FOOD & DRINK
Winston-Salem woman wins $2 million after buying scratch-off at Brother Food Mart on Indiana Avenue
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Adriana Salgado Calderon, of Winston-Salem, bought a $20 scratch-off and won $2 million, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Calderon bought her winning ticket from Brother Food Mart on Indiana Avenue in Winston-Salem. When Calderon arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday, she had a decision to make. She could choose […]
Clemmons woman wins $100,000 after buying $3 scratch-off at Winston-Salem Lowe’s Foods on Peters Creek Parkway
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Stephanie Coulter, of Clemmons, waited for her husband and son to get home to surprise them with the news of her $100,000 Powerball win. “I was waiting for them when they walked in the door,” Coulter said. “I didn’t want to tell them over the phone.” Coulter bought her winning $3 Power […]
Two-headed turtle discovered at Lawndale Veterinary Hospital in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Have you ever seen a two-headed turtle???. It's not something you see every day. The Lawndale Veterinary Hospital shared this picture of one on their Instagram page Wednesday. Bicephaly, or having two heads, occurs when there is an incomplete splitting of an embryo. "Everyone at Lawndale...
7-Eleven in High Point closes
HIGH POINT — A relatively new 7-Eleven convenience store in High Point is closed, though there are indications it may reopen. Signage in place on Tuesday at the 1440 Greensboro Road store stated that it was “temporarily closed.”
What Easter candy would a dentist pick?
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Not all candies are created equal. Everyone likes different things in their Easter baskets. Dentists have an opinion on what should be in a basket too-- and no, they won't say that you should never eat candy! Below you'll see the breakdown of Easter candy, but that's not all we're talking about today on 2 Wants to Know at 5:30 pm.
Remarkable High Point woman helps pets, children and families through her multiple nonprofits
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Robin Lindsay is the type of leader who rolls up her sleeves and finds a way to meet a need. Her problem-solving attitude is apparent in the multiple nonprofits that she has created that serve people and animals across the Piedmont Triad. Every Snout Counts of the Piedmont Lindsay is […]
Mural project to focus on Winston-Salem's Liberty Street community
A nondescript municipal water tank in a historically Black Winston-Salem neighborhood is getting a makeover. Right now the off-white structure by Liberty Street probably doesn’t attract much attention from drivers on U.S. 52. But that might change over the summer. Muralist Ernel Martinez has been gathering ideas and narratives...
Now Open: Check out these 5 new bars and restaurants in the Triad
There are several new places to visit in the Triad if you are looking to grab a drink or something to eat. The Founder of Eat. Drink. Triad, Algenon Cash shared five of those venues with The Local Vibe team. Click the video player to hear his thoughts on:. The...
Watch: Jersey Mike's celebrates its Day of Giving
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — WXII is partnering up with Triad Jersey Mike's locations on Wednesday to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society. Check out where you can buy a sub to participate by clicking here. Watch our live interview above, on The Local Vibe, to learn more.
Bad Habits performs live on FOX8
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — For Live Music Thursday, the band Bad Habits visited the FOX8 Morning News. Bad Habits is a 90s-2000s five-piece alternative rock band from right here in the Triad. The band has come together in the last 2-3 years, with all of its members hailing from Winston-Salem. If you would like […]
Dunkin’ launches coffee drinks spiked with alcohol in Triad stores
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Dunkin’ is launching a line of alcohol-spiked beverages that are available to purchase in stores across the Triad. Dunkin’ Spiked is the brand name of two different drinks that feature alcohol in them — Dunkin’ Spiked Iced Coffees and Dunkin’ Spiked Ice Teas. “We knew our customers would be excited […]
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