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Greensboro, North Carolina · GreensboroRANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) -- The parents of 16-year-old Pedro Ortiz-Perez tell FOX8 the Southwestern Randolph High School sophomore who passed away Tuesday was in the wrong place at the wrong time. His parents Maria Perez and Pedro Ortiz say the cause of his death was gunshot wounds he sustained during a May 3 shooting in North Asheboro Park.
Lightnin’ Epton, beloved NASCAR legend known for selling tickets at Daytona 500 since first race…See the Story
Family remembers Randolph County teen saving 8 people as organ donor
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Nascar · GreensboroNORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Fan Fest in the 'Boros is on for Thursday after weather disrupted Tuesday's and Wednesday's plans for the NASCAR All-Star Week at the North Wilkesboro Speedway. Initially, the track planned to host the zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Models Reverend 100 on Tuesday and the zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car Window World 125 on Wednesday. However, bouts of wet weather Tuesday and Wednesday forced organizers to postpone bo…See the Story
NASCAR All-Star Race weekend kicks off with Fan Fest in the ‘Boros; Reverend 100, Window World 125 to be rescheduled
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Greensboro, North Carolina · Greensboro(WGHP) — New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday revealed that Mebane is the fastest-growing city in the Piedmont Triad, growing by more than 10% since 2020. The newly released U.S. Census data outlines population estimates for cities all across the state for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. For the Triad, the data included Asheboro, Burlington, Clemmons, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Mebane, Thomasville and Winston-Salem. Wh…See the Story
Mebane is the fastest-growing city in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad, census data reveals
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Greensboro, North Carolina · GreensboroWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) -- Multiple injuries were reported on Thursday after a multi-vehicle crash in Winston-Salem, according to a Winston-Salem Police Department news release. Around 8:55 a.m., Winston-Salem officers responded to a traffic crash on southbound US 52 at Akron Drive.
Kernersville man accused of rape, strangulation Arriving officers learned the crash involved six vehicles. A 2005 Kenworth truck, a 1994 Chevrolet S10 …See the Story
Serious injuries reported after multi-vehicle crash in Winston-Salem on US 52, police say
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Abortion · Greensboro(WGHP) — One year ago, the North Carolina legislature voted to override the governor's veto of a law that made abortion illegal after 12 weeks except in the case of certain medical emergencies. Senate Bill 20, the “Care for Women Children and Families Act,” was pushed through within 48 hours of being revealed. The NC Senate voted, 29-20, on May 4, after several hours of debate. This was less than 24 hours after the House voted, 71-46. The bill…See the Story
Where do North Carolina’s candidates for governor stand on abortion 1 year after lawmakers overrode veto to pass law?
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Greensboro, North Carolina · GreensboroScattered showers and thunderstorms are pushing through the middle Rio Grande Valley, including the Metro, and other parts of northern, western and southern New Mexico. A low pressure system is moving over the state, and a backdoor cold front is pushing through the Rio Grande Valley.
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Larry Barker Investigation: The $32 million disappearance Environment: City of Albuquerque urges caution for those using the Rio Grande …See the Story
Scattered showers, thunderstorms expected across New Mexico Thursday
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Charlotte, North Carolina · CharlotteCHARLOTTE, N.C. (WGHP) -- Malkhaz Dzhobadze, of Charlotte, bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $1,159,355 jackpot Tuesday night, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Dzhobadze bought his winning ticket from the Food Lion on Idlewild Road in Charlotte.
Kernersville man wins $4 million after buying $3 ticket He matched all five numbers to win the jackpot. The odds of matching numbers on all five white balls are 1 in 962,598…See the Story
North Carolina man wins $1 million after buying $1 ticket at Food Lion
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Greensboro, North Carolina · GreensboroHIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) -- Check out "The Pink Stones" as they perform live in the FOX8 studio. They are based in Athens, Georgia, and will be playing in The Flat Iron in Greensboro on Thursday night at 8 p.m.
Their sound mixes country, blues and rock. FOX8 is looking for more local musicians and musical groups to spotlight. If you’re interested in performing on FOX8 or you have a recommendation, let us know by emailing 10amNews@wghp.com.See the Story
‘The Pink Stones’ perform live in the FOX8 studio
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