Memorial service to commemorate 50th anniversary of the fatal Siloam Bridge collapse
The span was known to be a dangerous passage even before it gave way.
Politics & Government
City of Winston-Salem officials give update on winter weather
Winston-Salem city officials said initial snowfall has not caused an uptick in car accidents or 911 calls.
Phil Berger confirms reelection bid, setting up likely 2026 primary with local sheriff
North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger confirmed plans Tuesday to seek reelection to his chamber seat in 2026, days after his home-county sheriff said he'd run for the seat regardless of whether his fellow Republican would seek it again.
Prison labor program unlikely to move forward in Winston-Salem after employee raises concerns
Winston-Salem is backpedaling on a plan to use prison labor for litter cleanup after a city employee objected.
Anti-Trump protests continue outside of Senator Tillis’ Greensboro office
Hundreds gathered in Greensboro to protest both President Donald Trump's actions and the inaction of their elected officials in response.
Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump's push to abolish FEMA
Frustration with stopgap relief efforts has been exacerbated by confusion over where long-term help should come from. FEMA is meant to be a first line, providing temporary housing and funding for repairs while insurance foots most of the bill. It is not the message residents heard initially, when politicians, including then-President Joe Biden, who toured the damaged area, promised residents they would have whatever they needed.
Hundreds attend Greensboro rally protesting GOP efforts to throw out NC ballots
Hundreds gathered in Greensboro to protest a legal challenge by Republican Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin, who is seeking to invalidate 65,000 ballots from the November election.
Winston-Salem native Ben Folds resigns post after Trump shakeup of Kennedy Center
The board of the Kennedy Center has historically been bipartisan, but Pres. Trump fired members appointed by former Pres. Joe Biden and installed his own.
North Carolina sheriff to seek state Senate seat now held by powerful Phil Berger
The longtime sheriff in North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger's home county says he plans to run for Berger's seat next year regardless of whether the powerful politician seeks another term.
Utility payments and other services return to the city of Winston-Salem's website
After being shut down for over a month following a cyberattack, the city of Winston-Salem's online bill pay services are operational again.