Article Archive
August 8, 2008
Wreck closes I-40 ramp in Greensboro
GREENSBORO -- The ramp from Interstate 40 eastbound to Business 85 northbound is closed following a wreck, according to the N.C. Continue
Second person charged in attack on man, 79
WINSTON-SALEM — A second man has been charged in an attack on a 79-year-old man last month. Winston-Salem police said that Ben... Continue
Man knocked off scooter, shot in the head with BBs
BURLINGTON — A local man survived an attack early today during which he was knocked off a scooter and shot in the head three t... Continue
Sewer work to close two Greensboro streets
GREENSBORO — City crews will close two local streets starting Sunday to repair sewers. On Sunday, as many as two eastbound lan... Continue
Death penalty protester sentenced for trespassing
RALEIGH (AP) - A death penalty protester has been convicted of trespassing during the execution of an inmate two years ago.A Wak... Continue
City seeks dismissal of Hinson lawsuit
GREENSBORO - Attorneys for the city filed a motion Monday in Guilford County Superior Court to have a lawsuit filed by police Lt... Continue
Man shot while confronting burglary suspects
GREENSBORO — A man was wounded Thursday while trying to prevent people from breaking into an SUV. Greensboro police said Ross...... Continue
Pizza delivery driver robbed
GREENSBORO — A pizza delivery driver was robbed after someone placed a fake order. Greensboro police said Robert Barham, 25, a... Continue
Winston-Salem toddler dies after hit by pickup
WINST0N-SALEM - A 23-month-old toddler was killed after she was hit by a pickup Thursday night, police said.Narcisco Salinas Veg... Continue
Jobs, family, training strain volunteers
SUMMERFIELD — Years ago, whenever an emergency struck Summerfield, the community would count on its farmers to lay down their...... Continue
High Point police take to streets to combat violence
Police and residents came together Thursday night in the wake of two homicides and a brutal robbery. In a town where violence is... Continue
Ahearn: Hispanics fear profiling as ICE plans roadblocks
It’s meant as a catchy statewide campaign to remind drivers of the .08 blood alcohol limit for DWI: Friday-night sobriety chec... Continue
August 7, 2008
Police: N.C. officer's death suspect commits suicide
WILMINGTON (AP) - The manhunt for a suspect charged with killing his ex-girlfriend, a New Hanover County detention officer, ende... Continue
Parents charged with abusing newborn
WINSTON-SALEM - Parents of a three-week-old baby who arrived at the hospital earlier this week with broken bones were arrested a... Continue
2 arrested in death of High Point teen
HIGH POINT - Two people were arrested on charges they killed a 16-year-old boy whose body was found face down in a ditch Saturda... Continue
Police arrest second person in motel robbery
WINSTON-SALEM — Police said they have arrested a second person in connection with a motel break-in that injured a local man. W... Continue
Caswell authorities looking for missing man
YANCEYVILLE — Caswell County authorities continue to look for a man who walked away from a family care home last month. The Ca... Continue
Search continues for suspect in jail guard's death
WILMINGTON (AP) — Authorities continue to search for a man charged with shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend, a New Hanover...... Continue
Suspect sought in weekend shooting
HIGH POINT -- Police have charged a man in a weekend shooting.At 3:37 a.m. on Aug. 2, officers responded to a shooting at 895 Be... Continue
City fined, cited in firefighter deaths
SALISBURY (AP) — A state investigation says officials improperly allowed a firefighter who died to enter a burning building al... Continue
Wreck slows Business 40 traffic
WINSTON-SALEM — A two-car crash has slowed Business 40 traffic into the city. The crash occurred at 7:54 a.m. today on westbou... Continue
Sub restaurant robbed in Kernersville
KERNERSVILLE — Police are searching for a man who robbed Quiznos restaurant here on Wednesday night. Kernersville police said...... Continue
Pedestrian in critical condition after car hits him
GREENSBORO — A local man is in critical condition at Moses Cone Hospital after he was hit by a car while crossing a street Wed... Continue
Man treated for stab wound
GREENSBORO — A man was treated at Moses Cone Hospital on Wednesday night after he was stabbed in the chest during a robbery at... Continue
Police, public to meet on violence
HIGH POINT - After two homicides and a brutal robbery in the past month, High Point police are organizing a violent-crime respon... Continue