5:00pm Nov 24, 2020
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
Live Updates: Coronavirus In North Carolina
Stay up to date with everything COVID-19 related at Coronavirus Central.
WFDD reporters will update this page with the latest news of the coronavirus in North Carolina. Scroll down for older updates. Para versión en Español, haga click aquí.
3:17pm Nov 25, 2020
Politics & Government
Politics & Government Health & Safety
Winston-Salem Order Could Mean Fines, Jail Time For Mask And Capacity Violations
9:40am Nov 25, 2020
Politics & Government
Politics & Government
Third-Party Candidates Made Little Headway In NC 2020 Election
Third-party candidates hoped to capitalize on the expanded political divide this election. But as Hunt Wasden reports, that support didn’t happen in North Carolina.
9:01am Nov 25, 2020
Economy
Economy Health & Safety
High Point University Poll Shows COVID-19 Changing Holiday Shopping Behaviors
A High Point University poll shows that over half
6:24pm Nov 24, 2020
News
News
10 New Counties Designated 'Red' Under State COVID-19 Alert System
Almost every COVID-19 metric the state monitors is heading in the wrong direction, according to data pr
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5:40pm Nov 25, 2020
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
Últimas Novedades: Coronavirus En Carolina Del Norte
WFDD actualizará esta página con las últimas novedades acerca del Coronavirus en Carolina del Norte. Podrás encontrar noticias más antiguas al final de la página.
6:18pm Nov 24, 2020
Politics & Government
Politics & Government
North Carolina Certifies November General Election Results
The North Carolina State Board of Elections certified the results of the November general election on Tuesday, awarding the state's 15 electoral votes to President Donald Trump.
11:39am Nov 24, 2020
Transportation
Transportation Health & Safety
N.C. Officials Offer Guidelines On Holiday Travel
North Carolina health officials have released a set of guidelines for peop
8:50am Nov 24, 2020
Economy
Economy
Early Months Of Pandemic Left 100,000 In Region Unemployed
North Carolina A&T University researchers have been studying the impact of the pandemic on Triad job losses and unemployment, with preliminary findings showing the outbreak ha
5:02am Nov 30, 2020
World News
World News National Economy Politics & Government
IRS Says Its Own Error Sent $1,200 Stimulus Checks To Non-Americans Overseas
The IRS now says its own error caused thousands of non-Americans living overseas to mistakenly receive $1,200 stimulus checks — and the mistake could happen again if more stimulus money goes out.
5:02am Nov 30, 2020
National
National Health & Safety
As Hospitals Fill With COVID-19 Patients, Medical Reinforcements Are Hard To Find
Last spring, nurses and doctors traveled to New York and other COVID hot spots to help overwhelmed hospitals. But with the virus spreading everywhere, hospitals now have nowhere to turn for help.
5:02am Nov 30, 2020
World News
World News National
Iran Vows To Retaliate For Killing Of Nuclear Scientist
Iran says that it will retaliate for the killing of its top nuclear scientist, and it suspects Israel. How will this complicate the already volatile relationship among Iran, Israel and the U.S.?
5:02am Nov 30, 2020
National
National
Too Many Storms, Not Enough Names
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season ends Monday. And it couldn't come soon enough. The season set plenty of records, including the most named storms, the latest a category 5 formed and many others.
5:02am Nov 30, 2020
World News
World News National Economy Politics & Government
IRS Says Its Own Error Sent $1,200 Stimulus Checks To Non-Americans Overseas
The IRS now says its own error caused thousands of non-Americans living overseas to mistakenly receive $1,200 stimulus checks — and the mistake could happen again if more stimulus money goes out.
5:02am Nov 30, 2020
World News
World News National
Iran Vows To Retaliate For Killing Of Nuclear Scientist
Iran says that it will retaliate for the killing of its top nuclear scientist, and it suspects Israel. How will this complicate the already volatile relationship among Iran, Israel and the U.S.?
5:02am Nov 30, 2020
World News
World News
Protesters Across France Demonstrate Against Security Bill
A proposed security measure that would restrict the filming of police officers led to large protests in France over the weekend. The protests follow footage that showed police beating up a Black man.
5:02am Nov 30, 2020
World News
World News
2015 Earthquake May Have Altered Height Of Mount Everest
How tall is Mount Everest? It varies with seismic activity and climate change. China and Nepal remeasured it after an earthquake, and will announce their findings.
4:55am Nov 30, 2020
World News
World News
French Police Could Face Assault Charges In Beating That Sparked Protests
Preliminary charges were filed against four police officers allegedly involved in the Nov. 21 beating of Michel Zecler in Paris that has prompted major protests throughout the country.
9:42pm Nov 29, 2020
World News
World News
Scores Killed In Massacre Of Farmers In Nigeria
Residents say scores of agricultural workers were slaughtered in Borno state on Saturday. Boko Haram is active in the area.
11:35am Nov 29, 2020
Arts
Arts
David Prowse, Actor Behind Darth Vader, Dies At 85
Audiences heard James Earl Jones' voice as the iconic Star Wars villain, but it was Prowse behind Darth Vader's mask.
10:33am Nov 29, 2020
Books
Books Arts
For Fall's Dark Days, 3 Tales In Translation To Match The Mood
Sometimes, when the days are getting shorter and the world seems like it's getting darker, a melancholy read seems like just the thing — so here are three fittingly dark novels in translation.
7:55am Nov 29, 2020
Books
Books Arts
Misty Copeland Celebrates Ballet's Beautiful Friendships In 'Bunheads'
Copeland hopes her book will help young dancers feel comfortable in the studio and on the stage. She says illustrator Setor Fiadzigbey channeled "superhero energy" into dancers leaping off the page.
7:55am Nov 29, 2020
Arts
Arts
Who Cares About The No. 1 Toy When You Could Have No. 2?
The market remains flush with toys that poop: Gotta Go Flamingo, Poopsie Slime Surprise, Doggie Doo, Fishin' For Floaters. "It's a very light taboo," says Mary Higbe of Goliath Games.
7:55am Nov 29, 2020
Arts
Arts
Sohla El-Waylly Talks Holiday Traditions And Her Path To Stardom
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with cooking show host Sohla El-Waylly about re-imagined holiday meals and the challenges she embraces in the kitchen and in life.
8:54pm Nov 28, 2020
Books
Books Arts
Finding A Voice And Coming To Terms With A Stutter In 'I Talk Like A River'
Jordan Scott is a poet, a master of words, and a stutterer. His new kids' book, gorgeously illustrated by Sydney Smith, chronicles his childhood journey towards coming to terms with his stutter.