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.

The city is calling on residents and businesses to dim their lights to help migrating birds.

District officials are considering closing Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve at the end of the year due to declining enrollment and reductions in state funding.