The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education is on a tight timeline to find an interim superintendent to serve through the end of the school year. Don Phipps is stepping down at the end of September.

In downtown Winston-Salem, the Courtyard by Marriott was sold, and the Hotel Indigo is listed for sale. The moves come as Forsyth's tourism grew 11% in the first six months of 2026.

A coalition of attorneys general were suing the social media giant, alleging that Facebook and Instagram officials built their apps to be addictive and still told parents they are safe for teens.

Country music legend Dolly Parton leaves a legacy in North Carolina that extends well beyond her music. Since 2017, her Imagination Library has provided more than 24 million free books to young children across the state.