The district is requesting a 9% increase in county funding. But officials say that is not enough to cover expenses without making reductions.

Governor Josh Stein, Senate Leader Phil Berger and Speaker of the House Destin Hall announced the plan in a joint press release. The North Carolina Association of Educators is not convinced that a new committee is what public schools need.

N.C. Department of Health and Human Services officials reiterated their request for $319 million in state funds for Medicaid during a legislative oversight committee meeting on Tuesday.

A new survey shows Winston-Salem firefighters are paid less than those in peer cities. Now council members are considering raises and a possible property tax increase.