Bill seeking to ban virtually all abortions in NC will not advance
A bill filed Monday seeking to ban most abortions in North Carolina will not be heard in the N.C.
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Tariffs unlikely to bring back furniture manufacturing jobs, association CEO says
Shannon Williams says the tariffs by the administration aren’t likely to bring them back, in part because there’s not a demand for factory jobs or a skilled workforce to fill them.
State Board of Elections offers guidance to voters caught in Griffin ballot challenge
Many affected voters can ensure their ballots are counted by updating their registration forms online, officials say.
Federal government revokes visa of international student at Appalachian State University
A spokesperson for App State told WFDD that officials discovered this after monitoring international students’ visa status closely over the past few days, following a string of terminations in the state.
Court directive to notify voters in close North Carolina election blocked for now
North Carolina's Supreme Court temporarily halted enforcement on Monday of an appeals court decision that favored a Republican candidate in a close and unresolved November election for a seat on the state's highest court.
Forsyth County Sheriff Kimbrough appointed to Governor's Crime Commission
The Commission sets program priorities and makes recommendations to the governor for grant awards, with the goal of reducing crime and enhancing public safety.
Forsyth County concerned about federal cuts amid ongoing budget crunch
County Manager Shontell Robinson says federal funding is critical to many departments, including social services and environmental protection. The public health department has already been impacted, losing access to nearly $1 million set aside for COVID relief.
Guilford County Democratic lawmakers back diversity initiatives amid anti-DEI bills
Three of Guilford County's Democrat state legislators displayed support for the policies as community members voiced worries at a town hall about growing attempts to roll them back.
'Hands Off!' rallies draw crowds to Triad downtowns Saturday
Attendees’ top concerns included cuts to education and the implementation of tariffs. Billionaire Elon Musk’s name appeared on many signs denouncing his budget-cutting efforts.
Wake Forest University celebrates Maya Angelou during National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, and Wake Forest University is paying homage to one of its most renowned literary leaders, Maya Angelou.