Housing Justice Now to host forum for Winston-Salem mayoral and city council candidates
A Winston-Salem-based housing rights group is hosting a city council and mayoral candidate forum this week.
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North Carolina voter ID trial rescheduled again for spring in federal court
A federal lawsuit filed over five years ago challenging North Carolina's new photo voter identification mandate is now set to go to trial in the spring, with an outcome that could possibly affect what people must do to cast ballots this fall.
Greensboro City Council will be able to review body cam footage from incident at city manager's house
On Monday a superior court judge gave a consent order to release the video footage to councilmembers. Officials say their request was made to verify that best practices were followed by the four police officers who responded to multiple domestic disturbance 911 calls on the evening of December 28 made from City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba’s home.
Parkway officials looking for people interested in taking on historic facilities
National Park Service officials are looking for individuals or businesses to relaunch three historic properties along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Winston-Salem, Forsyth County planning board recommend approval of zoning change for industrial park in Rural Hall
The City-County Planning Board of Forsyth County and Winston-Salem recommended approval of a zoning request for more than 100 acres of land that could bring a new, industrial park to Rural Hall.
New toolkit will help NC school districts prepare for the end of COVID-19 relief funds
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction plans to help local school districts make tough spending decisions as federal COVID-19 relief funds expire this year.
Greensboro to host ACC men's hoops tournament in 2027 and 2029
The newly released schedule of Atlantic Coast Conference championship sites has good news for Greensboro.
New Child Behavioral Health dashboard compiles critical statewide data
The online tool includes information on things like the percentage of children across the state diagnosed with depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or ADHD, and substance use disorder. Metrics also include emergency department numbers.
Longtime Forsyth Commissioner Dave Plyler to step down, drop re-election bid
Commissioner Dave Plyler, whose smooth baritone voice has been a feature of Forsyth County government meetings for 40 years, is resigning effective June 30 and will not seek re-election.
Greensboro development report shows continued growth for the city last year
A report out of the city of Greensboro showed continued growth for the city in 2023, including the value of construction hitting a historic mark of $1 billion.