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Storms Rip Through Forsyth County

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 00:42
Hundreds of down trees across Forsyth county caused more than 50,000 power outages on Thursday afternoon.

Family's Dinner Trip Ends When Tree Falls On Car

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 00:40
Live power lines were tangled in and around the tree on the car. The man, his wife and 3 grandkids stayed inside until help arrived.

City: Issues At Maplewood Cemetery Not About Neglect

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 00:30
As city officials promised Wednesday, landscaping crews spent the afternoon cleaning up the cemetery before Thursday's storms swept through the Triad.

Thief Takes Trailer from Church

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 00:10
A Greensboro church says someone stole their trailer with sound equipment and chairs this week.

Group Wants Police To Be More Professional, Accountable

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 00:01
A few dozen people showed up at Bethel AME Church in Greensboro to support a community review board.

Two Killed In Wilkes County During Storm

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 22:57
The storm that moved through the Triad Thursday afternoon was quick, but it was deadly and destructive.

Cat Tossed Out of Car

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 02:32
Two people say they saw a woman toss a kitten out of a moving car.

Father's Plea: Be Careful While Mowing Your Lawn

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 00:03
A Greensboro father accidentally ran over his child with a lawnmower. Now, he has an important message for all parents. 

City Owned Cemetery Needs Work

Wed, 06/12/2013 - 23:44
It's been around for nearly a century, now some question whether the city is properly honoring those buried at Maplewood cemetery in Greensboro.

'Tickets Gone Wild' Controversy Over Parking Tickets

Wed, 06/12/2013 - 23:39
Some who got parking tickets in downtown Greensboro, think enforcement officers issue too many uncalled for tickets.

NASCAR Driver Jason Leffler Dies After Accident At Dirt Track

Wed, 06/12/2013 - 23:06
The 37-year-old Leffler, a two-time winner on the Nationwide Series, was pronounced dead shortly after 9 p.m., New Jersey State Police said.

Charges Filed In Death Of Man Killed While Mowing Lawn

Wed, 06/12/2013 - 20:51
Bobby Lambert was mowing his lawn on April 30 when a driver swerved to avoid a dog and hit and killed him.

NC US Senators File Lumbee Recognition Bill

Wed, 06/12/2013 - 20:50
Republican Sen. Richard Burr and Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan filed the bill Wednesday to provide full federal recognition to the tribe.

Police: Faulty Water Heater Cited In Boone Motel Deaths

Wed, 06/12/2013 - 19:47

North Carolina police point to a faulty pool water heater as the source of carbon monoxide that killed three people in the same motel room.

 

NC: 4th Most Expensive State For Auto Repair

Wed, 06/12/2013 - 18:54
North Carolina ranks fourth in the nation for most expensive auto repairs.

WSFCS Revise Policies After SBI Investigation

Wed, 06/12/2013 - 18:40

The SBI recently wrapped up its investigation of Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools.

Southern Baptists May Cut Ties With Boy Scouts

Wed, 06/12/2013 - 00:03
Southern Baptists are expected to vote on a resolution about the Boy Scouts Wednesday at their annual meeting in Houston.

Local Sheriff Takes on National Immigration Bill

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 23:58
A key vote in the U.S. Senate today means a big step forward on immigration reform.

Sheriff: No Extra Guards for Accused Murderers

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 23:53
A murder suspect who escaped from a High Point courthouse Monday is back in custody, according to the Guilford County Sheriff's Office.

Proposed Gun Bill Ends NC Pistol Purchase Permits

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 23:51
House Bill 937 would require a concealed weapons permit or a background check to buy a pistol, but not a permit from a sheriff.