WXII 12 News
Greensboro, NC · English · TV & web
WXII 12 News is a local news outlet based in Greensboro, North Carolina, covering regional news, crime, sports, and weather. It reports on community events, legal cases, and public safety issues in the Piedmont Triad area.
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 3 Greensboro, NC peers
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- Buc-ee’s to break ground on North Carolina travel center WednesdayBuc-ee’s will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new travel center on I-40 in North Carolina on Wednesday.
- National Hurricane Center identifies first Atlantic area of tropical interest for 2026The National Hurricane Center identified the first area of potential tropical development for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season on Wednesday morning.
- North Carolina temps will soon feel like 100 degrees | Occasional storms may be strongNorth Carolina will experience high temperatures and humidity, with heat indices reaching the low 100s, along with occasional severe thunderstorms this week.
- NHC highlights first area of interest for 2026 Atlantic hurricane seasonThe National Hurricane Center identified the first area of interest for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, noting a low-pressure system in the Bay of Campeche with low formation chances.
- Summer Events at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional HistoryThe Mount Airy Museum of Regional History is offering a variety of summer events, including ghost tours, summer camps, and July 4th celebrations with historical reenactments and theatrical programs.
- Greensboro Police Investigating AssaultGreensboro Police are investigating an assault that occurred in a wooded area near I-40 west and exit 213, resulting in one person being transported to a hospital. The investigation is ongoing with no suspect information available.
- Highway 52 reopens after fatal crashA pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 52 in Winston-Salem, leading to temporary road closures. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, and the lanes have since reopened.
- WS/FCS hosting events to kick off summer meal programWS/FCS is hosting events to launch a summer meal program to address food insecurity among children, with free meals available for those under 18 at various community sites.
- Karen Slack's 'African Queens' kicks off Winston-Salem's Juneteenth celebrationKaren Slack's 'African Queens' free community concert in Winston-Salem will be held on June 18 as part of the Juneteenth celebration, featuring works by multiple composers and cultural partners.
- Winston-Salem Forsyth County school board votes to relocate Special Children's School to Ward ElementaryThe Winston-Salem Forsyth County school board voted to relocate the Special Children's School to Ward Elementary School, while keeping the Children's Center at its current location with reduced space. Some board members and community members expressed concerns about the decision-making process and the readiness of Ward Elementary to accommodate the students.
- Canes get important win in Game 4 showdown with Golden KnightsThe Carolina Hurricanes won Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights, tying the Stanley Cup series. The next game is in Raleigh on Thursday.
- Neighbors push for action as Bingham Park cleanup plan moves forwardCity and state officials held a public hearing for Phase One of Bingham Park's remediation plan, with neighbors eager for the cleanup to start after 16 years of inaction.
- Rural Hall residents prepare to speak out during Forsyth County planning board meetingResidents of Rural Hall oppose a proposed data center near their community due to concerns about water and electricity demands, noise, traffic, and loss of small-town character. The planning board will review the proposal before it moves to county commissioners.
- 4 items to move inside or secure to avoid attracting black bears to your yardPiedmont Triad residents are experiencing increased black bear sightings, with officials advising measures to secure food sources and avoid attracting bears to yards.
- Need a North Carolina beach forecast? | Rip current riskThe article provides a beach forecast for North Carolina, highlighting rip current risks and safety precautions for summer visitors.