Justyn Melrose
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Greensboro, NC, United States
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Handgun, knife found in student’s backpack at Kernersville Middle School, principal says
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A Kernersville Middle School student may face legal consequences after a handgun and a knife were found on the school’s campus. On Tuesday morning, Kernersville Middle School Principal Lisa Duggins informed parents that a handgun and knife were found in a student’s backpack. Duggins emphasized that no students were threatened or […] → Read More
Former Page High School teacher, coach facing additional charges of indecent liberties
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Court documents are showing that a former teacher and coach accused of indecent liberties with a student is facing more charges. On Monday, Mark Johnson Jr. was charged with four additional counts; two counts of indecent liberties and two counts of statutory sex offense according to the Guilford County jail website. […] → Read More
13-year-old identified as ‘person of interest’ after 14-year-old killed in Greensboro shooting, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A 13-year-old may be connected to a shooting that left 14-year-old Tron Junior Davis dead, according to Greensboro police. At 5:06 p.m. on Feb. 5, officers came to the 2600 block of North Church Street, the New Irving Heights apartment complex, in response to a reported aggravated assault. At the scene, […] → Read More
Susan Hunt of Asheboro lost her son and gained a mission: Help others overcome addiction
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Susan Hunt’s son, Keaton, loved experiencing life. As a young kid, he was an avid reader, a SCUBA diver, a class clown and even registered to be an organ donor, but the challenges of being a teenager led him down a dark road. He started by trying marijuana when he was […] → Read More
Skate World in Kernersville cancels plans to reopen after fire; ‘We will miss seeing everyone’
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) – The doors to Kernersville’s longtime skating rink have closed for good. On Sunday, Skate World in Kernersville, located on West Mountain Street, revealed that the local landmark would not reopen. After a fire ravaged the business on July 31, 2022, the owners were hopeful that Skate World would be able to […] → Read More
North Carolina flags to be flown at half-staff on Feb. 28. Here’s why.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper ordered state facilities to fly all U.S. and N.C. flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The order honors former North Carolina Sen. Jim Broyhill on the day of his funeral in Winston-Salem. The funeral will be held at Centenary United Methodist […] → Read More
Zack’s Hot Dogs in Burlington to shut down Holly Hill Mall restaurant
HOLLY HILL, N.C. (WGHP) — Zack’s Hot Dogs is shutting down what it described as a “test-model” location at the Holly Hill Mall, according to an announcement from the Burlington restaurant chain. Zack’s Hot Dogs has long been a Burlington staple. Founder Zack Touloupas opened the first restaurant, then named “Alamance Hot Wienie Lunch,” on […] → Read More
Introducing ‘Cheerwine Ale’: NoDa Brewing reinvents North Carolina’s famous cherry cola
SALISBURY, N.C. (WGHP) — Cheerwine, North Carolina’s own cherry cola, is teaming up with a Charlotte brewery to showcase that “Uniquely Southern” flavor in a brand new way. Cheerwine has a long history in North Carolina. It’s known for being different, but the company has never forgotten its roots. “You know, Cheerwine’s been around for […] → Read More
First tickets for NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway to go on sale Tuesday
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Racing fans, start your engines! Tickets will soon be available for the NASCAR All-Star Race, North Wilkesboro Speedway‘s first NASCAR Cup Series race since 1996. The All-Star Race is set for May 21, and engines will be roaring on the historic track all weekend. At 12 p.m Tuesday, the track […] → Read More
Thomas Martens, Molly Corbett trial will move from Davidson County to Forsyth County
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A high-profile murder trial out of Davidson County will soon move to Forsyth County. Ahead of their initial trial, Martens and Corbett’s team pushed to have the case moved citing concerns about whether the case could be fairly tried in Davidson County, but their request was ultimately denied. As the […] → Read More
Tesla considers High Point for future store as North Carolina’s EV market charges up
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — High Point may soon be home to the Triad’s first Tesla dealership, another piece in the growing puzzle of North Carolina’s burgeoning electric vehicle market. The High Point Enterprise first reported that the EV manufacturer was considering a 5.7-acre property at 2620 N. Main St. to become a Tesla store […] → Read More
Common Grounds coffee shop brews up a piping hot second location in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A popular Greensboro coffee shop is getting a second location and making its way downtown. Common Grounds will open its new location at 631 S. Elm St. at 5 p.m. Friday. The shop plans to host live music by the Sam Fribush Trio at 7 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening. […] → Read More
Who is on North Carolina’s death row?
(WGHP) — More than 100 people are waiting for execution in North Carolina, some of whom have been waiting for decades. North Carolina has a total of 137 people on death row. All but two are men. According to a demographic summary from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, 74 are Black, 53 are […] → Read More
Alamance County couple gets married on Valentine’s Day
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — An Alamance County couple will have no trouble remembering their wedding anniversary after saying their vows on Valentine’s Day. Alfred Lee Little and Alice Wood got married on Feb. 14 at the Alamance County Magistrate’s Office. “Today is a very special day,” Alfred Little said. “I’m getting married to my […] → Read More
NASCAR’s 2021 Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson aims to add Daytona 500 champ to his title
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (WGHP) — Kyle Larson may be a champion NASCAR driver, but he isn’t a Daytona 500 champion. Not yet. Larson will drive the No. 5 car for Hendrick Motorsports during the Great American Race on Sunday. This season marks his third with the team. The driver sat down with Kevin Connolly and […] → Read More
Could Austin Dillon claim his 2nd Daytona 500 victory? Where his focus lies in the days before the race
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (WGHP) — If all goes well for NASCAR driver Austin Dillon, he could become a two-time Daytona 500 champion on Sunday. Dillon, grandson of NASCAR legend Richard Childress and older brother of fellow driver Ty Dillon, is driving the No. 3 car for RCR Racing. This is his 10th full-time season in […] → Read More
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace is all in on 23XI Racing: ‘I’m putting the stamp on it. This is our year.’
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (WGHP) — Twice now Bubba Wallace has taken second place in the Daytona 500, but you won’t catch him sweating as he readies for Sunday’s return to the Great American Race. Wallace is driving the No. 23 car, notably the number of NBA legend Michael Jordan who co-founded 23XI racing alongside three-time […] → Read More
Tyler Reddick to kick off his first year since leaving RCR Racing for 23XI at the Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (WGHP) — For driver Tyler Reddick, the Daytona 500 isn’t just the start of the season. It’s the start of a new era of his career. This season marks Tyler Reddick‘s first driving the No. 45 car for 23XI Racing, the racing team of NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 […] → Read More
Premiere Finishing and Coating is the North Carolina product hiding right under your feet
(WGHP) — When you’re building a new home, one of the most important choices is the flooring you’ll walk across every day. It has to withstand years of wear and tear and still look great. A lot of homeowners are getting great results thanks to a local company, Premiere Finishing and Coating. Brad Jones found that […] → Read More
The Chicks set to play at the Greensboro Coliseum along 2023 world tour
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Country’s powerhouse trio The Chicks is coming to North Carolina. On Tuesday, The Chicks announced their 2023 world tour with tickets for most U.S. shows set to become available at 10 a.m. local time on Thursday. The mega tour kicks off in Olso, Norway, on June 20 and returns to North […] → Read More