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Concerns raised over traffic congestion near Burke County elementary school

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Traffic congestion around Mull Elementary south of Morganton is raising safety concerns for some parents. A mother shared video with Channel 9 of a daycare bus going into the opposite lane to get around cars at the elementary school. There are 11,000 students who attend...

Burke County, NC · 1d

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Davidson County commissioners discuss proposed Duke Energy plant

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A hearing was held in Davidson County on Monday night for a multi-billion-dollar complex that Duke Energy wants to build on both sides of the Yadkin River in both Davidson County and Davie County. The power company says it needs the complex to meet the rising regional electricity demand and […]

Davidson County, NC · 15h

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Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreads Across NC, With Guilford County Hit Hardest

A drug-resistant fungus that barely registered in North Carolina a year ago has spread rapidly across the state in 2026, with preliminary data showing 47 reported clinical and screening cases in just the first three months of the year. That early total already surpassed all of 2025, when the state logged 26 cases across 21 counties for the entire year.

Guilford County, NC · 2d
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Provisional ballots to be reviewed Tuesday in tight Foxx/Hubbard NC 5th district race

Guilford County, NC · 19h

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A pro-ICE sheriff, once investigated for racist slurs, is ousted in North Carolina

This story originally appeared in Bolts and is republished with permission. On Tuesday, a Black pastor who campaigned against racial profiling and eliminating the “good ol’ boy system” of policing ousted six-term North Carolina Sheriff Terry Johnson, an Alamance County Republican who has faced accusations of racism and illegal policing tactics throughout his time in office.

Alamance County, NC · 3d

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This North Carolina Town Is So Cheap, You Can Live On Nothing But Social Security

Most retirement plans involve a spreadsheet, a prayer, and at least one moment of staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., and then someone tells you about Reidsville, North Carolina. This small Rockingham County town has quietly figured out something that financial advisors charge hundreds of dollars an hour to...

Reidsville, NC · 2d

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This North Carolina Town Was Just Named The Most Boring In The State, And Residents Might Have Something To Say

“Most boring town” sounds pretty harsh once I start looking at what is actually around here. There is a lake nearby, quiet walking trails, and enough open countryside to make the whole place feel more peaceful than dull. That distinction matters to me. This small North Carolina community grew...

Stokesdale, NC · 3d

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North Carolina food distributor to close 3 facilities, affecting 181 workers

North Carolina is set to lose three food-distribution facilities as Foster winds down its operations in the state. The move follows another recent grocery-distribution closure in Pennsylvania, but Foster’s planned…

North Carolina · 7d

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Another big check for local veterans

ASHEBORO — Needy veterans will get help, thanks to more than $18,500 donated to the Randolph County Veterans Council. A check for $18,543 was given to the Veterans Council by organizers of the annual Honoring Our Veterans Cruisin’ held Sept. 12 at the Randolph County Agricultural Center. It was the first time at the Ag Center, having moved from the parking lot at Wayne Thomas Chevrolet where it was held the previous 12 years.

Randolph County, NC · 1d

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Greensboro Wall of Love helps those in need

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Walls of Love is celebrating their 8th anniversary on Saturday, November 7th, by constructing 100 walls across 36 states and the District of Columbia in a single day. In partnership with AWOL Outreach, one of these walls has appeared in Greensboro. At the corner of East Washington Street and Church Street, […]

Greensboro, NC · 2d

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Randolph County historian preserves piece of local history

RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A local historian is working to preserve and tell the history of the Poor House in Randolph County.  The original property was more than 200 acres. Today, it is about one acre off Caraway Mountain Road and is the final resting place of more than 400 people who lived at the […]

Randolph County, NC · 4d

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High Point Veterans Day Parade Rolls Downtown Sunday

Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. & Main St. — Downtown Intersection Street Scene. Downtown High Point will host the city's annual Veterans Day Parade Sunday afternoon, with the procession stepping off at 3 p.m. to honor local veterans. The parade is sponsored by American Legion Post 87 and VFW...

High Point, NC · 3d

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North Carolina’s governor celebrates huge milestone for Meals on Wheels

Gov. Josh Stein was on hand Monday as Meals on Wheels delivered its eight millionth meal in Forsyth County. The recipient was Ben Briggs, a 105-year-old retired science teacher who relies on the nonprofit to deliver meals to his home. In North Carolina 13.9% of seniors, more than 341,000 older adults, face food insecurity. Stein […]

North Carolina · 1d

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Guilford Schools' $5.3M Raise Request Stalls as Tax Amendment Spooks County

Guilford County Schools is still waiting on $5.3 million it says it needs to cover state-mandated teacher raises, and the county's top administrator just told commissioners not to give it to them. The district first made the request back in July, and it resurfaced this week as a newly passed statewide constitutional amendment complicates the county's own budget picture heading into next year.

Guilford County, NC · 3d

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This Giant North Carolina Bookstore Lets You Trade In Old Reads And Fill A Bag With Used Treasures

McKay’s in Mebane, North Carolina, is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve been doing everything wrong up until now. You’ve been buying new books at full price, letting old ones pile up on shelves, and wondering why your entertainment budget keeps disappearing. McKay’s...

Mebane, NC · 4d

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Davidson County Health Department Confirms Rabid Skunk Near Silver Valley

Davidson County Health Department Confirms Rabid Skunk Near Silver Valley. The Davidson County Health Department has confirmed a rabies-positive skunk near Silver Valley along Highway 64. This marks the second confirmed rabies case in Davidson County within the past week, following a case identified north of Denton. This second event occurred approximately five miles away from the positive skunk earlier this week. The Davidson County Health Department strongly encourages all pet owners in the area to check their pets’ rabies vaccination status.

Davidson County, NC · 1d

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High Point Opens New Senior Center

High Point has a brand-new home for its older residents. The Roy B. Culler, Jr. Center for Active Adults sits at 521 James Road, next door to Oakview Recreation Center, and regular programming is set to begin Monday, Nov. 9. The new facility replaces the longtime senior center on N....

High Point, NC · 3d

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Democrats win in 12 Alamance County races, 6 Republican incumbents lose

Attendees of the Alamance County Democratic Party Election Night Watch Party cheer while listening to poll results on Nov. 3. Blue flooded the Alamance County election results page as Democrats won in 12 races, resulting in six upsets of Republican incumbents. Alamance County saw a major shift in the political...

Alamance County, NC · 1d

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Charters of Freedom to be on display in Asheboro

ASHEBORO — Randolph County and Foundation Forward, Inc. have partnered to bring the Charters of Freedom to the community. A ceremony that involves a ribbon cutting and time capsule will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 11) at 147 Worth St. in Asheboro. That’s Veterans Day. The...

Asheboro, NC · 3d

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From classroom to Congress, Cyril Jefferson is bringing his public service to Washington

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Before Cyril Jefferson ever considered a career in public office, he worked with students whom he believed deserved better than the circumstances they were born into. As a music teacher, he saw students who were academically gifted, ambitious and supported by their families. He also saw others growing up in historically […]

High Point, NC · 20h