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A Greensboro care center owner, Gwendolyn Singleton, 55, pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud for allegedly ripping off North Carolina Medicaid by $1.7 million through fake urine drug tests never performed at her facility, Joelle’s Center of Hope. The scheme spanned nearly two years, with fraudulent claims falsely attributed to doctors and nurse practitioners who denied ordering any tests. While the...

A Greensboro care center owner, Gwendolyn Singleton, 55, pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud for allegedly ripping off North Carolina Medicaid by $1.7 million through fake urine drug tests never performed at her facility, Joelle’s Center of Hope. The scheme spanned nearly two years, with fraudulent claims falsely attributed to doctors and nurse practitioners who denied ordering any tests. While the...

Asheboro’s Happy Hills Animal Foundation is sounding the alarm over a dangerous spike in puppy-related illnesses, blaming unregulated animal sales in parking lots. With no local or state laws stopping these transactions—and police powerless without property owner consent—the city’s shelter is overwhelmed by a deadly parvovirus outbreak. Director Lisa Sparks has urged the council to act, and Mayor...

Greensboro’s long-awaited Piggly Wiggly on Freeman Mill Road is finally nearing opening—potentially by end of January. After over a year of prep, delays with permits and utilities, and community-focused hiring plans, the store is set to bring fresh produce, frozen goods, and ready-to-eat meals to a neighborhood starved for full-service groceries. Final approvals pending, but the grand entrance is...

North Carolina’s facing a spike in cyclosporiasis cases—over 200 since May—with symptoms ranging from explosive diarrhea to nausea and fatigue. While this parasite typically hits in summer, current numbers are higher than usual, and tracing its source is tough due to global produce supply chains. Mecklenburg County alone reports 14 cases, some linked to international travel. Experts urge thorough...

A 50-year-old man from Greensboro, North Carolina, Harold Andrea Ewing, was arrested nearly ten months after a warrant was issued — finally taken into custody July 8. Facing serious misdemeanor charges including contributing to juvenile delinquency and assault on a person with a disability, Ewing was released on a $25,000 unsecured bond after his court appearance, under strict conditions: no conta...

The Julian Price House in Greensboro, once a $5.75M mansion and now priced at $4.35M after a $1.4M drop, is a historic gem with a haunting past. Built in 1916, it’s tied to the Price Children’s Hospital and even boasts its own family cemetery. Once featured on “Hoarders,” the property was bought out of foreclosure in 2014 and recently cleared out — another “Hoarders” moment. Now, the hope is that...

Tragedy struck High Point as 22-year-old Jeremiah Dallas died in a nighttime shooting, while another victim survived. Police suspect drug-related motives, and two suspects—21-year-old Cory Smarr-Hunter and 30-year-old Johnathan E. Johnson, Jr.—have been arrested on murder and conspiracy charges, both held without bond. The community reels as the investigation continues to uncover the full story be...

A lightning strike turned a Wilkes County home into a raging inferno, trapping its owner inside—thanks to extreme hoarding that blocked all exits. Neighbors watched in horror as flames erupted, helpless to intervene. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, aided by heavy rain that stopped the fire from spreading. The homeowner, now in critical condition at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, serves as...

North Carolina’s rolling out the peachy vibes this summer with statewide Peach Month — a sweet tribute to the state’s bountiful orchards and hardworking farmers. From free samples and recipe swaps at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market to a big celebration in Raleigh this Friday, it’s all about connecting you with your food’s roots. Whether you’re biting into a juicy peach or popping by a local mark...

A violent stabbing in Graham, North Carolina, left three people seriously injured early Thursday morning—prompting officers to rush in and provide life-saving aid before paramedics arrived. All victims are now in stable condition. The suspect, 29-year-old Juan De Dios Perez-Herrera, faces three counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. This isn’t his first brush with the law—he w...

A Winston-Salem mom is being cited for her teen’s midnight mischief — a curfew bust that’s sparking outrage over accountability, broken support systems, and the real toll on families trying to navigate teen behavior without help. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summar...

Davie County is pausing new data center approvals for a full year to protect its rural character, with commissioners unanimously voting to take time to craft thoughtful, community-driven standards—because residents want tech to thrive without compromising their land, water, or way of life. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: adv...

France storms into the semifinals after a 2-0 demolition of Morocco, with Kylian Mbappé leading the charge—scoring his 20th World Cup goal and adding an assist to tie Messi atop the Golden Boot race. Despite missing a penalty early, Mbappé rebounded with a stunning goal in the 60th minute, followed by Ousmane Dembélé’s quickfire second. A late ankle scare didn’t dampen his celebration as France, n...

Two teens face serious charges after allegedly using a homemade plasma cannon to break into Smith High School at 2 a.m., damaging a door and burning a bush—surveillance caught them inside the media center. A third juvenile was involved but released to parents. One defendant, a school grad with no prior record planning to start HVAC school, fired the weapon. Despite that, the judge raised their bon...

A driver suffered a medical emergency on Hadley Drive in Lexington, NC, crashing through a garage and stopping only when it hit a homeowner’s car—saving her husband from a direct hit. The SUV’s wild path caused major damage, but the homeowner’s vehicle acted as a last-second barrier. Fire crews rushed in, and now insurance assessors are on the way to calculate the repair bill. A bizarre, lucky twi...

A safety alert has been issued for Kenan Stadium at UNC Chapel Hill after police detected a potential threat yesterday afternoon. Authorities have urged everyone to stay away from the area while they investigate and assess the situation. With safety as the top priority, campus officials are working closely with law enforcement to determine what’s happening and will share updates as soon as more in...

A lightning strike sparked a deadly house fire in Wilkes County, trapping a man inside as firefighters battled intense conditions. Rescued unresponsive with airway burns, he’s now in critical condition. Authorities confirm lightning as the cause, underscoring nature’s raw power — and the investigation continues as hopes focus on his recovery. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: htt...

UNC-Chapel Hill campus police are investigating a mysterious safety threat at Kenan Stadium, prompting an urgent campus alert and urging everyone to stay away until more information is released. No details about the nature or location of the threat have been disclosed, leaving students and fans on edge as authorities keep the situation under tight control. Updates will be provided as they become a...

High Point police just dropped a second murder charge in a shocking April killing: 56-year-old Yolanda Petty was found dead in her home with no forced entry. Her 29-year-old son, Tyrell Petty, and 28-year-old Rachel Dowell are now both facing first-degree murder charges, along with stolen vehicle offenses — and authorities are still withholding the motive behind this brutal, drug-linked crime. Lis...

A shocking stabbing erupted on Amy Drive in Graham, prompting police to rush to the scene — only to intercept three suspects fleeing for medical help. The main suspect, Juan Perez-Herrera, was found inside a home with a stab wound of his own. All involved, including the victims, were rushed to trauma centers — the victims stable but seriously injured. After being treated, Perez-Herrera was arreste...

A North Carolina couple, Amy and Joey Wilson, have been sentenced to 30 to 40 years in prison for the murder of their 4-year-old adopted son, who died from abusive head trauma after being left in a bathtub following a violent altercation. Amy admitted to hitting the child with a paddle and covering up for abusers, while also confessing to leaving him alone in the tub for hours and outside in a woo...

At 2 AM in Graham, North Carolina, police responded to a stabbing on Amy Drive and found three injured men fleeing—immediately treated on scene. The resident, Juan Perez-Herrera, was also found with a stab wound and taken into custody. All four are hospitalized; the three victims are in serious but stable condition. Perez-Herrera faces three counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to ki...

A massive 1,800-acre data center project, Project Delta, is stirring up debate in Walnut Cove, North Carolina. After a zoning approval was voided due to a procedural error—county notices sent 31 days early instead of the required 25—the developer, Engineered Land Solutions, is back at the drawing board, refining plans and holding community meetings. Proponents, led by developer Drew Nations, tout...

Three North Carolina universities—UNC Charlotte, Appalachian State, and East Carolina University—just cracked the top 50 for best value public schools nationwide, according to SmartAsset America. With average annual costs under $23,000 and median graduate earnings between $51,000 and $57,000, these schools deliver strong ROI. Graduation rates hover around 62%, and while Florida’s top-ranked school...