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High Point officials brace for cut in federal funding for housing initiatives
High Point officials are scaling back some affordable housing development plans as the city is expected to receive a cut in federal funding this year. The city's annual action plan aims to address community needs for low to moderate-income residents. It also allows the city to apply for federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
A High Point homeowner calls WFMY News 2 after her HOA is slow to respond following roof leak
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Peggy McLeod had been looking for a new home for several weeks. She had searched several listings around the Triad, but nothing had everything she was looking for in a home. Her realtor then found a townhome in High Point and took her to see it.
102-year-old World War II veteran retires after 36 years as Greensboro elementary school crossing guard
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — 102-year-old Thomas Faucette has crossed many paths throughout his life. On Friday, after more than three decades, his third career came to a close. “I don’t know which way to go,” Thomas said on the final day of the 2023-2024 Guilford County Schools year. “Up, down, south.” After serving in World War […]
Ukrainian teen graduates from Southeast High after being relocated to Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Students from Southeast High School moved their tassels from right to left this weekend. For graduate Kseniia Botezat, her parents are halfway across the world in her home country Ukraine. In March of 2022, about a month after Russia invaded Ukraine, Botezat was sent to live...
High Point earns All-American City designation for work strengthening democracy
The National Civic League has named High Point as an All-American City, one of 10 municipalities in the country to earn the distinction this year. Strengthening democracy is a main component of the competition. Mayor Cyril Jefferson says transparency and engagement were the keys to winning the award. Jefferson also cited engagement efforts, including the One High Point Commission, which helps the city address disparities, particularly involving communities of color.
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 […]
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.
Power restored in Davidson County
LEXINGTON, N.C. — UPDATE: Power has been restored in the area. A power outage has left thousands of residents in the dark in Davidson County, according to Duke Energy. At least 2,000 residents are experiencing a power outage. The outage is impacting cities like Lexington, Arnold, Welcome, Bethesda and...
Another Toyota Tsusho project is coming to Randolph County!
LIBERTY, N.C. — New development and more jobs are coming to the Greensboro Randolph Mega site. Expect to hear about more developments related to the battery manufacturing facility. The state recently unveiled plans for a new interstate that'll provide access to the site. Green Metals Incorporated announced it will...
People in Forsyth County can prepare to honor Juneteenth with a returning festival to Bailey Park
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Triad Cultural Arts will present a weekend of events throughout Winston-Salem from June 13 to June 16. That includes their 25th annual all-day festival in Biotech Place and Bailey Park on Saturday. The reception for the annual Juneteenth art exhibition will be Thursday, June 13, at...
Veterans coffee & women's summit this week
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — On Wednesday, June 12, the nation will celebrate Women's Veterans Day. In the Triad, "Veterans Bridge Home" will host a Women's Veteran Summit Lunch that day. It will serve as a follow-up to their monthly Veterans Coffee at Richard Childress Racing. Coffee will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and the summit will be from 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Confederate statue removed from downtown Winston-Salem headed to Valor Park in Denton, Mayor Allen Joines confirms
Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines has confirmed that the Confederate Statue that used to be downtown is headed to Denton. Mayor Joines said the 1905 monument will be taken 40 miles south to Valor Park. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. It is not clear when that...
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