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2 arrested after fight, shooting in Winston-Salem at intersection of 4th Street, Trade Street, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Two people were arrested after a fight and shooting in Winston-Salemon on Thursday, according to a Winston-Salem Police Department news release. At 4:30 p.m., officers responded to a fight where a gun was reportedly fired at the intersection of 4th Street and Trade Street. During the fight, 41-year-old Demetrius Donte Keitt […]
1 dead after ‘driving aggressively’ on University Parkway, Winston-Salem police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has died after a three-car crash where investigators said he was driving “aggressively.” According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, just before 5:30 p.m., they responded to a crash on University Parkway that involved three cars. Investigators say all three of the cars had been driving south on University Parkway, […]
Remains found in Stokes County confirmed to be man Winston-Salem police believe was murdered
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has been charged in the death of another man reported missing whose remains were found on Wednesday, according to a Winston-Salem Police Department news release. The WSPD said that they got a call on Oct. 23 reporting Zackary Voshall New missing. As they investigated, police said that evidence indicated […]
Woman charged after officers found nearly 200 people at scene of fight in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A woman is facing charges after hundreds of people were on the scene of a fight in Winston-Salem. Winston-Salem police said around 6:40 p.m., Tuesday officers were called to the 1800 block of North Patterson Avenue about a fight with weapons. When officers arrived, they found nearly 200 people in the middle of the street. Due to the number of uncooperative people, additional officers were called to the scene.
Power line repair shuts down Interstate 40 in Winston-Salem; 800 without power
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A power line repair has shut down Interstate 40 in Winston-Salem, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. I-40 East is closed at Thomasville Road and I-40 West is closed at the 311/74 interchange. Northbound 311/I-74 traffic coming into Winston-Salem will be shut down prior to the Westbound I-40 ramp. The closure […]
Man sentenced to over a decade in prison after woman fatally shot in Winston-Salem
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man will spend 18 to 22 years in prison after pleading guilty in connection to a fatal shooting in Winston-Salem, according to a statement released by the office of Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O’Neill. Zemar Taveon Wilson, 20, pleaded guilty in Forsyth County Superior Court to second-degree murder. […]
Winston-Salem celebrates opening of new, mixed-income apartments
The Winston-Salem Housing Authority joined city officials and residents Thursday to celebrate the opening of Brown School Lofts at Legacy Heights. The 81-unit apartment complex was funded by a $30 million federal grant and is the first phase of an initiative to create more affordable homes. The mixed-income development replaces the former Cleveland Avenue Homes. Some residents from that complex have already moved in.
Browns Summit family wants justice for 2-month-old killed in crash
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A family is demanding justice after a 2-month-old died in a crash earlier this month. The driver of the car is now facing charges, including second-degree murder. Five people were in the car, including two adults and three minors. One was 2-month-old Taiwan Outlaw, who died after the crash. The crash happened in […]
Northwest Middle School students facing charges for violent threats, deputies say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A Northwest Middle School student is being charged after making violent threats against the school in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County deputies said. Deputies said social media posts were shared and threatening acts of violence were made against the school. The student can't be identified due to their age. They have been charged with one count of communicating threats of mass violence on school property.
New details released about fire that led to death of Lexington fire captain
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — The City of Lexington is offering an update about a house fire that resulted in the death of a long-time fire captain. Capt. Ronnie Metcalf was a 19-year veteran of the Lexington Fire Department who died after sustaining serious burns in a house fire. A funeral was held for Metcalf on […]
Man imprisoned for Winston-Salem police officer's 1992 death up for parole consideration
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Nearly 32 years after the crime occurred, theNorth Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission is considering releasing a man imprisoned since his teen years for killing a Winston-Salem police officer with a piece of construction equipment. And two people closely involved with the events of June 26, 1992, are sharing their sides of the story.
Woman sentenced to life in prison after man found bound, gagged in Winston-Salem died, prosecutors say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday after a man who was bound with electrical cords and gagged with a sock was found dead in 2018, according to the Office of Forsyth County District Attorney James O’Neill. A Forsyth County jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts against Lessie Denise […]
Large brawl on N. Patterson Ave. prompts heavy police presence in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A fight broke out Tuesday night, prompting heavy police presence in Winston-Salem, according to police. The Winston-Salem Police Department said that around 6:40 p.m., officers were called to the 1800 block of North Patterson Avenue about a fight with weapons. When officers arrived, they found nearly 200 people in the middle of the street. Due to the number of uncooperative people, additional officers were called to the scene.
Yadkin Historical Society to show 'Two Soldiers' on May 7
The Yadkin County Historical and Genealogical Society and the Yadkin Arts Council will host a showing of “Two Soldiers”, a 2004 Oscar award-winning movie filmed in and around Yadkin County, at its regular membership meeting in the Willingham Theater at the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center, 226 E. Main Street, Yadkinville, on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. Filmed in 2004 at locations in Yadkinville and Winston-Salem, this 40-minute film is based on a short story by the same name written by William Faulkner. It concerns...
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