Shooting involving state troopers shuts down parts of I-85 South
According to The North Carolina Department of Transportation, the roadway reopened around 5 p.m.
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North Carolina musicians find surprise viral fame with 'The Righteous Gemstones' hit
“Turn the Other Cheek” from the HBO comedy has gone viral, bringing unexpected attention to the duo behind it — a North Carolina team known as Hot Goat Music.
Local leaders call on future WS/FCS interim superintendent to prioritize community partnerships
In a letter to the school board, several community organizers said the district's current financial crisis makes it even more important for the future interim superintendent to continue partnering with the community.
Pre-Revolutionary War battle anniversary to be commemorated on Alamance site
On Saturday, reenactors portraying soldiers, field hospital workers, Royalist Gov. Tryon, among others, will recreate the battle at Alamance Battleground State Historic Site.
Guilford County Schools considers four elementary school closures due to low enrollment
The four schools up for closure are Madison, Southern, Vandalia and Washington Elementary.
'Reveal' journalist goes into the waters of Appalachia to assess damage to hellbender ecosystems
Journalist Jackie Flynn Morgensen says what happened to the hellbender salamanders after Helene could give glimpses into how extinctions happen.
WS/FCS needs to cut additional $13M from budget to avoid deficit, bringing total cuts to $36M
Officials say the district overspent on personnel in its budget last year, due in part to inaccurate financial projections. The district aims to come up with a savings plan in the next two weeks.
NC Justice Anita Earls says protests over contested race raised awareness about electing judges
The reason Democrat Allison Riggs wasn’t sworn in until Tuesday was because her opponent, Republican Jefferson Griffin, contested the election for six months.
Trump's order to increase timber production has potential consequences for North Carolina
In March, President Trump signed an executive order to increase domestic timber production by streamlining federal policies. The move will have environmental and economic consequences in North Carolina.
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.