Carolina Curious: What is the history of Lexington barbecue?
For this week's Carolina Curious, listener Tyler Foster wanted to know how the culinary tradition of Lexington BBQ got started.
Culture
Boone to celebrate Pride with parade, festival this Saturday
Attendees can expect live bands, vendors, floats, a kids zone with face painting and more this year.
Carolina Curious: Why is Winston-Salem's Buena Vista neighborhood pronounced 'BYOO-nuh' Vista?
The seemingly odd pronunciation of a popular Winston-Salem neighborhood, Buena Vista, has one of our listeners wondering why people say it that way.
In this edition of Carolina Curious, WFDD’s Amy Diaz talks to residents, a librarian and an expert in linguistics to find the answer.
Carolina Curious: What's known about Edward R. Murrow's roots in Guilford County?
With the new play, "Good Night, and Good Luck," war correspondent Edward R. Murrow is back in the public dialogue. In this week’s edition of Carolina Curious, Bethany Chafin looks into his roots and early days in the Piedmont.
Winston-Salem to celebrate Pride this Saturday
Winston-Salem’s Pride Parade is on the same day activists across the country, and in the Triad, are holding “No Kings” demonstrations. Despite political tensions, Pride organizers say the day will remain peaceful, safe and celebratory.
Juneteenth in the Triad: festivals, community events and more
A number of festivals and celebrations are taking place throughout the Piedmont Triad to celebrate Juneteenth in 2025.
Guilford County Veterans Memorial raises funds to renovate site
Planned improvements include adding new flags to the site that represent the armed forces and receiving a decommissioned helicopter from the N.C. Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Association.
High Point partners with local nonprofit on improvements for neighborhoods
Communities in and around the downtown area are eligible for grants to support initiatives such as public safety enhancement or green spaces.
North Carolina remains a top tourist destination
Travelers to North Carolina spent nearly $37 billion last year, surpassing the previous record set in 2023.
The Guilford College Bryan Series to end in April
The speaker series was originally free but became a subscription model around the same time organizers moved it off campus. It’s been held at the Tanger Center since 2022.