Forecasters say highs could top 100 degrees starting Wednesday and may reach 105 on July 4 — a record for the Greensboro area.

Forsyth County Department of Social Services officials say there's a shortage of licensed foster homes. They've had to rely heavily on private agencies, often placing children outside of the county.

Inmates seized control of parts of a regional jail in eastern North Carolina on Monday after overpowering correctional staff, authorities said.

To mark America’s 250th birthday, StoryCorps and Morning Edition are launching Connect250 — a nationwide project inviting people to connect through conversation. Founder Dave Isay spoke with WFDD's April Laissle about the project.