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Meet Andy Craighill-Middleton, the North Carolina Democrat making a write-in run for U.S. House District 6
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A candidate is working towards officially joining a congressional race that will impact the Piedmont Triad. Andy Craighill-Middleton launched a campaign in early April to become a write-in candidate for the Democratic Party in the Congressional District 6 race. Rep. Kathy Manning (D-Greensboro), who currently holds the seat, opted not […]
New details released after school bus with child on board involved in High Point crash
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A crash report revealed new details after a car reportedly hit a school bus, which had a child on board, in High Point. At about 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police responded to a crash in the area of North Main Street and Skeet Club Road. According to police, a 2013 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
Biden cracks down on power plants’ climate emissions, pollution
The Biden administration on Thursday cracked down on planet-warming emissions and other pollution from power plants, aiming to make these power sources more environmentally friendly. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday it had finalized a suite of rules that aim to cut the plants’ pollution. One such rule, which regulates greenhouse gas emissions […]
Immigration advocates see work permits as Biden’s best option
President Biden’s left flank is pushing for expanded work permits for undocumented immigrants, not just as a humanitarian imperative, but as a political boon ahead of November. Speculation over Biden’s next play on immigration has reached a fever pitch, with reports of imminent executive action on two fronts: expanded work permits and a crackdown on […]
Pro-Palestinian campus protests roil political debate in Washington
College students demonstrating their support for Palestinians on campuses across the country are shaking up the political debate on Capitol Hill, pitting Israel’s closest allies in both parties against more liberal Democrats siding with the protesters in accusing the country of orchestrating a genocide in Gaza. The battle has emerged as a major election-year challenge […]
Giuliani, Meadows charged in Arizona ‘fake elector’ indictment
An Arizona grand jury handed up felony charges against Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows and other prominent Trump allies for allegedly attempting to prevent the lawful transfer of power from then-President Trump to Joe Biden. Seven Trump aides were charged alongside 11 pro-Trump Arizona Republicans who signed documents purporting to be the state’s valid electors in […]
57 tons of trash so far removed from Tijuana River Valley sod farm
So far, more than 57 tons of trash and debris have been removed from the site including tires, plastics, tables, chairs, basketballs and many other items from Mexico that were carried by the Tijuana River during the storm three months ago.
North Carolina governor seeks to halt GOP’s favored policies as legislature resumes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina General Assembly returned Wednesday for its budget adjustment session, receiving a spending plan from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper that seeks to halt Republicans’ premier policies in recent years on taxes and school choice — proposals that GOP lawmakers are likely to ignore. Barred by term limits from running for […]
Davis working to save squadron, jobs at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Congressman Don Davis is a member of the Armed Services Committee and says he is working to keep hundreds of jobs at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Davis said the president’s 2025 fiscal year budget has plans to eliminate a full fighter squadron of F-15-E aircraft at Seymour Johnson. […]
WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Lacey
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Lacey was abandoned in the parking lot of the Lenoir County SPCA. She is a high-energy dog that needs a lot of exercise. With the right routine, she could be a good companion for someone who likes being active. Rescue Coordinator Tiffinie Jarman said that “lick bowls” could be a really […]
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