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Man charged with killing 2 people in Winston-Salem
Police are investigating the shooting deaths of two people at a house in Winston-Salem. Police say 24-year-old John K. Gallaher III is charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of 23-year-old Sean Bert ...
Alcohol Possible In Rural Hall Scooter Crash
A Winston-Salem man was seriously injured after his motor scooter ran off the road Tuesday afternoon.
Forsyth woman wins $800K in Powerball
It's a safe bet that Phyllis Caudle has more money to spend on home improvement projects these days than most of us.
Rural Hall Woman Strikes It Rich With $800,000 Lotto Winning
A Rural Hall woman struck it rich after winning $800,000 in the lottery, N.C. Education Lottery Officials said Monday.
WXII Schedules DTV Information Sessions
WXII has scheduled a series of informative sessions to present information you need to know about the upcoming analog to digital transition.
Clemson pitcher Mitchell to Yankees in 10th round
Pitcher D.J. Mitchell of Clemson University was taken in the 10th round Friday by the New York Yankees during the second day of the Major League Baseball Draft.
Midway's new manager ready to get to work
Ryan Ross learns something new at his job every day. His first shot at managing a town coincides with the Town of Midway 's first hiring of a full-time town administrator.
“It appears he tried to make his way out of the house before he was overcome”
A Forsyth County man who was burned on over 95 percent of his body in a house fire Friday died early yesterday, authorities said. via Fire Engineering
Need exists to support satellite campus in Stokes County
The need is present for a satellite campus of Forsyth Technical Community College in Stokes County, according to a feasibility study presented to the county commissioners Monday afternoon. via The Bully Pulpit
Dangerous dogs at question again
“And I reject the fact that I've got 56-acres and cannot let my dogs live at home, but it's against the law to let him roam at large”
" Owners who have what's considered a dangerous dog could soon face tighter restrictions. via News 14 Carolina
La Herrerita Robbed In Winston-Salem Saturday Night
Winston-Salem police are looking for the suspects who robbed a business on Old Rural Hall Road. via WFMY 2 Greensboro
“A lot of people would like some of these ramps to stay because if you're traveling north or south on 52 it would be easy access downtown or where ever you have to go the way it is now, but we need to do something about the congestion”
Lifelong Winston-Salem resident Albert Porter has seen the changes along U.S. 52 over the years and experienced the growing traffic problems. via News 14 Carolina
'Fantastik' Punishment: Teach Sprays Cleaner on...
“She said, 'If you all do not be quiet I'm going to spray this on you all,'”
A Rural Hall, N.C., mother has filed assault charges against a substitute teacher for allegedly spraying her daughter with Fantastik household cleaner as punishment, MyFOXWGHP reports. via Fox News
3 students charged with having gun on campus
An unloaded .22-caliber handgun was found in a car at North Forsyth High School that was occupied by four students Wednesday, the sheriff's office said. via News & Record
Clemson pitching rotation set for opening series
Junior left-hander Ryan Hinson will be the starting pitcher Friday when Clemson University opens its 2008 baseball season with the first of three games against Mercer University. via GreenvilleOnline.com
Driver killed as car rams truck
Speed was not a factor in the accident that killed a man on N.C. 14 late Thursday morning, the Highway Patrol said. via News & Record
Company Locating Plant Near Rural Hall; Plans To Create 72 New Jobs
“Ken Garner Manufacturing joins a long list of companies that are taking advantage of North Carolina's well-trained manufacturing workforce”
Gov. Mike Easley announced Wednesday that Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Ken Garner Manufacturing Inc. via WXII12
The Business Journal of the Greater T...
Manufacturing company to locate in Forsyth County
“Ken Garner Manufacturing joins a long list of companies that are taking advantage of North Carolina's well-trained manufacturing workforce”
Ken Garner Manufacturing Inc. will create 72 jobs and invest $2.9 million in a new facility to be located near Rural Hall, according to an announcement from the office of Governor Mike Easley. via The Business Journal of the Greater T...
Boyles is remembered fondly by friends, family
Last week, residents of Stokes County suffered a great loss when former county commissioner and former mail carrier Henry Ellis Boyles died. via The Bully Pulpit
Regional home builder planning more Winston-Salem subdivisions
Home builder C.P. Morgan is planning several new neighborhoods for Winston-Salem in 2008, but despite the slowing market, experts say now is a good time to make a move. via Construction News