The names of nine transformative artists, arts educators and supporters were etched in bronze and embedded in Winston-Salem's Walk of Fame. Among them was public radio figure and Wake Forest University professor emeritus Julian Burroughs, who set WFDD on its path more than 50 years ago.

"Like many other North Carolinians, I do not want it in our state," said Gov. Josh Stein of the reported plans to reopen the Rivers Correctional Institution in northeastern Hertford County.

After a months-long national search, the North Carolina Board of Community Colleges chose Monty Sullivan to oversee the system’s 58 colleges serving 600,000 students.

Six days and 221 laps later at the Formula Sun Grand Prix, Appalachian State University's solar vehicle team, Team Sunergy, is moving on to its next big race. The team now prepares for the American Solar Challenge, a weeklong cross-country race that kicks off July 25th.