There’s a High Country tradition that starts in August. Supposedly, it helps predict how many snowfalls the area will get during the winter. It’s called “Beans in a Jar.” For this week’s Carolina Curious, WFDD’s Reyna Drake discovers what’s behind the longstanding Appalachian ritual.

Data center opposition has drawn big crowds to public meetings across North Carolina. But is that grassroots energy carrying over into this year's election? For this week's Carolina Curious, we asked a political scientist.

Constitutional amendments on the North Carolina ballot have sparked debate this election. But aside from the potential impacts of the proposals, the discussion had WFDD’s Amy Diaz wondering how often North Carolina amends its constitution — and why? Wake Forest University Politics Professor John Dinan weighs in for Carolina Curious.

Yadkin County Emergency Communications became the first 911 center in the state to implement an AI assistant called AVA to handle non-emergency calls.

WFDD listener Chad Minton wants to know why there are no lights on I-40 through Winston-Salem, and reporter David Ford has the answer on Carolina Curious.

Dozens of giant white fuel tanks sit along I-40 in Greensboro. One Carolina Curious question-asker wanted to know: Is storing that much fuel in one place a safety hazard?

Under North Carolina law, everyone running for office has to disclose any felony convictions. But what about felony charges where the case hasn't been decided yet?

Townships in North Carolina began during the Reconstruction Period to organize and oversee huge tracts of land. WFDD listener Carolyn Rhode wanted to know how they're used today.

There’s a unique dessert that’s found only in Surry County, North Carolina. It has a whole trail dedicated to it, with restaurants where you can find the dish. For this week’s Carolina Curious, WFDD’s Reyna Drake tried the treat for herself to discover — what exactly is sonker?

This week Reynolds American is celebrating the completion of its giant mural on Reynolds Boulevard. It tells the history of the company and its influence on Winston-Salem.Ahead of the celebration, we’re revisiting a Carolina Curious from last summer by WFDD’s Rachel Thomas. It all started when she saw giant doodles on the exterior of Reynolds’ building.