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Beyonce’s new album ‘Cowboy Carter’ inspires conversations about role race plays in music in Triad
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The release of Beyonce’s country-inspired album “Cowboy Carter” has started important conversations about the role race plays in music. Beyonce’s experimentation with a new sound has people questioning what is considered country and who is qualified to sing it. Beyonce is mostly known for her pop hits and R&B ballads. But […]
Thomasville community members reflect on legacy left by Warren King
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Many people are mourning the loss of Warren King. He was known as “Mr. Thomasville.” You might have seen him at Thomasville High School football games and Thomasville HiToms baseball games. He passed away yesterday evening at High Point Hospice Home. “Warren’s been an integral part of this community for a very long time,” Tom A. […]
Citizens praise High Point officers’ efforts to cut down on crime at hotel
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) – People living in the Oakview neighborhood in High Point are praising efforts by police to cut down on crime at a hotel. The InTown Suites on North Main Street has been on officers’ radar for about four years now. Police are doing what they call self-initiated calls. These are calls […]
Multi-car crash shuts down University Parkway in Winston-Salem between 14th Street, Northwest Boulevard
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — University Parkway in Winston-Salem is shut down between 14th Street and Northwest Boulevard due to a multi-car crash, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. No injuries have been reported at this time. The cause of the crash is unknown. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. This is a developing story.
Guilford County wants ideas on how to spend $1 million on transportation
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — How would you spend $1 million to improve transportation? That’s the question Guilford County leaders have for the community as they prepare to spend ARPA funds to increase transportation access county-wide. Guilford County does not provide transportation on a large scale. It’s up to the cities of Greensboro and High […]
2024 NFL Draft Tracker: Keep up with every 1st round pick and every trade
(NEXSTAR) – The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off tonight in Detroit with the timer for the first pick set to begin at 8 p.m. ET. College prospects from across the country now wait anxiously as they hope to hear their name called and their dreams made a reality. A slew of star quarterbacks are projected […]
Bird flu tests ordered for dairy cattle that cross state lines
The order from USDA comes as particles of bird flu were detected in a few pasteurized milk samples, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Tuesday. The spread of the bird flu among cattle has prompted the FDA to increase testing.
Man charged with shooting 28-year-old woman in Burlington
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is in custody after being suspected in the April shooting of a 28-year-old woman, according to the Burlington Police Department. At around 12:13 a.m. on April 13, officers came to the intersection of Brown Bear Drive and Tucker Street after getting a report of a shooting. At the scene, […]
Why are flags half-staff in North Carolina on Thursday, Friday?
(WGHP) — Flags all across North Carolina will fly at half-staff on Thursday and Friday in honor of former N.C. Court of Appeals Chief Judge John C. Martin, according to the North Carolina Department of Administration. Martin passed away on April 9. He served the state as a superior court judge for seven years and […]
North Carolina man wins $25,000 a year for life after buying $2 ticket
DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Harold Eubanks, of Beulaville, bought a $2 Lucky for Life ticket and won a $25,000 a year for life prize. Eubanks bought his winning Quick Pick ticket from 365 Stores LLC on North Jackson Street in Beulaville. He won his prize by matching all five white balls in Thursday’s drawing. […]
Man charged with indecent liberties in Randolph County
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is facing a felony child sex crime charge, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. On Feb. 8, deputies got a report of a possible sex offense upon a minor. The allegations were investigated and as a result, deputies sought charges against 51-year-old Hugo Ruiz Mendez for felony […]
Person seriously injured in Interstate 840 crash in Guilford County
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Two people are injured and one of them is seriously hurt as the result of a Thursday morning crash on Interstate 840. The wreck involves a car and a tractor-trailer, according to Guilford County EMS. Two people were taken to the hospital and one of them is considered to have […]
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