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Winston-Salem State’s Rajah Caruth sees North Wilkesboro Speedway as an ‘important market’ for NASCAR
For the majority of Rajah Caruth’s life, the North Wilkesboro Speedway had sat dormant. Between 1997 and 2022, the historic track didn’t host any NASCAR Cup Series races and fell into disrepair — largely abandoned and left for dead. So, despite the track being one of the...
North Carolina leaders deliver messages of hope to hundreds of students at Corner 2 Corner conference
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Community leaders told hundreds of students in Winston-Salem that "your current situation does not define your destiny." The main sanctuary of Union Baptist Church was filled from wall to wall with students from Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, all there to hear a message of hope from local leaders during the 20th annual Corner 2 Corner Street Life Prevention conference.
WATCH: Rainy Through Late Evening Tuesday, Isolated Severe Storm Risk Wednesday
Rounds of showers continue to bring moderate to heavy rain. Rainfall totals may reach more than half of one inch in the eastern Triad through the dinner hour. Isolated severe storm chances develop Wednesday afternoon.
West Forsyth High School student found with BB gun on campus, school officials say
A high school student in the Triad was found with a BB gun on campus, according to officials with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. On Thursday, school administrators at West Forsyth High School received an anonymous report that a student may have had a weapon on campus. Get the latest news stories...
Winston-Salem officials consider creating new policy on subsidizing housing for developers
There was an error loading the media player. Winston-Salem officials are looking to develop a new policy to streamline its process for selling property and subsidizing housing for developers. A Winston-Salem City Council committee recently approved a request from Moravian Church in America, Southern Province to purchase four city-owned lots...
Vault Visit | Thomasville High students learned about computers in May 1971
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — This year, WFMY News 2 turns 75! So, to celebrate, we’re opening the WFMY News 2 vault. WFMY News 2 crews went to Thomasville High School, where students learned computers!. A Triad business partnership meant the school could afford the $13,000 data processing equipment. "We...
Winston-Salem native Cooper Alan performs song at National Police Week in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON — A Winston-Salem native is using his music to help honor the memories of fallen police officers across the country. He performed during a national police week ceremony in our nation's capital Wednesday. Cooper Alan was born and raised in Winston-Salem, and has been working on music in...
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools increasing use of metal detection in middle and high schools
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The use of metal detection in a Triad school district will increase for the last weeks of the 2023-2024 school year. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Tricia McManus announced that beginning on Wednesday, May 15, the utilization of random metal detection in all WS/FCS middle and high schools will increase for the rest of the school year.
Winston-Salem man accused of shooting man on Francis Street
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A Winston-Salem man is accused of shooting another man on Francis Street, according to a Winston-Salem Police Department news release. On June 4, 2023, just before 10:30 p.m., Winston-Salem police officers were called to Francis Street about a shooting. At the scene, they found a man who had been shot in […]
Serious injuries reported after multi-vehicle crash in Winston-Salem on US 52, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Multiple injuries were reported on Thursday after a multi-vehicle crash in Winston-Salem, according to a Winston-Salem Police Department news release. Around 8:55 a.m., Winston-Salem officers responded to a traffic crash on southbound US 52 at Akron Drive. Arriving officers learned the crash involved six vehicles. A 2005 Kenworth truck, a 1994 […]
High Point man arrested for second time in less than a week, police say
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Police said a 21-year-old man is back in custody for the second time in less than a week. High Point police said Lorenzo A. Aguilar, 21, of High Point, has been connected to recent shootings. Wednesday, officers charged Aguilar with two felony probation violations. He...
1 juvenile shot on North Cameron Avenue, Winston-Salem police says
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A juvenile was injured following a late-night shooting, according to officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department. On Tuesday around 10:45 p.m., officers said they were called to the 800 block of North Cameron Avenue. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. When responding...
Pair of area truckers killed in Arkansas crash
Two truckers from the area, David Wayne Jernigan Jr. of Mount Airy and his co-driver, L. Bradley Smallwood of Tobaccoville, were killed in a traffic accident outside of Ozark, Arkansas, earlier this month. Both men left behind families struggling to pick up the pieces. Jernigan’s family shared that he was, “A resilient soul whose journey touched many hearts. David faced his fair share of challenges, overcoming battles with addiction to emerge stronger than ever. With unwavering determination, he embraced sobriety and embarked on a new...
Farmers Market fosters local youth
Since its inception, the Lexington Farmers Market has been a place of community, made to encourage personal and collective growth and prosperity. Part of what truly strengthens a community is fostering the youth, the growing, and adapting minds, and the very future of said community. As of late, the Lexington Farmers Market has made great strides toward supporting promising youth! In celebration of young farmers, the Lexington Farmers Market is holding “Young Farmers Day” on Saturday, May 18th. With Young Farmers Day, the Lexington Farmers Market will showcase talented youth, alongside excellent craftsmanship, artisanal work and delectable goods.
And the (water)wheel on the mill goes round and round
OAK RIDGE – For the first time in about two decades, the waterwheel of the Old Mill of Guilford on N.C. 68 is turning again. “Fingers crossed, we hope it happens,” said Darrell Klug, who owns the 18th century mill with his wife, Amy. On the morning of Saturday, May 11, they were joined by more than 25 supporters who waited anxiously to see whether water released from a pond and rushing through a long metal pipe would set in motion the red wheel of the Oak Ridge landmark.
Community comes together to tackle violence in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools has seen a troubling amount of safety concerns recently. A gun went off at parkland last week, hurting a student. Just yesterday deputies arrested a student, accused of bringing a gun and ammo to Glenn High School. Now the district plans to...
For 2024 college seniors, graduation will be even sweeter after not having a high school graduation ceremony in 2020
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Cue the caps and gowns. Wake Forest University students are graduating college, and for most of them, this will be the first time they will be part of an official graduation ceremony. The seniors graduating college didn't get a proper high school graduation in 2020, because...
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