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FOX8 NewsTriad pharmacies hope House Bill 246 can keep doors open(WGHP) — North Carolina House Bill 246 is currently in limbo. What happens with it will affect how people get their prescription medications. It was passed by the North Carolina House over a year ago and then passed the first reading in the North Carolina Senate. It was then referred to the rules committee and […]

Lewisville, NC2 hours ago

FOX8 NewsDiddy the subject of a New York grand jury probe: ReportA grand jury is reportedly hearing evidence regarding Sean “Diddy” Combs as he also faces another lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse.

New York City, NY3 hours ago

FOX8 NewsBiden says he was ‘feeling terrible’ before debate, called it a ‘bad episode’“It was a bad episode. No indication of any serious condition. I was exhausted," Biden told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos in the highly anticipated interview after his debate last week.

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FOX8 NewsHatch recall: Parents urged to ‘immediately stop using’ baby sound machinesHatch sound machines that were sold at Target, Walmart, BuyBuyBaby and other nationwide retailers have been recalled due to a risk of shock.

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FOX8 NewsForsyth County Animal Shelter nears capacity after 3 hoarding casesFORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The number of cats and dogs in the Forsyth County Animal Shelter is up after taking in animals from three recent hoarder cases. The shelter is almost at capacity and was forced to close its doors twice last week due to the uptick in animals coming in.The shelter took in […]

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FOX8 NewsMan dies after going off road, hitting tree in Jamestown on West Main Street near Scientific Street, troopers sayJAMESTOWN, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is dead after a truck he was driving went off the road and hit a tree on Sunday, according to a State Highway Patrol news release. At 1:53 a.m., troopers responded to a crash on West Main Street near Scientific Street in Guilford County. William Daniel Andrews, 34, of […]

Jamestown, NC6 hours ago

FOX8 NewsWoman hurt in Lexington house explosion on Old Mountain Road near High Rock LakeLEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — A Lexington woman was taken to the hospital after a fire that resulted in multiple explosions at her home. The fire happened around 9 a.m. Friday on Old Mountain Road near High Rock Lake. Emergency crews from multiple Davidson County agencies responded to the scene. Firefighters on site reported that a […]

Lexington, NC6 hours ago

FOX8 NewsMyrtle Beach police to increase presence, strictly enforce curfew for minors after ‘disturbing’ fireworks incidentsMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach police will increase its presence this weekend and strictly enforce a curfew for minors after a series of “disturbing” fireworks incidents, the department said on Facebook. Late Thursday night and into Friday morning, police said people were “intentionally” shooting fireworks at each other, neighbors, homes and cars. The […]

Myrtle Beach, SC7 hours ago

FOX8 NewsFox attacks in Triad mark beginning of North Carolina rabies season; here’s what you should know(WGHP) — Summer is now well underway in the Piedmont Triad, and many people and critters are out and about enjoying the warm weather — but that also means it’s rabies season in North Carolina. After two people were attacked by a rabid fox in Winston-Salem this week, Forsyth County Department of Public Health workers […]

Winston-salem, NC7 hours ago

FOX8 NewsStone performs live on FOX8HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Check out Lauren Stone, performing under the name Stone, as she performs live in the FOX8 studio. Stone describes herself as a pop artist but says she has also been influenced by jazz and rock. See more live music from Piedmont Triad performers Thursdays at 10 a.m. on FOX8. FOX8 […]

High Point, NC8 hours ago

FOX8 News61-year-old Georgia man drowns in Myrtle Beach, coroner saysMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A 61-year-old Georgia man drowned in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday, according to the Horry County coroner’s office. Kemal Alic of Duluth, Georgia, was pulled from the ocean Wednesday morning near 18th Avenue S. He was pronounced dead at 12:45 p.m. at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center from asphyxiation due to […]

Myrtle Beach, SC8 hours ago

FOX8 NewsMan dies after placing lit firework on his head during Fourth of July partyA South Carolina man was killed after trying to "show off" with fireworks at a Fourth of July party Thursday night, his wife said.

Summerville, SC9 hours ago

FOX8 NewsNorth Carolina Zoo is up for an award; here’s how you can help them winASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina Zoo needs your help. The zoo was named a nominee for Best Zoo in Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards contest, but they need the most votes to win. NC Zoo is up against heavy-hitting parks like the Bronx Zoo in New York City and the San Diego Zoo. That’s […]

Asheboro, NC9 hours ago

FOX8 NewsMount Airy man shot, killed; police investigating on Mount Herman Church RoadMOUNT AIRY, N.C. (WGHP) — The Surry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged homicide that was discovered Thursday. According to a press release from SCSO, officers arrived at Mount Herman Church Road around 12:24 p.m after receiving a call about a person laying on the side of the road, unresponsive and not breathing. There, […]

Mount Airy, NC10 hours ago

FOX8 News2 have life-threatening injuries after head-on crash in Liberty on Shiloh Road near Ramseur Julian Road, troopers sayLIBERTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Two people were left with life-threatening injuries after a head-on crash in Liberty on Wednesday, according to an NC State Highway Patrol news release. At 6:52 p.m., troopers responded to a crash on Shiloh Road near Ramseur Julian Road in Randolph County. A 38-year-old Asheboro man was going north on Shiloh […]

Liberty, NC10 hours ago

FOX8 NewsBurlington woman caught in Los Angeles for Carrboro homicideBURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman is facing charges related to a homicide that happened in May, the Carrboro Police Department says. According to a press release from CPD, on May 29, officers arrived at the 300 block of Estes Drive Extension. shortly before midnight and found Juan Maldonado Espinoza, 41, of Carrboro, dead. Karla […]

Carrboro, NC12 hours ago

FOX8 NewsBackyard Flames in Greensboro serves delicious dogs and moreGREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — If you’re looking for Big Will’s famous hot dogs, chili cheese fries, cheesesteaks and more, check out Backyard Flames in Greensboro. FOX8’s Chris Weaver stopped by to taste the dishes that keep customers coming. Backyard Flames is the owner Will Pettiford’s way of giving back to the community. In 2014, he […]

Greensboro, NC13 hours ago

FOX8 NewsYou still have a chance to see fireworks in these Triad cities(WGHP) — Have you missed out on a chance to see fireworks during the Fourth of July? No need to fear, FOX8 has you covered with a list of all the Independence Day/July events that are still scheduled to happen in the Triad. Know about somewhere not on our list, or have a change? Please […]

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FOX8 NewsDaughter charged with killing her 74-year-old mother on Fourth of July in KernersvilleKERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A daughter has been accused of killing her mother on the Fourth of July and is now in custody, according to the Kernersville Police Department. At around 3:26 p.m. on Thursday, officers came to a home on the 7400 block of Buckview Court after getting a report of a domestic disturbance. […]

Kernersville, NC15 hours ago

FOX8 NewsVideo: Crews battle fire at home near High Rock Lake in Davidson County; patient airliftedDAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Crews are currently at the scene of a structure fire in Davidson County. Authorities have confirmed they are responding to a fire on the 4100 block of Old Mountain Road, near High Rock Lake. A firefighter at the scene tells FOX8 that a person in the home was airlifted to […]

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