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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers wait to detain a person, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md. ALEX BRANDON/AP

Politics & Government

Winston-Salem immigration attorney shares observations, expectations for the future

1:12pm January 28, 2025

Winston-Salem immigration attorney, Helen Parsonage, sat down with WFDD's Santiago Ochoa to discuss her clients' fears and what changes she expects to see within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Housing

Greensboro report shows steady growth but sharp demand for housing

12:33pm January 28, 2025

by DJ Simmons

The sustained growth comes as a study shows the region needs more than 32,000 new residential units.

Arts

UNCSA School of Drama receives $1M gift

11:52am January 28, 2025

by Neal Charnoff

The money is being provided by actor and director Joe Mantello, a Class of ’84 graduate who has forged a significant career on stage and screen.

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Economy

PVH to close Yadkin County center, affecting more than 300 jobs

5:30am January 28, 2025

by Paul Garber

PVH is among the largest employers in the county, says Bobby Todd of the Yadkin County Economic Development Council.

A warning sign posted above the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2024.

Federal regulatory agency expedites next steps in Transco pipeline expansion in the Triad

5:00am January 28, 2025

by Santiago Ochoa

Environmental advocacy groups are concerned about the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's decision to forego an in-depth impact study for the proposed Transco natural gas pipeline expansion.

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'That's not who we are': Triad teachers respond to policy change allowing ICE raids in schools

4:41pm January 27, 2025

by Amy Diaz

President Trump’s administration announced last week that it would allow federal immigration agencies to make arrests at schools, among other places. WFDD’s Amy Diaz spoke to educators in the Triad about their concerns.

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A person fills a blue balloon with nitrous oxide gas from a metal canister

Health & Safety

Teens use 'food substance' to get high

10:00am January 27, 2025

by Trey, Calli and Macy

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Housing

Project mapping past racial covenants in Forsyth County gets the community involved

5:00am January 27, 2025

by DJ Simmons

More than 5,000 deeds will be available for individuals to review and learn about the once-enforced restrictions they included.

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A man stands at a podium in front of the state Supreme Court

Democrats and voting groups say a bid to toss out North Carolina ballots is an attack on democracy

9:18pm January 26, 2025

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

The Republican candidate in a race for a state Supreme Court seat, Jefferson Griffin, is still seeking to reverse the outcome, even after two recounts showed Democratic Associate Justice Allison Riggs narrowly winning the election. Riggs remains on the court while the legal battles play out.

Catholic school with desks and cross by a window

Education

Majority of North Carolina private school vouchers go to white students and religious schools

3:17pm January 24, 2025

by Amy Diaz

As of the first week of January, the state has disbursed about $124 million in private school vouchers, also known as Opportunity Scholarships, for the 2024-2025 school year.