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“I have watched these folks work so hard all day long, and at 3:30 when our school dismisses, slip into the restroom to put on their uniform or to freshen up and head straight to their second jobs. Many times they would work till 9, 10, 11 o'clock at night and sacrifice time with their families in order to help and educate our kids.”
With Boone mural completed, artist Scott Nurkin turns his attention to 9th Wonder
An artist who commemorates North Carolina’s musical heritage has just completed a mural of Doc and Merle Watson in Boone.
North Carolina Democrats blast GOP elections bill, but may need help from public, courts to stop it
North Carolina Democratic lawmakers said Monday that a Republican bill containing election and ballot changes that Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper previously vetoed, as well as new measures, would harm democracy and embrace unfounded election fraud allegations if enacted.
WS/FCS receives grant to clean site of new Brunson Elementary
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will receive nearly $750,000 from the U.S.
Upcoming expo focuses on Black men's health
An upcoming expo in the Triad will focus on Black men’s health, timed to kick off National Men’s Health Week.
Two wounded, suspect killed in Denton standoff
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man killed after a lengthy standoff with officers Wednesday night as 59-year-old Gideon Macon.
Black community organizers host week of healing for those impacted by gun violence
Black community organizers in Winston-Salem are hosting a week of events intended to help people heal from the impacts of gun violence.
Bosch plans $130M expansion, 400 new jobs in Lincolnton
The Bosch power tools company is planning a major expansion at its Lincoln County manufacturing site.
Let's Talk About It: How do we discuss Juneteenth?
In this episode of "Let's Talk About It," Dialogue Company founder David Campt and WFDD reporter David Ford discuss the wide-ranging perceptions people have about Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, and how we reflect on it.
Expert raises concerns about changes to NC teen driving rules
A North Carolina driving safety expert is raising concerns about a new state law that will soon permanently shorten the amount of time teenagers must wait before driving unsupervised.