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Mebane is fastest growing city in Triad
MEBANE, N.C. — New census data shows Mebane is the fastest-growing city in the Triad. It'll be home to the first Buc-ee's in the state. Nearly 2000 people moved into the city of Mebane since 2020. "Growth has been great. And we keep getting busier and busier, which is...
Why do you eat when you're already full?
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Smelling food, especially when we're hungry, makes us want to eat. That's natural. But if you're full and you smell food, do you eat even though you're full just because it smells good?. A study by Northwestern University was published in the Journal of Neuroscience this...
WHOA! Check out how much fast food prices have changed in 10 years
GREENSBORO, N.C. — You're paying more for food. In April, groceries ticked up slightly compared to a year ago, 1.1% but fast food prices soared 4.8%. When you look at how prices have changed in the last 10 years, you can really see that fast food is no longer fast and inexpensive.
Alamance-Burlington budget proposal cuts vacant positions, avoids layoffs
Leaders of the Alamance-Burlington School System have approved a budget proposal that realigns dozens of positions amid the district's funding crisis. The proposal also cuts nearly 70 vacant positions. The system spent $26 million last summer to clean up mold at nearly every school building. Districts across the state are...
Graham police investigating deadly stabbing on Larry Ave.
GRAHAM, N.C. — One person was stabbed to death around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, according to the Graham Police Department. Police said the stabbing occurred in a home on the 700 block of Larry Avenue. The victim died from their injuries. Police said the "caller involved in...
All lanes of NC-68 closed in both directions due to crash in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — All lanes of NC-68 are closed in both directions from I-40 to Regional Road due to a crash in Greensboro, police say. There are no reported injuries at this time. The estimated time for reopening is unknown at this time. Stay with WFMY News 2 for...
Elon poll shows broad fears of AI interference in 2024 presidential race
A solid majority of Americans believe artificial intelligence poses a threat to the 2024 presidential election, according to a poll from Elon University. The national survey conducted by the Elon Poll and the university's Imagining the Digital Future Center found 78% of respondents believe AI will be abused to impact the outcome in the race between incumbent Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump.
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:
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!
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