Guilford County Schools asks for $44 million increase from county in proposed budget
Guilford County Schools officials say more funding is needed in part, to offset the cost of students going to charter schools.
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New census figures show slight gains in Forsyth and Guilford, outpaced by some surrounding counties
State demographer Michael Cline says the state’s growth is largely driven by two groups: retirees seeking homes in the mountains or on the coast, and younger people moving here for jobs in metro areas.
North Carolina GOP town hall gets rowdy as attendees hurl scathing questions on Trump
Before answering an attendee's question about President Donald Trump's “destructive and disastrous trade war,” U.S. Rep.
Strong ski season despite Helene is a sign of mountain resiliency, resort executive says
In the High Country there’s still snow on ski slopes and a couple of good weeks left to enjoy the winter sports, says Kimberley Jochl, president of the North Carolina Ski Areas Association.
The Moravian Church community aims to help first-time homebuyers in Winston-Salem with new project
The Equitable Homeownership Project aims to build homes for those making up to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) in Winston-Salem.
Forsyth County health educator sees uptick in 911 overdose calls among minors
Hannah Phillips, a substance use educator for Forsyth County, is tracking youth overdoses and educating that demographic on the risks of drug use.
North Carolina's new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address
New North Carolina Democratic Gov.
Echoes of the Pandemic: Five years after lockdowns began, ER doctor JJ Hoff shares his reflections
In 2020, Duke Emergency Medicine Specialist Dr. JJ Hoff was still in training, working as a resident in the ER. In our new series, he shares stories about the cases that have stayed with him, and how health care workers have coped with a once unthinkable crisis.
Tens of billions in Hurricane Helene aid to start by March 21
Tens of billions in aid for victims of Hurricane Helene should start flowing later this month, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins pledged Wednesday, but delays are already making it hard this year for some farmers to plant crops.
Former Summerfield staff prepare defamation lawsuit against town council, mayor says
Tensions are rising in Summerfield as former staff members prepare to take legal action against the town. This comes amid allegations of missing data and financial mismanagement.