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Two County Fair winners recognized

STOKES COUNTY — Two exhibits went to the NC State Fair this year on behalf of Stokes County and both of them were recognized by the King American Legion Post 290 for their outstanding work. Lynn Shouse, King American Legion Auxiliary Post 290 Vice President presented both with checks Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Legion grounds in King. Shouse also worked tirelessly as the Assistant Fair Manager this year. A lighthouse replica of Bodie Island Lighthouse was submitted by Camden Whitman, 11-years-old. The recycled materials replica was made from wine cords, a battery night light, sand, plate, sour cream container, shipping tube, cardboard, ornamental light bulb and hot glue, and had a tin pan on top. It is painted black and white. Whiteman received 2026 Best of Show — Youth Item. The second exhibitor recognized by the Legion was Donald McQuinn, 81, who won 2026 Best of Show — Adult Item. McQuinn of Westfield, build the Red Man House. Quinn said it was something that he had been working on for 9 years, and that he used tobacco sticks to make it. He said that the house was appropriate for NC History. The Log Cabin styled house had many accessories

Stokes County, NC · 2d

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Hayes-Taylor YMCA honors legacy at 60th Banquet

Community leaders, advocates, and families gathered at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center on Sunday, Nov. 8 for the Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA’s 60th Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet. Anchored by the theme “Through Our Eyes: Continuing Our Legacy,” the evening celebrated decades of civic leadership, youth empowerment, and service across East Greensboro and Guilford County.

Guilford County, NC · 1d
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New US 29 bridge is open in High Point over South Main Street

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A 73-year-old bridge has officially been replaced in High Point. The old steel girder bridge over South Main Street is gone, and the first of two new bridges is open as of Oct. 12. Traffic on the new bridge is currently set up to allow northbound and southbound travel as […]

High Point, NC · 3d

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Veterans Treatment Court to graduate 1st participant

Editor’s Note: The video that originally accompanied this article was removed to protect the identity of a minor. An updated version of the video was later added to this article. ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Growing up in Asheboro, Joshua Foland always had a vision for his future. “I knew from a young age that I […]

Randolph County, NC · 3d

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Residents at Meadowview Will Lose Water and Sewer Service if Bill is Not Paid by November 30

The Yanceyville Town Council unanimously agreed on Tuesday night that East Wind Apartments LLC, which purchased the Meadowview apartment complex in Yanceyville last December, must pay the $42,523.60 currently owed for water and sewer services by November 30 or those services would be disconnected. Yanceyville Town Manager Kamara Barnett explained...

Yanceyville, NC · 2d

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This 32,000-Square-Foot North Carolina Bookstore So Big, You Could Get Lost For Hours

There are bookstores, and then there is McKay’s in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a place so packed with books, music, movies, and games that calling it a bookstore almost feels like an understatement. Walking through the front door is the kind of experience that makes you want to call someone...

Winston-Salem, NC · 2d

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Winston-Salem to study future of downtown bus station

Winston-Salem leaders are exploring ways to modernize the city's public transportation system, and relocating the downtown bus station is on the table. The Clark Campbell Transportation Center was built on 5th Street in 1999 to serve as the hub of the city's bus system. But Winston-Salem Transportation Director Jeff Fansler says with more jobs now located outside of downtown, that model may no longer make sense.

Winston-Salem, NC · 1d

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Charter Review Board approves Guilford County school, addresses district comparability challenges

A first-time charter applicant is now on track for a 2028 opening in Guilford County. Hawkins Charter School earned initial approval — and high praise as a charter exemplar — from North Carolina’s Charter Schools Review Board (CSRB) this week. “This level of application should be the...

Guilford County, NC · 1d

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Guilford County water rescue team GASP closes after 40 years; equipment passed on to High Point Fire

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — After nearly 40 years of answering the call for high-stress and high-risk water rescues, a volunteer scuba rescue organization in Guilford County is shutting down. Yet its legacy may continue to live on through another emergency services organization.  The Guilford Association of Scuba Personnel, known as GASP, has officially signed […]

Guilford County, NC · 1d

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Local quilting group designs custom blankets for veterans

Members of the Alamance Piecemakers Quilt Guild spend weeks at a time working on a new blanket, often scouring the internet for challenging and colorful designs. But every November, the guild devotes their skills to making a specialized quilt for local veterans. This year, 16 veterans received quilts with designs...

Alamance, NC · 23h

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Winston-Salem to unveil historic marker honoring Sidestown community

Winston-Salem officials are unveiling a historic marker this weekend in honor of a once-thriving African American community. Sidestown was established in the decades after the Civil War as a community of freed African Americans with close ties to the nearby Moravian settlements. It was located along what used to be...

Winston-Salem, NC · 1d

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Duke Energy push for more NC natural gas plants to power more data centers faces opposition

Duke Energy, the electric utility that controls nearly all of North Carolina’s power generation, is pushing forward with a natural gas buildout intended to support a deluge of new data centers. The utility checked off a crucial step in that process Monday evening, when the Davidson County Board of...

Davidson County, NC · 1d

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Winston-Salem launches Teen Zone program following end of youth curfew

Winston-Salem is expanding recreational opportunities for teenagers following the city's decision to lift its youth curfew last month. Beginning Friday, Nov. 13, the city's Recreation and Parks Department will offer extended evening hours at five locations as part of its Teen Zone program, giving teens more opportunities to socialize and participate in supervised activities.

Winston-Salem, NC · 2d

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City of Reidsville to continue voluntary stage 1 water conservation measures

The City of Reidsville says it will continue stage 1 of its water restriction measures. The city declared its initial stage 1 water restriction alert on Oct. 14 in response to lake level dropping over three feet during the drought. There's been a lack of regular rainfall and above normal temperatures, triggering the stage 1 alert.

Reidsville, NC · 22h

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Winston-Salem residents encouraged to give feedback on Glade Street bridge replacement

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) -- The City of Winston-Salem is asking for public feedback as they plan to replace a bridge. The Glade Street bridge over Peters Creek Parkway next to Hanes Park will be replaced, according to a City of Winston-Salem social media post. The new bridge will be built...

Winston-Salem, NC · 20h

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION FILE NO. 26CV013495-330

NC, FORSYTH COUNTY, DISTRICT COURT DIVISION, FILE NO. 26CV013495-330 Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in this action. The relief sought is an order requiring you to clear the lien on and deliver title to a 2019 Jeep Renegade (VIN ZACNJBC17KPJ84821) sold to Plaintiff, or alternatively money damages, for breach of contract and warranty of title.

Forsyth County, NC · 2d

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Siemens Energy Eyes $65M Rural Hall Expansion, Forsyth County Weighs 8-Year Tax Deal

Siemens Energy is considering a $65 million investment to expand its gas turbine service and production facility in Rural Hall, and Forsyth County commissioners are now weighing an eight-year incentives package tied to the project. The German manufacturer's site in the small Forsyth County town has become a focal point as the company works to keep pace with surging demand for the turbines it builds and services.

Forsyth County, NC · 1d

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Graham city council votes against gated development off Moore St. & Hanford Rd.

A long-simmering rezoning controversy seemingly came to a close on Tuesday night as Graham’s city council voted unanimously against a rezoning requested by an Ohio developer for what would have been Graham’s first gated community. Developer Michael Watson’s third set of plans for White Rock Estates, near the...

Graham, NC · 2d

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Two Hundred Thousand People Pack One North Carolina Campus for Its Legendary Homecoming

Picture yourself following a crowd of happy strangers, all wearing the same proud colors and grinning like old friends. You expect a simple college visit, and instead you stumble into one of the biggest celebrations in North Carolina. There is music in the air, food smells drifting by, and a...

Greensboro, NC · 5d

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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.

Greensboro, NC · 1d