Greensboro Coverage

VinFast announces new dealership in Greensboro months after Cary dealership opens

21-year-old NC A&T student killed in downtown Greensboro crash, officers searching for other driver

The other driver "did not remain at the scene of the crash." Officers said there is an active search for the driver who left the scene.

WXII

From history to happy hour: Your weekend guide to Greensboro

Greensboro offers various activities, all guaranteed to make your weekend memorable.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Facility for unaccompanied migrant children to open in Greensboro

A new facility is open in Greensboro to house unaccompanied child migrants, but there is very little information about how the center will operate.

800-bed facility opens for child migrants in Greensboro

A new facility is open in Greensboro to house unaccompanied child migrants, but there is very little information about how the center will operate.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Some NC Republicans question transparency surrounding Greensboro migrant facility

On Tuesday, a group of North Carolina Republicans, including senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, said they were not notified the facility would begin operations on Friday, despite asking the DHHS secretary multiple times. Footage provided by WXII.

Group of NC congressional Republicans question lack of transparency surrounding Greensboro migrant facility

North Carolina congressional leaders on Tuesday said they are frustrated about a "lack of transparency" regarding plans for a migrant facility in Greensboro. Senator Thom Tillis, Representative Richard Hudson and other North Carolina congressional Republicans said they were denied information about the Greensboro Influx Care Facility, which will be operational on Friday.

WRAL staff

Trump holds rally in Greensboro ahead of Tuesday's primary election

When Republican voters go to the polls they'll see seven names on the ballot, but Trump and Haley are the only candidates still actively campaigning. The rest have since dropped out, with several endorsing Trump.

Tar Heel Traveler, Leap Day: 3 Greensboro women born on the same day

In Greensboro, you might encounter three women with a unique birthday: February 29th. Though their appearances suggest they've lived full lives, their official birthdate makes them technically teenagers.

Comedian Shane Gillis coming to NC in June

Shane Gillis will take the stage on June 22 at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro.

WRAL Staff

Memorial ride held in honor of fallen Greensboro police officer

"Operation Fly Our Flag" organized the memorial ride through downtown Greensboro to honor Sergeant Dale Nix. Nix was killed on Dec. 30 after he attempted to stop a robbery at a Sheetz gas station he frequented in Guildford County.

Thousands gather for memorial bike ride for fallen Greensboro police officer

"Operation Fly Our Flag" organized the memorial ride through downtown Greensboro to honor Sergeant Dale Nix. Nix was killed on Dec. 30 after he attempted to stop a robbery at a Sheetz gas station he frequented in Guildford County.

WRAL staff

'Nix was transformational': Funeral held for NC police officer killed trying to stop crime

Greensboro Police Sergeant Philip Dale Nix, who was shot while trying to stop a crime at a Sheetz gas station, will be laid to rest on Thursday.

Man donates 'considerable amount of money' to Sgt. Nix's family, Greensboro police says

Police said the man told an officer how much Nix meant to him and how much of a positive impact he had on him.

WXII

Sky 5: Fallen police sergeant escorted back to Greensboro

Sky 5 flew overhead Wednesday as dozens of law enforcement vehicles lined up in Raleigh on District Drive near PNC Arena. EMS workers stood outside an ambulance with flashing lights to show their support for the fallen officer.

Suspects charged in NC officer's death appear in court for first time

The three suspects charged in connection to the shooting death of a Greensboro officer appeared in court on Tuesday. Jamere Foster, who is charged with first-degree murder, is facing a maximum sentence of the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole.

18-year-old charged with murder of Greensboro officer could face death penalty

The three suspects charged in connection to the shooting death of a Greensboro officer appeared in court on Tuesday. Jamere Foster, who is charged with first-degree murder, is facing a maximum sentence of the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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Fallen officer to be escorted to Greensboro from Raleigh Wednesday

Police departments and other first responders from across the region will join the memorial ride along Interstate 40 as they take the fallen officer back to the Greensboro area.

Procession on I-40 escorts fallen police officer from Raleigh to Greensboro

A Greensboro police sergeant shot and killed last week while trying to stop a crime will receive a police escort back to Greensboro on Wednesday.

WRAL staff

Warrant: Officer killed when he tried to stop beer theft

Sgt. Philip Dale Nix of the Greensboro Police Department, was off duty when he was shot at a Sheetz on Dec. 30, 2023.

Off-duty Greensboro officer shot, killed after witnessing crime at gas station

An off-duty sergeant with the Greensboro Police Department was shot and killed after stepping in to stop a crime at a Sheetz gas station. The officer witnessed a crime taking place and was shot after he approached the suspects.

Off-duty police officer shot, killed in Greensboro

Greensboro police said the officer was a 22-year veteran of the police department and was trying to stop a crime during the shooting.

Gov. Cooper orders flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Greensboro officer killed trying to stop crime

A veteran police officer killed Saturday in Greensboro was shot trying to stop the suspects from stealing beer, according to new documents.

WRAL staff

More than two dozen people charged in North Carolina drug trafficking conspiracy, officials say

A federal indictment was unsealed yesterday charging 25 defendants in a narcotics trafficking conspiracy, according to Middle District of North Carolina United States Attorney Sandra J. Hairston.

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How Greensboro is looking to enhance its reputation as Tournament Town

Since the 1990s, Greensboro has been building its reputation for world-class sporting events. Branded as Tournament Town, the town is looking to strengthen that reputation with investments into facilities and a new focus on youth sports.