NorthState to invest $51M in expanding fiber internet in Forsyth, Randolph counties
The communications company NorthState is pledging a $51 million investment to expand fiber-optic internet service to Forsyth and Randolph counties.
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Fast-growing green jobs pay more, Wake Forest economist says
New research by Wake Forest University economist Mark Curtis finds that jobs in the renewable energy sector have tripled in the last 15 years, a figure that could grow with the recent passage of th
Wake Forest Baptist Church votes to dissolve
Members of Wake Forest Baptist Church have voted to dissolve following years of declining and aging membership, limited financial resources, and a new rental policy by the school.
Pediatrician: Monkeypox in children more likely to come from home exposure than school
How concerned should parents be about their child contracting monkeypox in school settings?
Angelou, Bearden featured in interview film to be shown at Reynolda House
A 40-year-old interview between two major Black artists will be shown this month at Reynolda House Museum of American Art.
Report takes aim at EPA, WFU, and local officials over Weaver fire response
A recent study claims local officials and environmental agencies downplayed hazardous air conditions during the Winston Weaver fertilizer plant fire — and more should have been done to alert the public.
ACLU: NC's rejection of LGBTQ-themed vanity license plates raises 'constitutional concerns'
A civil rights group says North Carolina's refusal to allow vanity license plates with LGBTQ themes raises “constitutional concerns.”
State officials encourage back-to-school vaccinations
With children heading back to school this month, state officials are reminding families of the importance of staying up-to-date on required and recommended vaccinations.