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.
- 21/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 3 Greensboro, NC peers
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- Drought update in North Carolina | Drought may expand in second week of JuneNorth Carolina's drought conditions showed minor improvement in early June, but most of the state remains in Severe Drought. The Triad region needs 11-13 inches of rain to recover, and drought is expected to worsen as temperatures rise.
- Need a North Carolina beach forecast? | Rip current riskThe article discusses the risk of rip currents along North Carolina and South Carolina beaches during summer, highlighting the need for caution and awareness of weather conditions.
- Temperatures soaring above normal in North Carolina | Feels like July this week, rain chances buildNorth Carolina is experiencing above-normal temperatures, with heat indices reaching the low 100s, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses. Rainfall is limited but expected to increase later in the week.
- 'Just a matter of time': Granddaughters of cold case murder victim react to suspect's new chargeThe granddaughters of a cold case murder victim express distress over the suspect in their grandmother's 1986 murder being charged with another murder, 40 years later.
- Greensboro police: Northbound US 29/I-85 back open after crash with injuriesNorthbound US 29/I-85 in Greensboro has reopened after a crash with injuries, according to the Greensboro Police Department. The crash occurred near Interstate 73 and Holden Road.
- Winston-Salem police: Man arrested after allegedly kidnapping woman from hotelA man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a woman from a hotel in Winston-Salem, with multiple charges including second-degree kidnapping and felony cocaine possession.
- Winston-Salem leaders to weigh curfew for youth after recent disturbancesWinston-Salem city leaders are considering a curfew for youth under 18 to improve public safety, following recent disturbances. The proposed ordinance, modeled after Charlotte's policy, would restrict juveniles from public spaces between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., with penalties for violations. A public meeting is scheduled for Monday to discuss the measure.
- Sheriff's Office: Bear hit, killed by vehicle in Rockingham CountyA bear was hit and killed by a vehicle on U.S. 29 in Rockingham County, according to the sheriff's office.
- Temperatures soaring above normal in North Carolina | Feels like July this week, rain chances buildNorth Carolina experiences above-normal temperatures, with heat indices reaching the low 100s, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses. Rain chances are limited early in the week but increase later.
- Winston-Salem police: Man arrested after allegedly kidnapping woman from hotelA man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a woman from a hotel in Winston-Salem, with multiple charges including second-degree kidnapping and assault.
- Temperatures soaring above normal in North Carolina | Feels like July this week, rain chances buildNorth Carolina experiences above-normal temperatures, with heat indices reaching the low 100s, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses. Rain chances are limited early in the week but increase later.
- Police: Northbound US 29/I-85 closed in Greensboro after crash with injuriesNorthbound US 29/I-85 in Greensboro is closed due to an injury crash near Interstate 73 and Holden Road, with drivers advised to take alternate routes.
- Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approve $600.7 million budget for fiscal yearThe Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved a $600.7 million budget for the new fiscal year, increasing the property tax rate by 1.88 cents per $100 of assessed value.
- Temperatures soaring above normal in North Carolina | Feels like July this week, rain chances buildNorth Carolina experiences above-normal temperatures, with heat indices reaching the low 100s, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses. Rain chances are limited early in the week but increase later.
- Need a North Carolina beach forecast? | Rip currents may pause swimming at the coast SundayNorth Carolina beaches may experience rip currents on Sunday, prompting red flags and advising against swimming. The weather is expected to be hot and humid with limited rainfall.