While FOX Programming Nationally may be performing poorly, in Greensboro it holds its own. WGHP is one of FOX's Shining Stars, out-performing and over-archiving on many levels.
They were able to maintain their ABC-News operational links with other ABC stations in the state when they switched from ABC to FOX. It handicapped WXLV's news operations, which eventually disappeared. It allowed their news to continue growing, even surpassing other ABC affiliates in the state.
FOX's ratings in Greensboro are some of the highest in the country as a result of their established news operations and other programming changes that FOX has made over the years.