Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to draft 2025-2030 strategic plan
WS/FCS officials say they want to establish clear, actionable goals to guide future decisions.
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Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover
Award-winning singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens has become the latest artist to call off an appearance at the Kennedy Center, which has been in upheaval since President Donald Trump forced out the center's leadership and was elected chair of the board of trustees.
Infant mortality rate remains high in Guilford County, new health assessment shows
In its first Community Health Assessment since 2019, the Guilford County Division of Public Health found infant mortality is on the rise in the area while life expectancy dropped.
Senate confirms Driscoll as Army secretary, putting an Iraq War vet at the helm
Driscoll, 38, of North Carolina, had served as an adviser to Vice President JD Vance, whom he met when both were attending Yale Law School. He served in the Army for less than four years and left at the rank of first lieutenant.
Greensboro officials request funds for water, sewer infrastructure improvements from state legislators
The city is requesting $160 million to help remove what are known as forever chemicals from one of its treatment plants.
Elon Poll: Americans remain deeply polarized when it comes to Trump administration
The survey found that overall about 45% of Americans approve of President Trump’s job performance so far. But starker differences appear when the responses are narrowed by party: 88% of Republicans say they approve of the president, versus 36% of Independents and just 11% of Democrats.
Esther Deaver, known as Winston-Salem's 'Bike Lady,' hospitalized after assault
Police have charged Donald Norwood Jr., 65, with first-degree kidnapping and assault in connection with Deaver’s injuries. Both charges are felonies.
New book by local author chronicles the life of Doc Watson
For many people, Watson is the face of traditional music, with a voice and finger-picking style that has influenced generations of musicians. Born and raised on a High Country farm, Watson rose to fame in the early '60s, bridging the gap between folk music and bluegrass, and would go on to release dozens of albums and win multiple Grammys.
Report shows Guilford County renters face big challenges when it comes to finding housing
The county could also see a steep shortage of units over the next few years, according to the study.
Davie, Watauga projects receive rural infrastructure grants
The money will be used to renovate a building in Mocksville to serve as SBA Home's first U.S. factory. The company supplies furniture to IKEA.