"A Life Well Lived: Mrs. Dunning's Lesson Plan for Happiness," by longtime educator Phyllis Dunning, draws on the author's 33 years of lived experiences in and out of the classroom.

After years of study, the Winston-Salem Transit Authority presented its proposed route network changes to the city council on Monday. They were approved unanimously.

Local governments and nonprofits in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin counties can now apply for a share of $40 million to help rebuild business districts damaged by Hurricane Helene.

The new group will evaluate existing services and provide recommendations to the city council to address gaps.