Rachel Moody

Rabies virus can be transmitted through bites and scratches from an infected animal.

Wildlife Services to distribute oral rabies vaccines for raccoons in western NC

Rachel Moody

Starting this month, Wildlife Services will drop about 600,000 baits containing oral rabies vaccines to raccoons across western North Carolina, including Watauga and Ashe counties.

Education

UNC Greensboro launches Spartan AI

Rachel Moody

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro recently launched its own artificial intelligence workspace called Spartan AI. The new tool lets users access multiple different models, including ChatGPT, Claude and Grok.

According to the North Carolina Budget and Tax Center, SNAP reduces food insecurity and is linked to improved education, health, and economic outcomes, and to lower medical costs for participants.

Politics & Government

Federal changes to SNAP funding shift costs to states and counties

Rachel Moody

Beginning this month, North Carolina and other states are now responsible for paying 75% of the administrative costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. It’s part of H.R.1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Crime

Greensboro club owner and staff charged following deadly shooting

Rachel Moody

Alcohol Law Enforcement charged Club Orion owner Stephen Jones and four of his employees with allowing unlawful consumption of controlled substances and unlawful conduct. Jones was also charged with one felony count of maintaining a business for controlled substances.

Two students speaking in front of a screen.

Politics & Government

N.C. A&T students discuss voting barriers at civic rally

Rachel Moody

North Carolina A&T State University attendees spoke out at a student civic rally Wednesday. Many addressed barriers they feel they face in terms of voting.

Jaqueline Benitez, who depends on California's SNAP benefits to help pay for food, shops for groceries at a supermarket in Bellflower, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. Nearly 30 million Americans who got extra government help with grocery bills during the pandemic will soon see that aid shrink. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner)

Business

Piggly Wiggly to open in Greensboro low food access area

Rachel Moody

The grocery store is set to open on October 7 after years of delays. It's located at Freeman Mill Square in a neighborhood where a significant number of residents are more than a mile from the nearest supermarket.

Politics & Government

AARP poll: Rising costs shape priorities for older NC voters

Rachel Moody

Rising costs are top of mind for older voters heading into the November midterms. A new AARP poll breaks down their other priorities.

The village of Chimney Rock is one of eight communities to receive a loan for ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

Politics & Government

State Treasurer loans $23M to western NC for Hurricane Helene recovery

Rachel Moody

Officials are distributing $22.7 million in interest-free Cashflow Loans to eight governments across Watauga, Rutherford, Haywood, Madison and Polk counties.

Health & Safety

Greensboro officials say water is safe, despite community concerns

Rachel Moody

Residents made at least 15 calls to the Water Resources Department on Thursday about a change in taste. Director Mike Borchers says recently maintenance on water infrastructure impacted pressure levels and caused the release of sediments, which he says is harmless.

Books

Panels, sing-alongs, signings: Bookmarks Festival begins this weekend

Rachel Moody

Bookmarks annual Festival of Books and Authors kicks off Friday in Winston-Salem. Executive Director Jamie Rogers Southern says there’s something for everyone, whether you consider yourself a reader or not.