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Sushi Empire prides itself in restaurant-style rolls, sides and more
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — The Sushi Empire food truck has only been around for about a year, but in that short time, it’s already solidified itself as the spot for top-tier, restaurant-quality sushi rolls in the Triad. Sushi Empire is back up and running after a car accident in January damaged the truck and […]
High Point officer resigns after DWI charges, department confirms
HIGH POINT, N.C. — A High Point officer resigned from the department Thursday after receiving DWI charges, the department confirmed. Officer Christian M. Pfahlert, 25, was driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding at a high rate of 70 in a 35 mile per hour zone early Tuesday morning, investigators said.
Inventory overload? What 553 closing sales at Conn’s, Badcock mean for competitors
HIGH POINT — On July 23, Top 100 retailers Conn’s HomePlus and Badcock Home Furniture &more became part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Two days later, both began going-out-of-business sales across their 553 doors. That means multiple markets will have stores aggressively discounting products in a race...
Students get hands-on experience in Legendary John Coltrane jazz camp in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. — A local legend's memory lives on this week through a unique learning experience. Middle and high school students are learning about High Point native and musical great John Coltrane. The weeklong John Coltrane jazz camp, named after the legendary saxophonist and composer, aims to inspire...
Summer Jubilee returns to High Point for a celebration with school supply giveaways
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Parents and students in High Point have an opportunity to get school supplies while having fun with different activities at the Summer Jubilee. The city of High Point is partnering up with other organizations for a celebration and backpack giveaway on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at Truist Point Stadium.
Rev. Al Sharpton Visits International Civil Rights Museum
The International Civil Rights Center and Museum in downtown Greensboro got a special guest on Thursday, July 25. Nationally known civil rights advocate Al Sharpton – a good friend of the museum’s co-founder Skip Alston, who’s also the chairman of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners – was in Greensboro for an event at the Koury Convention Center, and, when Sharpton said he wanted to check out the museum, Alston was all ears and very accommodating.
Guilford County Asks You To Help Plan The County’s Next 15 Years
If you’d like to have a say in how Guilford County looks in the year 2045 – well, you’re in luck because Guilford County officials want to hear from you. The county is hosting a series of community meetings this year to get input from area residents in order to help shape Guilford County’s Comprehensive Plan Update.
Caesar's Virginia to host hiring event in Browns Summit
BROWNS SUMMIT, N.C. — Caesar's Virginia is bringing recruitment efforts to Guilford County. It is on track to open this year in Danville, Virginia, about an hour north of Greensboro. The company will hire at least 900 people for the site. In the meantime, the Danville casino's temporary site...
Governor Cooper attends the Governor’s School
The Governor attended the Governor’s School West at Greensboro College. Visiting several classrooms and speaking to an assembly of nearly 400 of the state’s top academic students, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper reiterated his commitment to advancing public school education. “Governor’s School brings together our best and brightest students...
Pet of the Day: Bougie the cat fits her name
RANDLEMAN, N.C. (WGHP) — Meet Bougie, our FOX8 Pet of the Day!. If you’re interested in adopting this pet or any other pets at Randolph County Animal Services, please call (336) 683-8240, email rcaspets@randolphcountync.gov or visit the Randolph County Animal Services website. Randolph County Animal Services is located...
Expect a nice weekend in the Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — The Piedmont should be able to enjoy a nice weekend On Saturday morning, clouds will give way to some sun during the day. Highs on Saturday will be in the middle 80s. We’ll see mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies on Sunday with highs in the upper 80s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will […]
Cone Health Gives $5 Million For Greensboro’s New Windsor Community Complex
The City of Greensboro announced on Thursday, July 25 that Cone Health system plans to donate $5 million toward the construction of the Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex – a place where people can come to interact, learn about wellness, study, exercise, check out books, swim, and do a lot more things than anyone could ever do at a traditional “library.”
NC Attorney General Stein announces $86 million settlement in principle with Indivior
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein announced an $86 million multi-state settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. North Carolina state and local governments are anticipated to receive approximately $2.5 million from the settlement in principle. “North Carolinians are dying every day from opioid […]
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