Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools students and staff went back to school today. Many said they were feeling optimistic about the new school year.

Up to $2 million in assistance will be available to small businesses, nonprofits and agricultural entities affected by the drought.

In the first 42 days of the teen curfew, encounters with youth — whether offenders or victims — are down 26%, particularly during curfew hours.

For some Triad residents, Dutch Bros is more than just another coffee shop. Since opening locations in Winston-Salem and Greensboro this year, the Oregon-based chain has drawn crowds well beyond the drive-thru.