Morning News Briefs: Friday, February 17th, 2017
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HPU Poll Finds Support For Teachers But Concerns About Direction Of Schools
A new poll from High Point University finds North Carolinians strongly support more investment in education.
Wake Forest Dedicates Building In Memory Of Maya Angelou
Wake Forest University will honor the legacy of Maya Angelou on Friday. The campus community is dedicating a new residence hall in her memory.
Councilman Wants To Reaffirm Winston-Salem As A 'Welcoming' City
The City of Winston-Salem will consider a proposal to reaffirm that it's a “welcoming” place for refugees and immigrants. But not everyone is on board.
The Importance Of Connecting With Nature: Linda Kinney
Linda Kinney works in the education division of the North Carolina Zoo and sits down with Radio Camper, Jude Grayer, about her job and the outdoors.
Empowering Young Women Through Robotics: Shalynn Slozer
Shalynn Slozer talks to Radio Camper, Jessi Denny, about empowering young women to enter the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Lowe's To Hire 600 Full-Time Workers In Wilkesboro
North Carolina-based home improvement retailer Lowe's says it will add at least 600 full-time customer-support and central production office positions in Wilkes County, the company's former home co
Six Charged In North Carolina With Trafficking A Ton Of Pot
Six people in western North Carolina have been arrested after officials found more than a ton of marijuana in a van.
Morning News Briefs: Thursday, February 16th, 2017
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Community Raising Money For Refugee Child Mauled By Pit Bulls
A fundraising campaign benefitting a child who was mauled by a dog in Greensboro is quickly gaining steam toward a $50,000 goal. The injured toddler is the son of recent Syrian refugees.