Greensboro report shows steady growth but sharp demand for housing
The sustained growth comes as a study shows the region needs more than 32,000 new residential units.
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UNCSA School of Drama receives $1M gift
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.
PVH to close Yadkin County center, affecting more than 300 jobs
PVH is among the largest employers in the county, says Bobby Todd of the Yadkin County Economic Development Council.
Federal regulatory agency expedites next steps in Transco pipeline expansion in the Triad
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.
'That's not who we are': Triad teachers respond to policy change allowing ICE raids in schools
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.
Project mapping past racial covenants in Forsyth County gets the community involved
More than 5,000 deeds will be available for individuals to review and learn about the once-enforced restrictions they included.
Democrats and voting groups say a bid to toss out North Carolina ballots is an attack on democracy
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.
Majority of North Carolina private school vouchers go to white students and religious schools
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.
Downtown Winston-Salem's Sweet Potatoes restaurant to close
The owners estimate they’ve served more than two million customers, and the business has earned multiple accolades, including a Best Chef of the Southeast nomination for Stephanie Tyson by the James Beard Foundation.