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Conservative activist remains on ballot for a seat in N.C. House of Representatives for now

4:42pm January 10, 2024

The Rockingham County Board of Elections voted three to two Wednesday to keep conservative activist Joseph Gibson III on the primary ballot running for a North Carolina State House seat. This comes after his candidacy was challenged by the county Republican Party chair, alleging that he wasn’t able to run for office due to past felony charges in another state.

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Proposed homeowners insurance hike would hit NC areas hardest hit by climate change

3:37pm January 10, 2024

by Paul Garber

The North Carolina Rate Bureau kicked off the new year by asking state officials for a major increas

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In $25M settlement, North Carolina city `deeply remorseful' for man's wrongful conviction, prison

2:42pm January 10, 2024

by Associated Press

Lawyers for a man wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 44 years say he's reached a $25 million combined settlement with a central North Carolina city and the state of North Carolina. The settlement was announced Tuesday by attorneys for Ronnie Long and the city of Concord. I

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UNC report could help guide state's response to reduction in federal funding for crime victim services

2:41pm January 10, 2024

by DJ Simmons

A recent assessment by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill could help state officials navigate a reduction in federal funding for victims of crime services.

Greens growing in a raised bed at Moore Elementary School

Moore Elementary School students learn about ecosystems hands-on with community garden

1:10pm January 10, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Students at Moore Elementary School in Winston-Salem are learning about ecosystems, plants, and food through gardening on campus. Volunteers will spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service working on more outdoor projects for the school.

Education

UNCG's community will find out next week which programs face elimination

9:12am January 10, 2024

by Paul Garber

It’s a pivotal week in the process that has been ongoing for more than a year to determine how best to rein in expenses at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Winston-Salem to fund cold weather emergency shelter for unhoused people

4:37pm January 09, 2024

by April Laissle

The city of Winston-Salem has agreed to help fund a shelter for those who need housing during dangerously cold weather.

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Housing

Winston-Salem City Council approves sale of apartment building despite opposition from tenants

3:29pm January 09, 2024

by DJ Simmons

Winston-Salem City Council approved the sale of a Spring Street apartment building Monday despite concern from its residents and advocates.

Economy

North Carolina insurance industry proposes average 42% homeowner premium increase

2:03pm January 09, 2024

by Associated Press

Another round of setting homeowner insurance policy rates in North Carolina has begun with the industry seeking a 42.2% average statewide premium increase that would begin in the summer.

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Health & Safety

Sprawling storm wallops US with tornado reports, damage and heavy snow, closing roads and schools

8:55pm January 08, 2024

by Scott McFetridge and Kathy McCormack, Associated Press, WFDD staff

In North Carolina, one person has died and two other people were in critical condition after a suspected tornado struck a mobile home park in the town of Claremont, which is north of Charlotte, according to Amy McCauley, a spokesperson for Catawba County. The county has also been dealing with downed trees and flooding.