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Victim of fatal train crash identified by Greensboro police

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Police have identified a man hit and killed by a train in Greensboro yesterday. At about 8:58 a.m. Thursday, police responded to a report that a train had struck a person who was trespassing on the tracks near South Davie Street. The victim, identified on Friday as D’Ante Jamel Davis, 19, […]

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In Greensboro, North Carolina, Locals Say The Best Fried Chicken In Town Comes Double-Fried And Piping Hot

Some fried chicken shows up hot enough that people wait a few minutes before the first bite, and in Greensboro that pause has become a local habit. Regulars on the north side of the city talk about a small counter-service spot where the chicken can come single-breaded, lightly fried, or double-fried.

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Missing Greensboro woman found dead in McDowell County, sheriff says

A 28-year-old Greensboro woman who was reported missing in McDowell County has been found dead, according to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said Elise Elbe Grabda was found in the Toms Creek Falls area near Marion. Investigators do not suspect foul play at this time. Grabda was last seen...

Mcdowell County, NC · 2d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Greensboro, North Carolina that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Greensboro, North Carolina — a city stitched together by red brick and green canopies, where the scent of magnolias drifts through neighborhoods old and new, and where every block hums with the laughter of families, the quiet pride of students, and the stories of newcomers and old-timers alike. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: stately Victorians, mid-century storefronts, and the ever-present spires of churches and schools that anchor the city’s soul. Greensboro is a crossroads — of history and hope, of Southern roots and global dreams, of barbecue smoke and the sweet promise of something simmering on the stove.

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45-year-old man killed in e-scooter crash in Burlington; police seek witnesses

BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — The Burlington Police Department is looking for witnesses after a 45-year-old man was killed in an e-scooter crash on Monday night. At around 11:03 p.m. on Monday, officers came to the 900 block of Plantation Drive after getting a report of a crash. At the scene, police found Jairo Javier Castrillo […]

Burlington, NC · 13h

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Country music star known for 2000s hit dies at 58: ‘He was an incredible talent’

Mark McGuinn, a country music singer who had everyone singing about the neighborhood beauty in 2001, has died. His obituary said that he died on Oct. 26 in Greensboro, North Carolina. McGuinn was best known for his 2001 hit “Mrs. Steven Rudy,” which became a top 10 hit on the...

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City addresses concerns about problem intersection in Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — FOX8 is following up on the story of people in a Greensboro neighborhood who are exasperated after repeatedly asking the city to address a dangerous intersection. That intersection is South Benbow Road and Julian Street. Two crashes happened while FOX8 was out reporting their complaints. It has left neighbors wondering what […]

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Greensboro native, ‘Mrs. Steven Rudy’ singer Mark McGuinn dead at 58

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro native and country singer Mark McGuinn has died at the age of 58, according to an obituary posted by the Greensboro News & Record. McGuinn rose to fame with his 2001 hit song “Mrs. Steven Rudy,” which peaked at No. 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 6 on […]

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SUV Slams Into Greensboro Nail Salon, Trapped Driver Freed by Firefighters

An SUV crashed into Revive Nails and Spa on Battleground Avenue in Greensboro on Wednesday morning, trapping a person inside the vehicle before firefighters pulled them free. The person was conscious and breathing when crews freed them from the wreckage. Greensboro EMS received a call about the crash at 11:18...

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Caitlin Little gets married, begins new chapter after amnesia recovery

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — It’s amazing what people can accomplish if they just don’t give up. But sometimes a challenge can seem to daunting to continue fighting. “Had I known in that first year, oh, this is going to take five years, I don’t know that we could have survived it,” says Jennifer Little about […]

Greensboro, NC · 10h

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A plain Carolina farmhouse became America’s first Italian villa, and it’s in Greensboro

You can walk right up to 447 West Washington Street in downtown Greensboro and find yourself face to face with a home that looks like it belongs in the Italian countryside. A tall tower rises above low rooflines and smooth stucco walls. Blandwood Mansion carries the title of National Historic...

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10 Hole-In-The-Wall North Carolina Restaurants You’d Never Know Serve Such Incredible Food

Looking for hole-in-the-wall restaurants in North Carolina that serve incredible food?. These 10 spots are packed with flavor and Southern character you won’t forget!. 1. Zack’s Hot Dogs (Burlington) You might drive past Zack’s Hot Dogs on West Davis Street in Burlington and think it’s just another little...

Burlington, NC · 1d

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Raleigh, Greensboro Police Link $380K Burglary Spree to Suspect Facing 40 Felony Charges

RALEIGH, NC — A months-long investigation into a series of residential burglaries across Raleigh has resulted in 40 felony charges against a 52-year-old man accused of targeting homes while residents were out of town and stealing more than $380,000 in valuables. The Raleigh Police Department identified the suspect as...

Raleigh, NC · 7h

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Greensboro voters approve funding to preserve historic Guilford Woods

The city of Greensboro is partnering with the nonprofit Piedmont Land Conservancy to protect more than a hundred acres of historic woods. During the midterms, Greensboro voters narrowly approved $11.5 million in parks and recreation bonds. Piedmont Land Conservancy will use $4 million to help buy the development rights to Guilford Woods. Executive Director Kevin Redding says the land will be conserved for generations to come.

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High Point grandfather accused of burning baby’s feet with heated metal

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A High Point man is facing a felony child abuse charge after he allegedly burned a baby’s feet with heated metal, according to a warrant for his arrest. Huu Lan Cao Tran, 53, of High Point, is accused of burning his 15-month-old grandson’s feet “with a heated metal item.” Tran […]

High Point, NC · 9h

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Two Guilford County men accused of card shop break-ins in Burlington

A pair of Guilford County residents have been implicated in a couple of card shop break-ins that took place in Burlington earlier this fall. The city’s police department initially identified Vann Hazekiah McDonald, Jr. as one of the culprits in the first break-in which occurred at E & A Cards at 2557 South Church Street on September 24. Court records indicate that the 54-year-old black male of 1115 Duke Street in Greensboro was taken into custody on October 16 and currently faces felony-level charges for breaking and entering and larceny.

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Just-Passed Property Tax Amendment Already Putting The Brakes On Guilford County Spending

The Good Book says, “Ask and you shall receive,” and, while that might be true regarding the Lord Almighty, it did not turn out to be true of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners when school system leaders asked for $5.3 million in new money during a Thursday afternoon, Nov. 5 work session in the third-floor conference room of the county-owned Truist Building in downtown Greensboro.

Guilford County, NC · 1d

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County To Remember 70 People Whose Remains Went Unclaimed

Guilford County will set aside 70 seconds on Wednesday, Nov. 18 – one for each of the 70 people who died during the county’s 2025-26 fiscal year and whose remains went unclaimed. The silence will be part of Guilford County’s first memorial service for its unclaimed deceased.

Guilford County, NC · 1d

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