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Planning and development underway to widen U.S. 64 east in Lexington to Asheboro
Planning and development are underway to widen U.S. 64 from east of I-85 in Lexington to the Asheboro Bypass in Davidson and Randolph counties. Proposed work on the 19-mile corridor would tie in U.S. 64 to the existing I-85, N.C. 109 and the Asheboro Bypass interchanges. The proposed project would also replace the bridge over the Uwharrie River.
Virginia man charged with murder after man assaulted in Winston-Salem at Salem Lake Park dies, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A Virginia man has been charged with murder in connection to a homicide investigation after a man died in Winston-Salem, according to a Winston-Salem Police Department news release At about 7:50 a.m. on March 21, Winston-Salem police responded to a report of a person who appeared to have been assaulted lying […]
Cops suspect murder-suicide after missing North Carolina couple found dead in the woods
A North Carolina man who disappeared with his estranged wife is accused of killing her and then himself after police discovered their bodies in the woods with gunshot wounds Friday. The tragic discovery comes after an Ashanti Alert was issued for Cynthia Gobble, 60, on Thursday with her 59-year-old husband, Greg Goble, identified as a suspect in her disappearance. The Davie County Sheriff’s Office had been searching for the Gobbles since and officers eventually located both bodies in a wooded area in Iredell County. Reddit users defend husband who did not tell his wife a crime was committed in their...
Grand jury indicts man for death by distribution
DENTON, N.C. — Detectives arrested a man they say is responsible for providing the drugs that killed someone. Randolph County Sheriff's Office said a grand jury indicted 39-year-old Dustin Moffitt for death by distribution in May. The investigation began on January 31 when deputies responded to an overdose in...
Updates from the Davidson County Airport
Lexx-Connect has announced some news updates for Q2 2024. Beginning with the new property tax rate at EXX is 0.64%. The beginning of work on the punch list for the ramp rehabilitation project. Construction of the new 10,000 sq. ft. Corporate Hangar #1 began on April 1, 2024, with completion...
Scattered showers, thunderstorms possible in Piedmont this week
(WGHP) — Heat and humidity have returned to the Piedmont. With a typical June air mass in place, scattered showers and thunderstorms will pop up with the daytime heating on Tuesday. Highs on Tuesday will be in the middle 80s. The chance of rain is 40%. Wednesday will include a higher chance for scattered afternoon […]
Celebrate Juneteenth in Lexington with a week of community events
The 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration in Lexington, promises a week of meaningful events dedicated to honoring African American history and fostering community unity. Hosted in partnership with Anything for Our Youth Group, Davidson County Historical Museum, Black Butterfly Network-Lexington, Lexington Library genealogy division, Tonya Lanier obituary project, Friends of the Lexington Library, and the local genealogy society, the celebration will feature a range of activities designed to engage and educate citizens about the rich history and cultural heritage of African Americans in our community.
ATF hosts post-blast explosive training in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Pipe bombs, illegal fireworks and improvised explosive devices were set off on Monday in Winston-Salem. It was all part of a training for ATF special agents, explosives investigators and local law enforcement officers. During the demonstration, they started off smaller with some little bangs and puffs and smoke, but it quickly […]
Vault Visit | Winston-Salem police sergeant Howard Plouff honored after he was shot and killed
GREENSBORO, N.C. — This year... WFMY News 2 turns 75! So to celebrate... We're opening the WFMY News 2 vault. On June 2, 2007... WFMY News 2 shared the story of a special benefit concert to honor a fallen officer. He was shot while working outside a nightclub to...
New day and times for Lexington Farmers Market at Parkway Plaza
The Lexington Farmers Market (LFM) at Parkway Plaza is returning this summer with a new day and hours of operation. Beginning Wednesday, June 12, the LFM will be open from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 19 Plaza Parkway in Lexington. The market will be located between Planet Fitness and Dollar Tree, operating each Wednesday until concluding in mid-August. “Lexington Farmers Market is excited to continue the partnership with Parkway Plaza this upcoming summer,” said LFM President, Jennifer Rosecrans. “The Parkway Plaza owners have been wonderful to work with as we continue to grow this specialty market. They’re dedicated to serving the community by working with LFM to bring fresh, local, farmers market products to the area.
Join the fun at the 3rd Annual Thomasville Stars Night
The Thomasville Tourism Commission and the HiToms are proud to present the 3rd Annual Thomasville Stars Night. This night at the HiToms game will be focused on everything Thomasville. Nine unsung heroes will be recognized between each inning. These heroes were selected by various organizations and community groups as people...
Lexington man arrested after assaulting officer
A Lexington Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on Saturday, May 25 on West 7th Avenue for an expired registration plate. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Antonio Cruz, age 20 of Lexington, failed to stop initially and pulled into a driveway in the 100 block. Immediately following...
Triangle records hottest meteorological spring on record
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — May has come and gone, and with Memorial Day Weekend behind us as well, the pools are open, and summer has begun. Saturday, June 1 was the first day of meteorological summer, which runs through August. Astronomical summer, however, starts on the day of the summer solstice, which is on June 20 this year.
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