Dr. David Zaas is moving into a new position after being appointed Atrium's CEO on Jan. 1.

New population estimates show that U.S. growth in metro areas slowed sharply as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.

The N.C. Criminal Justice Analysis Center released the report, “Firearm Violence Across North Carolina,” this month. It shows trends in rural, urban and suburban communities to help officials improve safety policies.

Guilford and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school systems have listed increased exceptional children funding and positions as legislative priorities.