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City clears downtown corner
HIGH POINT — A recent demolition by the city has yielded more potential parking in its downtown catalyst district. Crews have cleared the former Davis & Goldberg Orthodontics office building at Gatewood Avenue and N. Elm Street, and have graded the site to accommodate parking, which is the only plan for the city-owned property at this time, Deputy Manager Greg Ferguson said.
Buena Vista Rd. closed after tree falls in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A road is closed after a tree fell and took down traffic lights in Winston-Salem Wednesday. Winston-Salem police said Buena Vista Road west of Reynolda Road is blocked to N. Hawthorne Road. The incident has also caused power outages in the area. Traffic is being diverted.
Heroes Center to host appreciation event for veterans
HIGH POINT — The Heroes Center will host its annual veteran appreciation event Saturday, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Stock & Grain Assembly, 275 N. Elm St. The free, family-friendly event will feature a “Ride For Heroes” jeep rally; a military ceremony led by Oak Ridge Military Academy, along with Wesleyan Christian Academy high-school student Rebecca Boody and Ret. Airborne Maj. German Garcia; and an N.C. National Guard display of military vehicles and weapons.
Serious injuries reported in US 52 crash near Akron Drive, Winston-Salem police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Police are on the scene of a crash with serious injuries in a busy part of Winston-Salem. According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, a multi-vehicle crash has closed the southbound lanes of US 52 near the Akron Drive exit. The road was closed for several hours, reopening to traffic just after […]
Southwestern Randolph student-athlete dies after park shooting, family says
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — A Randolph County family is mourning the loss of their son to gun violence. The family of 16-year-old Pedro Ortiz-Perez said someone shot him on May 3 at a park. Pedro fought for his life in a hospital, but he was declared brain dead and died from his injuries on Tuesday, May 14.
Residents begin clean up after storms, apparent tornado roll through NC Tuesday
Storms Tuesday moved through central North Carolina and produced heavy rain and tornado warnings. Heavy rain hit Wake County and surrounding counties, causing crashes and backing up traffic for several hours in Cumberland County. Wake County was under a flash flood warning during the storms, with some areas reporting at...
Kernersville man accused of rape, strangulation
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged a man with multiple felonies, including rape and assault by strangulation. On Wednesday, Forsyth County deputies responded to the 100 block of Musket Drive in Kernersville. They were trying to find Vincenzo Joseph Iuliucci, 23, of Kernersville. Deputies had obtained warrants for […]
City clears homeless camps
HIGH POINT — High Point code enforcement officials say they’re cracking down on illegal homeless camps. So far this year, eight properties have been posted with nuisance violation notices after inspectors found makeshift shelters amid high concentrations of trash and miscellaneous junk that were deemed to constitute public health hazards.
Winston-Salem road closed after tree brings down power lines
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Police closed part of Buena Vista Road on Wednesday after a tree fell on powerlines, bringing down two utility poles and damaging vehicles. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Photos from the scene show at least two vehicles damaged. A tree fell...
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