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More nightly lane closures in place on I-40 West in Winston-Salem for beltway project
NCDOT says nightly lane closures are in place on a section of I-40 in Forsyth County for ongoing work on the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway. Click the video player above to view other headlines from WXII 12 News. The left lane on I-40 westbound will close nightly tonight through Sunday night....
Winston-Salem Police Department cracks down on large gatherings
WINTSON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) – Winston-Salem police say large gatherings will not be tolerated. “You may not be arrested today because … our focus is the safety of the community, but that doesn’t mean the investigation is over,” said Captain Michael Knight with the WSPD. Twice this week, police had to break up large groups of […]
Danbury budget hearing set for May 22
DANBURY — At their April 24 meeting, the Danbury Town Council approved a public hearing date of May 22 for the fiscal year 2024-25 proposed budget. The hearing will be held during the town meeting scheduled for that date at 6:30 p.m. at the Danbury Public Library located at 1007 Main St. Town Administrator Mike Barsness told the Council the budget message and proposed ordinance would be presented to them...
Rockingham County explains call to bench Madison-based rescue squad
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — One group of first responders in Rockingham County will not be the first call in the event of an emergency. Madison Rockingham Rescue Squad has been at odds with the Rockingham County Department of Emergency for six years, and it comes down to not following the chain of command during […]
Woman sentenced to life in prison after man found bound, gagged in Winston-Salem died, prosecutors say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday after a man who was bound with electrical cords and gagged with a sock was found dead in 2018, according to the Office of Forsyth County District Attorney James O’Neill. A Forsyth County jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts against Lessie Denise […]
‘We’re fighting’: Wake Forest basketball coach, wife refuse to give up after stroke
WINSTON-SALEM (WGHP) — In the summer of 2023, life was good for Johnetta and Steve Forbes. After 34 years of marriage, they were just beginning to experience the joys of being empty nesters with no plans to slow down. “It only takes that one phone call and your whole life can change,” Men’s […]
Sauras finish strong
WALNUT COVE — South Stokes tennis team ended their regular season winning two of their final three matches. After defeating North Surry 8-1 on April 15, the Sauras won a close 5-4 decision over Starmount and lost 9-0 to second place Mount Airy on April 18. Cohen Boak defeated Ethan Wood 6-4, 6-3 in the battle of the ones. No. 3 Sawyer Scott won 7-6(9-7), 6-4 over Luis De La Fuente and No. 6 Augustus Gibson collected a 6-7(7-3), 6-3, 12-10 victory over Jacob Shore. ...
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