, N.C., July 1, 2022 – Longtime High Point, North Carolina, residents and friends of High Point University, Nancy and Hayden McKenzie, recently made a six-figure gift in support of the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center and Jana and Ken Kahn Hotel. In recognition of their generosity, the university will dedicate the arena’s Champions Meeting Room in their honor.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Two men face second-degree murder charges after the overdose death of a Winston-Salem man in 2020, according to a Davidson County Sheriff’s Office news release. On April 3, 2020, deputies with the DCSO responded to the Midway Commons parking lot on Hickory Tree Road Winston-Salem when they were told someone had […]

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mindy Hache and Kenneth Peneku of Winston-Salem have been together for two years. The couple will finally say “I do” on July 4. “Excited and nervous,” Hache said. “Excited, very blessed, and very lucky, feeling great,” Peneku said. The pair met 10...

A woman was arrested after police rescued a dog that was trapped inside a vehicle that was about 123 degrees, according to a magistrate's order from Davidson County.

Detectives investigated a North Carolina man's fentanyl overdose death for more than two years.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A local citizen-run group trying to bust child predators is stepping back after the Winston-Salem police chief urged all groups not to operate. “Her words have been heard. We took time to really think about it. And because of her superior training, we are going to acknowledge that,” said Chris Winfrey, […]