Davidson-Davie Community College program targets health care worker shortage
North Carolina has a shortage of health care workers and the situation may get worse over the next decade.
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WS/FCS to increase random use of metal detectors in high schools
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools plans to increase random, unannounced use of metal detectors in high schools. District officials say they hope the technology will deter individuals from bringing weapons on campus.
Newly veto-proof North Carolina GOP files transgender bans
On the heels of a Democratic state lawmaker's seismic shift to the Republican Party, North Carolina Republicans have filed a flurry of bills aimed at transgender youth as they look to capitalize on their newly attained supermajority.
Despite legislative efforts, Guilford County School Board does not seat GOP appointment
The District 3 vacancy on the Guilford County Board of Education was filled Tuesday night – but not by the GOP’s pick as expected. The board voted 6-2 to appoint Bill J. Goebel, after months of rejecting Guilford County Schools teacher Michael Logan.
An effort to preserve Black history is under way in Greensboro neighborhood
An effort to preserve Black history is underway in Greensboro. South Benbow Road residents want their neighborhood included on the National Register of Historic Places
State officials encourage safe driving during Work Zone Awareness Week
It’s Work Zone Awareness Week in North Carolina, and the message from state officials is to “slow down, pay attention, and don’t drive distracted.” They’re asking that motorists pay particular atte
Party switch gives GOP veto-proof control in North Carolina
A Democrat in the North Carolina state House switched to the Republican Party on Wednesday, giving the GOP veto-proof control in both chambers of the legislature and handing Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper a setback in trying to block hardline conservative policies in his final two years in office.
After more than 30 years, City of Winston-Salem takes over recycling collections from contractor
The City of Winston-Salem has taken over residential recycling collections from Waste Management of Carolinas Inc., which had done the job for over 30 years.