Paul Choate
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Greensboro, NC, United States
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Photos show extent of damage after fire at Starmount High School football field
YADKIN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A fire damaged the football field at Starmount High School on Thursday afternoon. Photos sent in by Yadkin County Schools Superintendent Todd Martin showed the extent of the damage after the fire. Martin said shortly after 2 p.m., a fire at an adjacent property spread to the football field. With […] → Read More
1st flu death reported in Guilford County; 2nd in state
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The first flu death of the season has been reported in Guilford County, Public Health Director Dr. Iulia Vann confirmed at a county commissioners meeting Thursday night. This marks the second flu death in North Carolina this season. Earlier this week, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services […] → Read More
Multiple injuries reported in crash on Fairfield Road in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Multiple injuries have been reported after a crash in High Point on Thursday evening, according to High Point Fire Department officials. The crash happened on Fairfield Road near BBQ Joe’s Country Cooking. Officials said the driver of a van was coming down Fairfield Road, lost control, hit the guy wire […] → Read More
Person dies after crash in Randolph County
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — One person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Randolph County on Wednesday night, according to highway patrol. The crash happened on W.O.W. Road near Phillips Road, northeast of Asheboro. The victim was flown to a hospital Wednesday night and died from their injuries on Thursday morning. There is no […] → Read More
Guilford County Schools votes to keep mask mandate in place for another month
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Guilford County Schools on Tuesday night voted to keep masks mandatory for another month. Board members voted 5-4 to continue masking. The board will revisit the decision at their Jan. 11 meeting. On Tuesday, 1,932 new COVID-19 cases were reported in North Carolina. → Read More
Man shot at Winston-Salem park, walks to EMS station for help
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man was shot at a Winston-Salem park on Tuesday night, according to a news release from Winston-Salem police. At 7:37 p.m., officers were called to the Forsyth County EMS station at 911 E. Fifth St. The victim, a 30-year-old man, told police he was at the picnic tables at Rupert […] → Read More
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools votes to extend mandatory mask requirement
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education on Tuesday voted 4-3 to extend the mandatory mask requirement into January. Everyone will be asked to wear face coverings in district buildings, facilities, and transportation. Masking will be optional for indoor athletics and performing arts only while actively playing or performing. This is […] → Read More
Person has serious injuries after being hit by car on Pisgah Church Road in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A person was hit by a car in Greensboro on Tuesday night, according to Greensboro police officers on the scene. The crash happened shortly before 5 p.m. on Pisgah Church Road near the intersection with Normandy Road. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. There is no word […] → Read More
Crews battle fire at home on Bethabara Haven Drive in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Crews are battling a house fire in Winston-Salem on Friday evening, according to the Winston-Salem Fire Department. The fire is at a home in the 2300 block of Bethabara Haven Drive. Video released by the fire department showed flames shooting from the roof. It is unclear if anyone was inside the […] → Read More
Part of Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem closed for crash investigation
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Part of Peters Creek Parkway is closed because of a crash investigation, according to Winston-Salem police. All northbound lanes are closed between Silas Creek Parkway and Salisbury Ridge Road. Police said drivers should expect delays in the area. It is unclear when the lanes will reopen and police have not released […] → Read More
Davidson County Schools votes to continue requiring masks into January
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Davidson County Schools on Monday voted to keep mandatory masks in place for another month. The issue will be revisited at the board’s next meeting on Jan. 10, 2022. According to the NCDHHS, there were 2,101 new COVID-19 cases reported in the state on Monday. → Read More
Alamance-Burlington School System votes to keep mandatory masks for another month
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — The Alamance-Burlington School System on Monday voted to keep mandatory masks in place for another month. The board voted 4-3 to keep masks on. The issue will be revisited at the board’s next meeting in January. According to the NCDHHS, there were 2,101 new COVID-19 cases reported in the state on […] → Read More
Video shows scene of crash on US 64 Bypass in Randolph County
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Authorities are investigating after a crash on U.S. 64 Bypass in Randolph County on Thursday afternoon. The crash happened near Zoo Connector around 2:45 p.m., according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. At least two vehicles were involved in the crash. Both westbound lanes of U.S. 64 Bypass are […] → Read More
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools votes to extend mandatory mask requirement
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education on Tuesday voted to extend the mandatory mask requirement into December. Everyone will be asked to wear face coverings in district buildings, facilities, and transportation. Masking will be optional for indoor athletics and performing arts only while actively playing or performing. This is only […] → Read More
16 people displaced by fire at Reidsville apartment complex
REIDSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A fire at a Reidsville apartment complex left 16 people looking for a place to stay on this below-freezing Monday night, according to Reidsville Fire Marshal Josh Farmer. The fire was reported around 5:30 p.m. at the Crestwood Apartments, at 521 Price St. When firefighters arrived, the outside walls of a […] → Read More
High Point to receive $19.8 million USDOT grant for greenway, streets, bike lanes
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — High Point will receive millions in grant money for infrastructure, Sens. Thom Tillis and Richard Burr announced Tuesday. USDOT Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants totaling $44 million will to three North Carolina cities, with High Point receiving $19.8 million. The money will be used to construct approximately 3.5 […] → Read More
Guilford County Commissioners vote to end indoor mask mandate
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Guilford County Commissioners on Monday voted to end the county’s indoor mask mandate. The vote was unanimous in favor of ending the mandate. The mandate went into effect in August as cases were surging. Commissioners were aiming for a 3-week test positivity rate of under 5% before ending the mandate. As […] → Read More
Highlights from Week 13 of the FOX8 Friday Football Frenzy
If you missed this week’s edition of the FOX8 Friday Football Frenzy live on TV, you can see all the highlights from the show here. The Game of the Week, featuring Forbush vs. East Surry, is in the player above. Highlights from all other games are below. Ledford vs. Dudley Porter Ridge vs. Grimsley Havelock vs. […] → Read More
Guilford County Schools votes to keep mask mandate in place for another month
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Guilford County Schools on Tuesday night voted to keep masks mandatory for another month. Board members voted 6-3 to continue masking. A substitute motion by board member Anita Sharpe that if the county commissioners drop the county-wide mask mandate, schools move to optional masking, failed 4-5. On Tuesday, 1,243 new COVID-19 cases […] → Read More
Highlights from Week 12 of the FOX8 Friday Football Frenzy
If you missed this week’s edition of the FOX8 Friday Football Frenzy live on TV, you can see all the highlights from the show here. The Game of the Week, featuring Central Davidson vs. Ledford, is in the player above. Highlights from all other games are below. Porter Ridge vs. Reagan North Henderson vs. Dudley Cox […] → Read More