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High Point man wins $100,000 after buying scratch-off at convenience store
JAMESTOWN, N.C. (WGHP) — Mark Douglas, of High Point, bought a $20 scratch-off and won the first $100,000 prize in a new lottery game, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Douglas bought his winning Instant Millions ticket from Quick Mart on West Main Street in Jamestown. He arrived at lottery headquarters Friday to […]
'We need volunteers' | Triad Animal Shelters at max capacity
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Happening in your community, Guilford County says its animal shelter is full. In a post on Facebook, they say since space is tight, wait times for Good Samaritans bringing in stray animals may be up to 2-3 hour wait time. They say they are taking in strays still, but we must wait for an open kennel.
Anemoia Invading North Carolina (Atlanta, too!)
Anemoia Invading North Carolina (Atlanta, too!) Miami groove trio Anemoia begin their invasion of North Carolina today (May 28) in Greensboro at Flat Iron, the first of five NC dates before ending this run of shows in Atlanta June 2. They are a true sonic explosion. We published this review of a show last year:
Improve study skills by going outside: See how one Triad school makes it happen!
HIGH POINT, N.C. — As students across the Triad are getting ready for final exams, research shows there's a benefit to getting them out of the classroom and into nature to study. Research out of England found that 92 percent of teachers report more engaged students with better behavior...
Dealing with restless passengers during a road trip
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and with it comes the great American tradition – the road trip! But let's be honest, hours stuck in traffic with restless passengers can turn that dream vacation into a nightmare. Here are ideas on how to make a...
Garden Improv in High Point
In Martha Yarborough’s garden in High Point, everything was ready to go. The chairs were all lined up. The larkspur was blooming in the evening June sun. Guests relaxed in lawn chairs, drinking wine and eating caprese salad. There was only one thing left to do: watch a Shakespeare play.
African Sister bringing vibrant meals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Designed to reflect African culture, featuring vibrant colors and a variety of taste. That's what one African chef from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is teaching out of her kitchen in Greensboro. Nsona Kayanda said it's been her dream to open up her restaurant, African...
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