Greensboro City Council opposes state bill that undermines local zoning authority
The city is the latest to pass a resolution opposing House Bill 765, which could significantly limit local control over housing development.
Politics & Government
Greensboro reaches settlement for fatal police shooting of Joseph Lopez
Lopez was killed by a Greensboro officer in November 2021.
Republican concedes long-unsettled North Carolina court election to Democratic incumbent
The Republican challenger for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat has conceded last November's election to the Democratic incumbent. Jefferson Griffin said in a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday that he would not appeal a federal judge's decision favoring Associate Justice Allison Riggs.
Sen. Thom Tillis says he won't back Trump's pick for top DC prosecutor because of Jan. 6 ties
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says he’s informed the White House that he won’t support Ed Martin, President Donald Trump’spick for top federal prosecutor in Washington, stalling the nomination in the Senate weeks before the temporary appointment expires.
New opioid settlement funds slated to boost harm reduction, treatment programs in Forsyth
The largest proposed share would go to Twin City Harm Reduction Collective, which provides clean syringes, naloxone, and connections to recovery services for people with opioid use disorder.
Federal judge says results of North Carolina court race with Democrat ahead must be certified
A federal judge has ruled that disputed ballots in the still unresolved 2024 race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat must remain in the final count. U.S. District Judge Richard Myers also ordered late Monday that the State Board of Elections certify results that show Democratic Associate Justice Allison Riggs the winner.
Early R.E.M. single, recorded in Winston-Salem, re-released as Radio Free Europe faces potential cuts
The Trump administration says the government-funded news resource is wasteful and is trying to shut off its funding. Last week, R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe said whether it’s music or a free press, censorship anywhere is a threat to the truth everywhere.
Visa crackdown leads international students in the US to reconsider summer travel
On summer break from a Ph.D. program, an international student at University of California, San Diego, was planning a trip with a few friends to Hawaii.
Carolina Curious: What does a county manager do?
For this week’s Carolina Curious, a Forsyth County resident wanted to know more about the role of a county manager – what does this position do exactly? To find out, WFDD’s Bethany Chafin spoke to someone with plenty of knowledge.
Forsyth County workers, educators rally in honor of May Day
More than a hundred people holding signs and chanting marched from the Forsyth County Courthouse down to Corpening Plaza. They joined thousands all across the country rallying in support of working people.