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"Stephen Towns: Declaration & Resistance" exhibition concludes Sunday

A collection of paintings and story quilts that expands the narrative of enslaved and free African American laborers is on display at the Reynolda House…

Children pose with props as they celebrate their mentorship program

Elementary school students celebrate mentorship program at Winston-Salem State University

A months-long mentorship program between Winston-Salem State University and Cook Literacy Model School culminated in a closing ceremony at the end of…

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, left, and Planned Parenthood South Atlantic CEO Jenny Black speak with doctors at a forum about new abortion restrictions, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, N.C. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)

North Carolina governor makes last-minute plea to block new abortion limits

North Carolina's Democratic governor rallied residents and local doctors Wednesday in Wilmington as part of a last-minute bid to persuade at least one Republican lawmaker to sustain his expected veto of a bill banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Alan Hirsch, right, the new chair of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, speaks with board member Stacy "Four" Eggers after a board meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. Hirsch is one of three new board members appointed by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to the board, which oversees elections statewide (AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson)

New North Carolina elections board members sworn in, with photo ID and district map changes ahead

A new edition of North Carolina's State Board of Elections convened Wednesday, a panel now tasked with helping implement a photo voter identification law later this year and administering 2024 general elections under yet-again different legislative and congressional district maps.

Cars line up during a Forsyth County COVID-19 testing event. Photo courtesy of Forsyth County.

Forsyth County officials recognize the end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency

Forsyth County commemorated the end of the official COVID-19 public health emergency at a press conference Thursday. The event was in effect a live oral…

Guilford County Association of Educators President Kenya Donaldson spoke in support of the district's budget request during a school board meeting on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Guilford County Schools)

Guilford County School Board requests $77.6 million to raise pay for classified staff

The Guilford County Board of Education unanimously approved a budget request to the county on Tuesday. It includes $77.6 million for classified staff like custodians and teacher assistants.

Fans ascend a ladder to the flag stand at North Wilkesboro Speedway during an open house Wednesday. PAUL GARBER/WFDD

Fans return to North Wilkesboro Speedway ahead of NASCAR All-Star Race

Fans returned to North Wilkesboro Speedway for an open house Wednesday ahead of next week’s NASCAR All-Star Race, a landmark night for the track that has…

Crossnore Communities for Children campus in Winston-Salem. DAVID FORD/WFDD

N. Carolina-based foster care provider receives $4M grant to reduce violence and related trauma

A North-Carolina-based foster care provider has been awarded $4 million for a new project targeting a Winston-Salem community. WFDD reporter David Ford and Crossnore Communities for Children CEO Bret Loftis explain where some of that money will go.

The North Carolina State Legislative Building. EDDIE GARCIA/WFDD

North Carolina coffers to remain flush even with updated forecast that's slightly downward

North Carolina's state government coffers should remain flush with cash at the end of the fiscal year after projections made three months ago by state…

At a Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Rev. Paul Robeson Ford shared his disappointment that the funds weren’t allocated to build a new Ashley Academy – something advocates have pushed for for years. (Photo courtesy of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools)

WS/FCS allocates county funds to facilities projects at around 30 schools

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board approved a list of facilities projects to fund using roughly $38 million from the county. The list is meant…

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