Stein kicks off 'NC Strong' tour for North Carolina governor, with Cooper as special guest
North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein is holding his most public campaign event to date, nine months after the Democrat entered the race.
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Audit recommended University of North Carolina mandate training that could mitigate shootings
A 2020 internal audit at the University of North Carolina’s flagship campus — the location of two gun-related lockdowns this academic year — recommended the school consider requiring faculty and staff be trained in how to respond to an active shooter.
Climate change could lead to shifts in fall color peak, App State biologist says
The peak of fall foliage is right on time in the High Country, but climate change could make it harder to predict when it will happen each year.
Forsyth County to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for new courthouse
Officials are hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Forsyth County’s new courthouse this Thursday.
North Carolina receives nearly $15 million to boost mental health services for children and families
North Carolina is receiving $14.8 million to support mental health initiatives for children and families.
Summerfield Town Council takes first steps toward avoiding de-annexation
On Thursday, Summerfield Town Council members voted 3-2 in favor of a text amendment that paves the way for mixed use housing.
Former Appalachian State Chancellor Ken Peacock dies
The Appalachian State University community is mourning the death of former chancellor Dr. Kenneth E. Peacock.
Guilford County requests more COVID vaccines for residents
Guilford County's Health Department is requesting more doses of the new COVID-19 vaccine with fall underway. County commissioners received an update at a meeting on Thursday.
Novant Health cuts 160 positions
Winston-Salem-based Novant Health has announced it is reducing its workforce by more than 150 positions.
Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School in High Point is the first NC school named for a Latina person
High Point is now home to North Carolina's first school named after a Latina person. Guilford County Schools hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School this week.