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A Duke University study shows that city residents are concerned that smart city technology might negatively impact how their neighborhoods are perceived. Adobe stock photo

Duke University study shows concern over 'smart city technology'

A Duke University study shows that residents are uncomfortable about the increasing number of smart technology devices being deployed in urban areas.…

WFDD Wins Four Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

88.5 WFDD was recognized by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for its coverage of last year's Winston Weaver Fertilizer Plant fire…

Protesters on both sides of the issue hold signs as North Carolina House members debate, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C., on whether to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that would change the state's ban on nearly all abortions from those after 20 weeks of pregnancy to those after 12 weeks of pregnancy. Both the Senate and House had to complete successful override votes for the measure to be enacted into law. The Senate voted to override the veto earlier and the House also voted to override. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Spread of abortion restrictions in South puts pressure on Virginia

As more Southern states pass new restrictions on abortion, Virginia is poised to become an outlier in the region for its relatively permissive laws,…

The new Greensboro city budget includes an 8.5% increase in water rates. KERI BROWN/WFDD

Greensboro's new budget proposal includes property tax, water rate hikes

Greensboro city residents would pay more for water under a budget proposal presented Tuesday. The plan includes an 8.5% increase in water rates. City…

Gov. Cooper visits North Wilkesboro Speedway ahead of the NASCAR All-Star Race

Following nearly three decades of dormancy, and months of renovation efforts, the North Wilkesboro Speedway is once again hosting the NASCAR All-Star…

North Carolina state Sen. Brent Jackson, R-Sampson, left, speaks at a Legislative Building news conference while Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, center, and Sen. Michael Lee, R-New Hanover, watch, Monday, May 15, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. Senate Republicans unveiled a two-year state government budget proposal. (AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson)

North Carolina Senate votes on state government budget

A state government budget proposal from North Carolina Senate Republicans received initial approval in their chamber on Wednesday, outlining a plan that spends the same amount as a competing House measure but differs on priorities, tax details and a host of policy prescriptions.

Large private school voucher expansion voted for by both North Carolina legislative chambers

Families at any income level — not just the poor and the middle class — could receive North Carolina taxpayer funds for their children to attend K-12 private schools under legislation getting formal support Wednesday with votes in both chambers.

Associate Justice Michael Morgan. Photo courtesy of the North Carolina Judicial Branch

North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Morgan won't seek reelection next year

One of the remaining registered Democrats on a North Carolina Supreme Court whose new Republican majority recently overturned previous decisions on gerrymandering and voter identification announced Thursday that he won't seek reelection next year.

A fire broke out at a construction site in the 7700 block of Liberty Row Drive in Charlotte on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Photo courtesy of Steve Harrison/WFAE.

Fire chief: 2 missing after massive blaze at North Carolina construction site

Two construction workers are unaccounted for after a massive, fast-moving fire broke out at a North Carolina construction site Thursday morning, the…

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Teacher Residency program received approval from the state this month. KERI BROWN/WFDD

WS/FCS gets state approval to launch teacher residency program

District officials say the initiative will help recruit, retain, and support educators.

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