LATEST NEWS
Wells Fargo robbed in Winston-Salem, suspect and getaway driver found at BP gas station, officials say
Two suspects were located after a bank robbery, according to officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department. On Wednesday, just before 3 p.m., WSPD officers responded to a reported bank robbery at Wells Fargo, located at 4626 Country Club Road. Employees told officers that a suspect, who they described as a black man wearing a white T-shirt and black mask, went to the cashier and passed a note demanding money.
Winston-Salem nonprofit with 2,000 doctors looks to build Asheville area hospital
ASHEVILLE - Novant Health, the Winston-Salem based nonprofit with 850 locations and more than 2,000 doctors, is looking to expand its Western North Carolina footprint with a new Asheville area hospital. The proposed 26-bed cancer-focused Novant Health Asheville Medical Center, would be built on a 24-acre site at 455 Long Shoals Road, just...
Runoff candidates O'Neill, Weatherman eye lieutenant governor's office as a platform for advocacy
A low-key runoff election will determine the Republican Party’s nominee for the second highest position in North Carolina government — a platform many have used to seek even higher office. Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O’Neill and political strategist Hal Weatherman are competing to be the GOP’s nominee...
Woman dies after being shot at Winston-Salem tavern, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman has died after a shooting at a Winston-Salem tavern. At around 2:07 a.m. on Sunday, officers came to CB’s Tavern at 3870 Bethania Station Road about a shooting. The victim, Julia Ann Shields, 37, of Winston-Salem, had already been taken to the hospital before the police arrived. Police said […]
Triad dentist facing alarming allegations of malpractice
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — UPDATE: WFMY News 2 reached out to the state dentistry board to learn why Dr. Kelly's offices remained open despite his license being revoked. The state board said Dr. Kelly has filed an appeal and the court allowed his offices to remain open until the hearing on May 8. The state board also said during this time, Dr. Kelly will not be able to see new patients and can only offer services to existing patients.
Sage & Salt serves up a 'spring' delight for your tastebuds
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Executive chef Anders Benton has been in the kitchen since the age of 15 years old. Now, he's the head chef at Sage & Salt Bistro in Winston-Salem. Now that it's spring season, the chef has decided to bring out fresh, light ingredients, including a feature for the week: the Burrata.
Remains of missing man found in Stokes County; another charged with murder
WINSTON-SALEM — The body of a Winston-Salem man missing since October was found last week in Stokes County, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. The remains of Zackary Voshall New were discovered April 24 in the area of Middleton Loop. authorities said.
Wake Forest University students camp out at Wait Chapel in Pro-Palestinian protest
There was an error loading the media player. The university reached a written agreement with protesters Wednesday morning, signed by Dean of Students Matt Clifford, Provost Michele Gillespie, and Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion José Villalba. It’s essentially a list of commitments, including weekly meetings between the students...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.