Forsyth County Approves New Jail Medical Provider
The Forsyth County Detention Center will have a new health care provider for inmates at the facility. Commissioners officially approved a new contract with NaphCare.
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U.S. Considers Greensboro Site To House Unaccompanied Minors
Federal officials are considering a former Greensboro private school as a transitional housing site for unaccompanied refugee minors.
Tasha Logan Ford Hired As First Female City Manager Of High Point
Tasha Logan Ford is poised to make history as High Point's new city manager.
WFDD Wins Regional Murrow Award For 'Overall Excellence'
88.5 WFDD has received a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for “Overall Excellence” for its work in 2020.
As City Mulls Independent Investigation Into Marcus Smith’s Death, Tensions Run High
Greensboro's City Council is weighing whether to open an independent investigation into the death of Marcus Deon Smith.
Most North Carolina Adults Have Now Gotten A COVID-19 Shot
Most North Carolina adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot, according to data released by the state Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday.
Rep. Kathy Manning Touts Restaurant Relief
Congresswoman Kathy Manning (NC-06) was at a Winston-Salem restaurant Wednesday to talk about federal funding for the industry, which has struggled during the pandemic.
With Vaccinations Rising, Passenger Travel Picks Up At PTI
Passenger travel is starting to increase again at Piedmont Triad International Airport. Officials are hoping it's the beginning of a bounce back after a year of steep losses.
NC Senate Bill Would Tighten Guidelines For Needle Exchange Programs
A North Carolina Senate bill that attempts to tighten syringe service programs has caused alarm among some public health advocates.