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‘Wall of sound’: Cicadas cause ruckus in Piedmont Triad
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) – Cicadas are starting to emerge and make their rare appearance in central North Carolina. You have probably heard that sound and maybe even seen the large bugs with big red eyes. They are not dangerous to people or pets. In rare occasions, they can cause damage to plants, but the […]
Convicted felon charged with shooting at teen in car in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is facing several charges after being accused of shooting at a teen in a car, according to the High Point Police Department. At around 2:14 p.m. on May 3, officers came to the 700 block of Woodbury Street after getting a report of a shooting. The teen victim […]
16-year-old in custody in shooting of teen near park in Asheboro
ASHEBORO, N.C. — A 16-year-old who’s accused of shooting another teenager near a park in Asheboro is in custody. The Asheboro Police Department said they tracked down the suspect to a home in Statesville. The teenager was arrested Friday morning without incident. The shooting happened on May 3 on Canoy Drive near North Asheboro Park.
'I saw this monster in front of me' | Greensboro woman attacked by dog in her neighborhood
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A 66-year-old Greensboro woman is recovering from a brutal dog attack. She is still in the hospital. She shared her story from her hospital bed, with WFMY News 2's Nixon Norman. Her name is Carmina Canton. Canton said she was just outside on her porch when...
Forsyth County man celebrates $4 million Mega Millions win!
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — We have a winner!?. Craig Adolff of Kernersville took a chance on a $3 Mega Millions ticket and it worked out in his favor!. Using Online Play, Adolff bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket for the April 23 drawing. By matching all five white balls, he won $1 million, and thanks to the 4X Megaplier, his prize quadrupled to $4 million.
First death by distribution case to be prosecuted in Davidson County
A High Point man charged in connection with a death that resulted from an overdose in 2021 has pleaded guilty to death by distribution, which is the first to be prosecuted in Davidson County. On May 28, 2021, officers responded to 311 James Avenue and found Jacob Fields, 35, deceased....
Teen suspended for using term ‘illegal aliens’ sues his North Carolina high school
A 16-year-old North Carolina student has sued his high school for suspending him after he used the term “illegal aliens” in a question about an assignment. Christian McGhee, who received a three-day suspension for using the phrase last month at Central Davidson High School in Lexington, has accused the school of violating his First Amendment rights in the lawsuit filed in federal court Tuesday. “Aside from the obvious fact that his words had nothing to do with race, his speech was protected under the First Amendment: he asked his teacher a question that was factual and nonthreatening, and officials could not have...
Motorcycle rider killed in Davidson County crash
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A motorcycle rider is dead as the result of a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday, according to North Carolina State Highway Patrol. At around 4:27 p.m. on Wednesday, state troopers came to the scene of a crash involving a motorcycle and a van in the area of the 500 block of […]
Greensboro man arrested after high-speed chase, crash in Rockingham County, deputies say
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Greensboro man was arrested on Thursday evening after a high-speed chase and crash in Rockingham County, according to a Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office news release. Around 7 p.m., a Rockingham County deputy was on routine patrol in the area of NC 704 near the Jacobs Creek Volunteer Fire Department […]
Fallen Greensboro police sergeant added to uncle's Memorial Day tribute to heroes
GREENSBORO, N.C. — As many Americans prepare for the unofficial start of summer, a Greensboro man is getting ready for something else. Every year, the U.S. Marine veteran wears his full military uniform and stands at attention on Memorial Day. "I just want everybody to know how important Memorial...
Class of 2024 experiences their first in-person graduation, due to COVID-19 pandemic
GREENSBORO, N.C. — North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's undergraduate commencement ceremony is this weekend. For many walking the stage, it'll be their first in-person graduation due to the pandemic. This class of 2024 graduated high school mostly virtually, and many spent their first year on campus taking...
The Southern Noodle is cooking up some of the best pasta in the Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — If you’re looking for a unique pasta experience in the Piedmont Triad, swing by The Southern Noodle. The food truck serves up a wide array of Southern-style pasta dishes. Menu items include Tuscan Chicken, Tuscan Salmon, Chicken Parmesan, Cajun Chicken and Sausage, Chicken Alfredo, Veggie Noodles and of course Macaroni […]
Pedestrian in critical condition, woman charged with DWI in Winston-Salem crash
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman is facing a DWI charge as the result of a crash that involved “several pedestrians” being struck, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. At around 2 a.m. on Friday, officers came to the 400 block of North Marshall Street to investigate a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian […]
Barrino to receive honor at local event
HIGH POINT — Singer and actor Fantasia Barrino is scheduled to return to her hometown next month for a ceremony honoring her accomplishments as a performer. The 2004 “American Idol” contest winner will be the guest of honor during an event from 2 to 6 p.m. June 16 at Truist Point stadium downtown. The visit is part of the Juneteenth celebration organized by the Carl Chavis branch of the High Point YMCA.
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