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Health & Safety

Region sees wave of COVID, but flu and RSV cases on the decline

4:16pm January 10, 2023

The region is currently experiencing another wave of COVID-19 cases. Novant Health Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. David Priest said at a press briefing Tuesday that this was not unexpected.

Politics & Government

Winston-Salem City Manager Lee Garrity to retire in June

4:11pm January 10, 2023

by Paul Garber

Longtime Winston-Salem City Manager Lee Garrity has let city officials know he plans to retire in June.

Education

Winston-Salem State University chancellor to step down

9:38am January 10, 2023

by April Laissle

The chancellor of Winston-Salem State University is preparing to step down.

Arts & Music

Miss America Nia Imani Franklin joins Winston-Salem Symphony in hometown production

3:53pm January 09, 2023

by David Ford

The Triad’s own Nia Imani Franklin, Miss America 2019, joins the Winston-Salem Symphony this month in concert.

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Crime

Police: Father killed 4 relatives, self in weekend shooting

4:50pm January 07, 2023

by Paul Garber and Eddie Garcia, Associated Press

A shooting that left five dead in North Carolina occurred when a man shot and killed his wife and three children and then himself, police said Monday.

Education

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education members sworn in after delay

4:23pm January 06, 2023

by Amy Diaz

The recently elected Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education members were sworn in on Jan.

Health & Safety

Greensboro opens new Safe Parking site for those experiencing homelessness

4:22pm January 06, 2023

by Bethany Chafin

The City of Greensboro has opened a new space to assist those experiencing homelessness.

Arts, Music & Culture

Let's Talk About It: Reflect, Ask, Connect, Expand

6:00am January 06, 2023

by David Ford

Being a persuasive dialogue partner requires a major shift away from our usual mindset of "Let me tell you why you’re wrong and I’m right." Today on Let's Talk About It, dialogue coach David Campt shares his roadmap with WFDD’s David Ford for getting into a more productive mind space as we enter potentially fraught conversations.

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