Emily Mikkelsen
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Greensboro, NC, United States
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80-year-old man dies weeks after robbery, assault in High Point; suspect awaiting extradition from Arkansas, police say
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has died after an assault last month and a suspect has been charged with murder. According to High Point Police Department, on Dec. 9, 2022 around 11 p.m. officers responded to Windchase Court after being called about a robbery and serious assault. They found Johnny Blizard, 80, suffering […] → Read More
Grand Jury hands down indictments for Davidson County family accused of making 9-year-old live in dog kennel, sheriff’s office says
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A grand jury has indicted three people who are accused of forcing a young boy to live in a dog cage for months. On Monday, detectives testified before a grand jury about the case and they returned a total of nineteen indictments against Shelley Barnes, Jonathan Starr and Sarah Starr. […] → Read More
3 taken to hospital after fight during Junior Olympics event in North Carolina A&T State University stadium
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A fight led to a heavy police presence at North Carolina A&T State University during a sporting event. Guilford County Emergency Services worked with about 11 patients, and three people were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries as of 2:35 p.m., according to GCEMS Deputy Public Information Officer Scott Muthersbaugh. […] → Read More
FBI warning of scam targeting stores in NC, other states, involving making large purchases over phone
(WGHP) — FBI’s Charlotte office is issuing a warning about fraud schemes targeting businesses across the south. According to a release, the scam uses stolen credit card numbers to mark large purchases over the phone. So far this year over 100 businesses across North and South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, West Virginia and Kentucky […] → Read More
Suspect in ‘terrifying’ Centennial Street carjacking stole second car, led officers on chase, High Point police say
HIGH POINT, N.C. — An arrest has been made in two connected carjackings across Greensboro and High Point. On Friday, May 20, a Thomasville woman’s car was stolen in a violent carjacking on North Centenial Street in High Point. “His eyes are ingrained in my mind,” the 20-year-old victim said at the time. “… Terrifying. […] → Read More
‘Right, wrong or indifferent’; Attorney for Davie County murder-suicide victim’s family calls for answers
DAVIE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The family of the mother killed in a murder-suicide last month spoke about their intention to investigate the policies and procedures that they believe may have failed their family. Christine and Thomas Stucky, the mother and stepfather of Ashton Brown, were joined by Ashton’s brothers and sister and their legal […] → Read More
Couple came to sheriff’s office 2 hours before Davie County murder-suicide, security footage reveals
DAVIE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The Davie County Sheriff illustrated a timeline of events that culminated in the murder-suicide of a family. According to the Davie County Sheriff JD Hartman, they believe that Aschod Ewing-Meeks, 26, shot and killed his girlfriend Ashton Brown, 26, and their two children Bella, 4, and Brixx, 8 months, and […] → Read More
Fresh Market teams up with José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen to provide meals to refugees
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A company that has its origins in Greensboro is launching a campaign to help Ukraine. The Fresh Market announced Friday that they’re launching a four-week fundraising campaign. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that is “first to the frontlines” to provide meals during […] → Read More
Proposed resolution would name Guilford Animal Services’ surgical suite after ‘our friend’ Susie
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A resolution is hitting the Guilford County Commissioners desk to honor a heroic Triad pooch. Guilford County Animal Services tells FOX8 that the commissioners will be hearing a resolution tonight to name their surgical suite after Susie, the Greensboro dog who changed North Carolina animal cruelty laws. Susie was diagnosed with […] → Read More
Mebane man with outstanding warrant gave deputies someone else’s name during investigation, officials say
MEBANE, N.C. (WGHP) — A man was arrested after a domestic disturbance investigation where he gave deputies the wrong name. Deputies with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Department say they responded to the 1300 block of Broadwood Acres in Mebane just after noon on Saturday after getting a call about a domestic disturbance. They say they […] → Read More
67-year-old man charged with voluntary manslaughter after stabbing cousin, Winston-Salem police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has been arrested after stabbing his cousin to death. Police arrested Carl Rodrique Martin, 67, on Tuesday evening and charged him with voluntary manslaughter in the death of Everette Leon Martin Jr. after an argument escalated to a stabbing Sunday night. Police responded to a home on Cumberland Road […] → Read More
Family seeks to honor Winston-Salem war hero Lawrence Joel with plaque at Carolina Field of Honor — how you can help
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — The name Lawrence Joel may ring familiar to people in the Piedmont Triad. His name is on a couple of buildings, you see. The Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem chief among them. But people might know not the story of why Lawrence Joel is memorialized in Winston-Salem. The Winston-Salem […] → Read More
Gun, ammunition found in suspended Montgomery County teacher’s desk ‘does not meet the elements of being illegal,’ sheriff’s office says
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Montgomery County Schools is responding after a loaded gun was allegedly found in a classroom. According to a release from the school system, they were made aware of the weapon on Feb. 5 in a classroom at Montgomery Central High School. The weapon was confiscated and additional knives and ammunition […] → Read More
Vacation plans on the horizon? Top tips for cutting costs and maximizing fun
After the last couple of years, couldn’t we all use a vacation? → Read More
Greensboro native Rhiannon Giddens returns home to headline ‘Porgy and Bess’ at Tanger Center alongside ‘out of this world’ talent
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A Grammy winner with a location connection is headlining a big show right here in her hometown. Rhiannon Giddens is a Grammy-winning Greensboro native and she’s returning home to headline “Porgy and Bess” at the Tanger Center. And she’s not even the only local talent taking the stage! This production features […] → Read More
Cooper announces new policy to allow state employees to use volunteer hours to work in public schools amid staffing shortages
(WGHP) — Governor Roy Cooper has announced a new plan to help combat staff shortages in schools across the state. This new policy will allow state employees to use volunteer days, with supervisor approval, to work in North Carolina public schools as substitute teachers, bus drivers or cafeteria staff, according to a news release. “It […] → Read More
7 inches of snow measured at Grandfather Mountain just days after crews were battling wildfire
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WGHP) — The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation is sharing photos of a snowy day atop the mountain. According to a release, they measured seven inches of snow near the Entrance Gate of Grandfather Mountain around 8 a.m. Monday. This snow comes just days after crews were working to contain the Lost Cove […] → Read More
High Point man arrested, charged with murder in death of man who died in 2009 as result of 2001 shooting
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Over 20 years after a shooting, a suspect has been arrested. On Wednesday, High Point police arrested Cedric Dwayne McManus, 39, of High Point for an outstanding warrant for first-degree murder. The warrant came from the death of Robert Steven Hilton, of Sophia, who was shot after an argument inside […] → Read More
Man attempted to report girlfriend missing after she died from overdose in woods, Rockingham County deputies say
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man was arrested after trying to report a woman who died of an overdose as missing. Deputies in Rockingham County were told that a hunter had found a dead woman in a wooded area on Gold Hill Road, near Foulks Road, in Madison. The woman was identified as LaDawn […] → Read More
Man charged with first-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping in death of Greensboro man found dead on College Road, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has been arrested in connection to a man found shot to death in Greensboro. On Thursday, police arrested Tyrik Griffin Terrell in the shooting death of Taha Abdalla Babeker. Terrell was charged with first-degree murder, two counts of robbery with a firearm, and second-degree kidnapping. On Monday, officers received […] → Read More