Burlington economic development director to take High Point position
City of High Point leaders stayed local when they chose Peter Bishop to be their next economic development director.
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Forsyth Tech kicks off series of community events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Forsyth Technical Community College kicked off an event series on Monday commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It’s a collaboration between local universities, nonprofit organization Triad Cultural Arts, and other community members.
Guilford County considers increasing property tax collection rate for municipalities
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners is considering increasing the property tax collection rate for its municipalities, which has remained unchanged for 13 years.
Panthers fire GM Scott Fitterer after finishing with NFL-worst 2-15 record
The Carolina Panthers now need a head coach and a general manager.
The Panthers announced Monday they have fired GM Scott Fitterer one day after the team finished with an NFL-worst 2-15 record.
A major storm sweeping the US is expected to bring heavy rain, snow to the East Coast this weekend
A winter weather system moving through the U.S.
Renowned author and former state poet laureate Fred Chappell dies at 87
Chappell grew up in the mill town of Canton in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. In a documentary about his life, “Fred Chappell: I Am One of You Forever,” he said he carried the mountains with him whenever he went.
He spent most of his career in Greensboro, writing and teaching in the graduate-level creative writing program he helped build.
Head of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County steps down
After three years leading the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, President and CEO Chase Law is stepping down. She arrived during the challenging years of the pandemic when venues were shuttered throughout the region.
RSV has likely peaked in Triad as flu and COVID-19 cases increase
As the respiratory viral season picks up, local infectious disease expert Dr. Christopher Ohl gave an update Friday on three major viruses health care providers are seeing.
Treasured Triad historian Fam Brownlee has died at 80
Historian, cherished storyteller, and Winston-Salem native Fam Brownlee has died.
Three events for job seekers scheduled in Winston-Salem this month
Several events designed to help job seekers find work are scheduled for this month in Winston-Salem, and they’re being funded through the American Rescue Plan Act.