Audrey Fannin

There was good news this week about expansions and hiring in both the information sector and in the traditional building sectors in the Triad. Justin Catanoso, contributing writer for the Business Journal and the director of the journalism program at Wake Forest University, joins WFDD's Audrey Fannin to discuss these developments

Over the past few years, a number of new laws governing consumer credit have gone into effect. A study released this week looked at what consumers know about their credit score and its importance.  The study's findings show that most Americans have at least a fair understanding of what credit scores are, and how to improve their scores by paying credit card and other installment debt on time each month.

Hospital systems across the nation are struggling with the transition to electronic records, and those in the Triad are no exception. Justin Catanoso, contributing writer for the Business Journal and  director of the journalism program at Wake Forest University, discusses the financial challenges health systems are facing with WFDD’s Audrey Fannin.

This weekend, Winston-Salem is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the two cities uniting as one. Part of the festivities will include an outdoor concert Friday night featuring pop music with Winston-Salem connections. Doug Davis, of the musical group, the Vagabond Saints' Society, spoke with WFDD’s Audrey Fannin about the musical lineup.

Showtime is 7 – 10 p.m. at the corner of 6th and Cherry Streets in downtown Winston-Salem.  

Residents of High Point are being asked to dream big for the future, starting with a series of discussions this week. 

The Miami-based architectural and city planning firm Duany Plater-Zyberk will lead the charrettes that begin Wednesday and run through May 15th. Wendy Fuscoe, Executive Director of The City Project, says the end result will be a master plan that weaves together the downtown showroom district, Uptowne and High Point University.