NEA cuts already being felt in the Triad
As the Trump administration eyes new cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts, the impacts are being felt across the country including North Carolina.
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Heavy High Country rain leads to some flooding in low-lying areas
Damage so far has been minimal, mostly limited to flooding on low-lying roads and bridges, says Will Holt, director of Watauga County’s Emergency Services.
North Carolina justice sworn in after long battle over result
North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs was sworn in to a new term on Tuesday after the Democrat won a months-long fight against her Republican rival’s challenges to thousands of ballots.
Forsyth County groups to host LGBTQ+ mental health event Wednesday
LGBTQ young people are more than four times as likely to attempt suicide than their peers. The event Wednesday is designed to offer support and resources to address the needs of the community during this Mental Health Awareness Month.
Greensboro Bound Book Festival to bring authors, poets to downtown area
The free event will include a wide range of panels for adults and children.
Town halls on WS/FCS five-year strategic plan continue this week
The district began engaging with students, staff and community members last fall to learn about what is and isn’t working in the school system.
NC Peer Warmline launches dashboard during Mental Health Awareness Month
The Warmline is a free resource for anyone facing emotional distress, substance use challenges, or other mental health struggles.
Carolina Curious: How were the Sauratown Mountains formed?
While the Triad area is part of the foothills, we do have a mountain range we can call our own. It includes the landmark Pilot Knob.
For this week's Carolina Curious, WFDD's Paul Garber was wondering: How did the Sauratown Mountains form here, and what sets them apart?
Ousted top election official in key swing state urges civility toward 'caretakers of our democracy'
The former North Carolina elections director who was ousted last week after a politically motivated move by Republicans said Friday she hopes the new leadership will approach elections in a nonpartisan way and called for an end to verbal attacks against those who oversee the voting process.
Bitty & Beau's Coffee in downtown Winston-Salem to close
The closure of Bitty & Beau’s Coffee was announced by a sign on the door of the Fourth Street location, explaining that the business faced financial burdens it could not overcome.