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Drying out on Thursday with a few clouds, but more rain could come to the Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — We will dry out on Thursday, followed by more rain chances. There’s a good chance we will have clouds and patchy fog on Thursday morning with lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s. A mix of clouds and sun is expected during the day Thursday with highs in the upper 70s. The chance of […]
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.
Winston-Salem woman sentenced to 18-23 years in prison after killing boyfriend during argument over $5
A woman will spend at least 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. On Jan. 23, 2021, Quensheta Jackson and Hubert Rivers, who were in a romantic relationship, went to Ocean King Sweepstakes on Monmouth Street in Winston-Salem. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking...
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to add Narcan to schools
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — WS/FCS is working on adding Narcan to all schools. The drug can save the life of someone who has overdosed on opioids. School leaders said it's better to be safe than sorry. “We just hope that we hopefully will never have to use it. But in...
Winston-Salem detectives beat national average for solving homicide cases
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem detectives are cracking down on crime in a big way. Detective Boles shared the very first homicide case he solved with the Winston-Salem Police Department three years ago. "This was my very first one. This guy pled last week to 23-29 years," Boles said. "Someone...
16-year-old finding a way to give back beyond the grave
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina teenager is finding a way to give back beyond the grave. Pedro Ortiz-Perez was shot on May 3 at a park, according to his family. Pedro fought for his life in a hospital, but he was declared brain dead and died from his injuries on Tuesday, May 14.
Teen shot on North Cameron Avenue in Winston-Salem, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A teenager was hurt in an overnight shooting in Winston-Salem. According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday night, they were called to North Cameron Avenue about a shooting. At the scene, they found a teenager who had been shot in the leg and foot. The injuries […]
WATCH: Unsettled, Damp Weekend
Weak high pressure will build over the region through tonight. An upper level disturbance will move in from the southwest Friday, thenan upper level trough will slowly move eastward through the Mid-South and Carolinas Saturday through Sunday, bringing unsettled weather.
BB gun found at West Forsyth High School, district says
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — A BB gun was found at West Forsyth High School Thursday afternoon, according to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said the school was 'on secure,' which differs from a lockdown. There is no threat to the campus at this time. The principal...
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