National Black Theatre Festival returns in August after three-year break
The National Black Theatre Festival is returning to Winston-Salem this summer after a pandemic hiatus.
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Surry County wildfire burns 200 acres
Firefighters are continuing to battle a blaze that has burned more than 200 acres of forest land in Surry County.
Hundreds rally in support of Ukraine in NC capital
On Sunday, more than 300 people gathered at the state capitol in Raleigh for the "Stand with Ukraine rally." There were speeches by elected officials and others, traditional music performances, lot
Father and son Latino firefighters on the frontlines of Winston Weaver fire
The Winston Weaver fertilizer plant fire broke out on January 31. It lasted for days, displacing residents within the one-mile evacuation zone and putting emergency responders in harm's way.
NC lawmakers introduce bill to allow COVID relief funds to be used for affordable housing
A bipartisan bill introduced by two North Carolina members of Congress would let states apply federal COVID relief money to affordable housing efforts.
$60-million development project comes to East Winston
A $60-million development project is coming to East Winston, an historically underserved community in Winston-Salem.
Greensboro gets federal funding to launch innovation district
The City of Greensboro is getting $3 million in federal funding to help launch an innovation district to lure high-tech businesses and advanced manufacturing to downtown.
