Amy Diaz
Amy Diaz began covering education in North Carolina’s Piedmont region and High Country for WFDD in partnership with Report For America in 2022. Before entering the world of public radio, she worked as a local government reporter in Flint, Mich. where she was named the 2021 Rookie Writer of the Year by the Michigan Press Association.
Diaz is originally from Florida, where she interned at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and freelanced for the Tampa Bay Times. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of South Florida, but truly got her start in the field in elementary school writing scripts for the morning news. You can follow her on Twitter at @amydiaze.
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A state leader says a new program called NC Tri-Share could cut child care costs by 66% for some working families. -
According to Chad Flowers, an SBI spokesperson, the department won't be investigating the school district unless evidence of criminal wrongdoing is found by the State Auditor's office — which hasn't happened. -
Officials say this will bring their accrual rates more in line with those of other city employees, but it’s a change the local fire department union has pushed back against for months. -
The new policy defines “extreme heat” as temperatures at or above 95 degrees, and a heat index at or above 100. -
Local pediatrician Dr. Scott St. Clair will talk about the impacts of screen use and social media on student learning and mental health. -
In an email shared with WFDD, Lambeth told district officials the time to make a request for help was back in April, and that all deadlines for bill filings have passed for the session. -
Chief Baker is leaving her post after more than 28 years of service with the Graham Police Department. -
In a letter to legislators published Thursday afternoon, Board of Education Chair Deanna Kaplan says the district would "need to take draconian measures to further reduce expenses," without financial assistance from the state. -
Board of Education Chair Deanna Kaplan says the move comes after having several discussions about the district’s finances with the local delegation over the last few months.
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As the start of the school year approaches, local groups are collecting supplies to donate to families in need.
