Shelley Roupas
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Man loses beloved dog in tragic accident in Gibsonville
GIBSONVILLE, N.C. – It's the most heart breaking and heart warming story of an older man, his beloved dog Diamond, and the small town who loves them both. "She needed to be walked and I needed her ... → Read More
Volunteers needed to cuddle newborns in the Piedmont Triad
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- For teeny, tiny bundles of joy to grow stronger and healthier, a calm, loving touch is just about as essential as medical care. Hugs, holding and cuddling are important for a... → Read More
More young people being diagnosed with colon cancer
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Between travel ball, her sons' school and life, Advance mom Rindy Comer, as with most parents, was always on the go. After feeling unusually tired and nauseous, she went to t... → Read More
Early morning ritual helps keep spark alive for Lexington couple
LEXINGTON, N.C. – Each morning of their almost 25 year marriage, Michael and Beth Savicki rise and shine the exact same way. She moseys into the living room around 5 a.m., he gets up about 6 a.m. a... → Read More
The power of touch: A free, easy gift to give this Valentine’s Day
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- In the busyness of life, working parents Andrew and Amanda Mbuvi found themselves in that oh so common rut of lots of love, but not a whole lot of time for each other. "We alway... → Read More
How to keep your water pipes from freezing during cold weather
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- With this cold weather snap this week, a few quick checks now around your house can help you avoid a real bummer later. "Water freezes in the pipes and it swells, then when it w... → Read More
The story behind the secret recipe chocolate eggs
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. – You may very well have seen them out and about or may have been lucky enough to taste them. This is the story behind the shiny, foil-wrapped baskets of homemade chocolate cover... → Read More
Piedmont couple of 69 years shares longtime ritual that helps keep their love alive
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — As with most of us, teenaged Frances Holder, in her mind, fancied a certain type of mate. Then she happened to spy a dark, handsome fella named Robert. "The blonde one was out of... → Read More
Elon student helping people learn to play piano for free
ELON, N.C. -- There's a tremendous amount of research about how music helps heal people. No one knows this more firsthand than Elon University's Addison Horner. "My natural instinct is to be terrif... → Read More
Consumer alert: Threatening ‘IRS’ phone calls
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. -- Grandmother Susan Yussin is a retired banker and one tough cookie, but a barrage of phone calls Friday rattled even her. "It shook me up, I just wasn't sure what to think at f... → Read More
Here is the simplest way to keep from getting bed bugs
GRAHAM, N.C. -- Don Summey of Pest Management Systems is the guy homeowners call in after what's usually weeks of itching and scratching. "The investigation is usually about the same," said Summey ... → Read More
Driving in slush can be as dangerous as driving in ice
BURLINGTON, N.C. -- With the sun peeking out and today's higher temps, many of the Piedmont's main roadways seem clear, but don't assume it's automatically smooth sailing. Some of the ice and snow ... → Read More
Meet the queen of green in Alamance County
BURLINGTON, N.C. -- A whole pile of produce goes into one bottle of raw juice. It's that green goodness that YC Broadie says changed her life. "I was tired, so tired. I was working in the corporate... → Read More
Low-cost health care in Davidson County
THOMASVILLE, N.C. -- People in Thomasville will now be healthier, thanks to what's going in the southwestern part of town. Davidson Medical Ministries' new location is now open at 102 Forest Park D... → Read More
Elon siblings are US swing dance champions
ELON, N.C. -- This day in Mrs. Grogan's language arts class, Trey Henley seems like a regular, sometimes bashful, very studious seventh grader at Western Middle School in Burlington. But come the w... → Read More
‘It happened so fast’: A Piedmont mom’s warning for other people
HIGH POINT, N.C. -- Darrena Strawder's Monday morning to-do list is far lengthier than she ever expected. She has put in hours on the phone calling her bank, car company, credit card companies and ... → Read More
RV show at the Greensboro Coliseum
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Ahhh, the freedom, the fresh air, the fun of hitting the road without missing any comforts of home. At the country's biggest RV show, going on here in the Piedmont at the Greens... → Read More
US Dietary Guidelines are out
BURLINGTON, N.C. -- After what seems like a nonstop holiday splurge, most folks are loading up on more fruits and vegetables and less on refined sugars and processed foods. Just in time for those N... → Read More
Soldier from High Point surpises mom with best Christmas gift ever
HIGH POINT, N.C. -- It's pretty apparent 20-year-old Pfc. Kierra Drayton has learned a thing or two about being strategic in the Army. "I was not expecting this at all, not in a million years," lau... → Read More
How to bounce back from a ‘sugar hangover’
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- They're as Christmas-y as the carols we love, those festive and fun sugary treats that are a staple over the holidays. Everyone has a favorite. A taste or two or 10 is delish... → Read More