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ACC football teams ranked by value in conference realignment
The Big Ten and SEC feel like a lock to continue conference realignment, with the ACC being a part of it feeling more and more like a real possibility. We recently discussed the topic, naming the best fit for every ACC football team in conference realignment. The ACC isn’t filled with teams that the...
4 Poolside Recipes That Make a Splash
When my dad worked for Burlington Industries back in the early 1960s, we spent our summer days at the Bur-Mil Club in Greensboro. The club, now a park open to the public, was once reserved for employees of the textile company. It was at the lap pool there that I jumped off the high dive for the first time and spent all day in the water.
UNCG tears down old building
The school is clearing space for a new project.
Nussbaum Center Steelhouse in Greensboro to be redeveloped
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — After 10 years in the making, the Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the redevelopment of The Steelhouse. It’s the site of the former Carolina Steel facility in east Greensboro. The building on Elm-Eugene Street will be transformed into a space for food manufacturing and production […]
Streamline your bills: Tricks to save on streaming services
GREENSBORO, N.C. — So many folks cut the cord to bring their bills down and save money, but over the past year 10 of the top streaming services have raised prices. CNET says most of the increases are so the services can bring you better content. “Most of it...
Alamance County man wins $100,000 with $25 scratch-off
ALAMANCE COUNTY. N.C. (WGHP) — An Alamance County man is the lucky winner of a $100,000 lottery prize. Oscar Galdamez-Escalante, of Burlington, purchased his winning $25 Extreme Cash ticket from Sam’s Grill on NC 119 North in Mebane. Galdamez-Escalante came to lottery headquarters to claim his prize on Tuesday. He walked away with $71,507 after […]
Knife fight leaves four injured at Greensboro hotel, according to fire department
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Four people are injured after a stabbing at the Choice Extended Stay hotel, according to the Greensboro Fire Department. Firefighters said a knife fight broke out on the property. Four people were stabbed. Luckily, none of the injuries are life-threatening. Stay with WFMY News 2 as...
WWII veteran, 102, retires after working 36 years as a school crossing guard
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Gray News) – At 102 years old, a beloved crossing guard in North Carolina is finally retiring. The Greensboro Police Department announced Thomas Faucette’s retirement on Friday. Faucette has been a school crossing guard with the police department since 1988 – a whopping 36 years.
Another company coming to Toyota site in Liberty
LIBERTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Green Metals, Inc. announced plans to build a facility for electric vehicle battery waste handling and recycling on Monday. The operation will support Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina and will be located on the TBMNC campus. At the facility, GMI will segregate substances from non-hazardous, dry battery scraps and send the […]
LIST | Juneteenth events across the Triad and surrounding areas
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Juneteenth celebrations are underway in the Triad!. People far and wide will take a moment to commemorate what some call "Freedom Day." While some may see it as a second Independence Day, others may see it as a holiday to remember when slavery finally ended in the 1800s after the Civil War.
A celebration of cuisine and culture! Juneteenth Black Food Truck Festival
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Get ready! The Juneteenth Black Food Truck Festival is preparing to take over downtown Greensboro!. On Saturday, June 15, 2024, more than 20 black-owned food trucks will line the streets of downtown to offer guests memorable, mouth-watering food experiences. The festival will run from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and feature vendors, craftsmen, and music. There will also be an open mic opportunity that anyone can participate in. The open mic will not just be for performing musicians. Instead, it will be a time to tell stories and share them in the spirit of Juneteenth.
UGH, the summer cold! The easiest-to-use thermometers for adults and kids
GREENSBORO, N.C. — As parents and caregivers, we want the best for our family, especially when they’re sick. That means having an easy-to-use and reliable thermometer. From traditional oral thermometers to speedy in-ear models, the choices may seem endless. Consumer Reports latest test results can help you have the right tools for caring for your loved ones’ health.
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