North Carolina House OKs ban on transgender youth surgeries
Transgender youth in North Carolina would have to wait until they turn 18 to receive gender-affirming surgeries under a bill approved Wednesday by the GOP-controlled state House.
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North Carolina House OKs bill tightening abortion limits
The North Carolina House on Wednesday approved a Republican package of abortion restrictions that would tighten the state's ban on the procedure from after 20 weeks to after 12 weeks, while creating new exceptions but also more requirements for pregnant women and physicians.
New North Carolina abortion limits on legislative fast track
Lawmakers began voting Wednesday on a Republican package of abortion restrictions that would tighten North Carolina's ban on the procedure from after 20 weeks to 12 weeks while creating new exceptions but also more requirements for pregnant women and physicians.
Greensboro, Winston-Salem vote to oppose statehouse bill changing city employee grievance process
The City of Greensboro joined Winston-Salem Tuesday in voting to oppose House Bill 470.
WS/FCS has one week to allocate $38.2 million for facilities projects
Roofs need to be replaced. Elevators need upgrades. Restrooms need renovation.
Transgender surgery ban advances in North Carolina House
Dozens of transgender North Carolinians and their supporters spoke out against state lawmakers Tuesday as a House committee advanced legislation banning gender-affirming surgeries for minors without allowing members of the public to testify.
North Carolina Republicans unveil new abortion restrictions
North Carolina Republican legislative leaders said on Tuesday there's agreement in the GOP-dominated legislature on backing a measure that would prohibit abortion in nearly all cases after roughly the first trimester of pregnancy.
Barkley comments may have connected new customers with Krispy Kreme, marketing expert says
North Carolina-based Krispy Kreme doughnuts enjoyed some unusual time in the sports spotlight recently when NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley effusively praised the glazed
10-year-old Triad performer is young Nala in Broadway production of 'The Lion King'
The Lion King is the highest-grossing Broadway musical of all time.
City of Winston-Salem asks public for help selecting new city manager
The City of Winston-Salem wants the public’s help to pick a new city manager.