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State health secretary talks health disparities in the LGBTQ+ community as Pride month closes

North Carolina public health leaders met this week to discuss health disparities in the LGBTQ+ community. Kody Kinsley, secretary of North Carolina’s…

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will speak in Winston-Salem Thursday. Image courtesy of the Art of Living.

Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to speak in Winston-Salem

Internationally known spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will speak in Winston-Salem Thursday. Shankar will present his event “The Sixth Sense:…

Abortion rights protesters are removed after becoming vocal, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C., after North Carolina House members voted 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. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

A judge's ruling allows nearly all of North Carolina's revised 12-week abortion law to take effect

A federal judge ruled on Friday that nearly all of North Carolina's revised 12-week abortion law scheduled to begin this weekend can take effect, while temporarily blocking one rule that doctors feared could expose them to criminal penalties.

We were wondering...What are your favorite foods to bring on a picnic?

From picnics to cookouts, food is an integral part of summer gatherings. For some, it's the time to break out grandma's recipe and spend an afternoon in…

A construction worker seeks shelter from the sun under an umbrella while directing traffic in Chapel Hill, N.C. State officials are advising people to take precautions as temperatures are expected to remain high throughout the summer. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Officials urge caution to prevent heat-related illnesses

As temperatures have risen across the state and are expected to remain high throughout the summer, public health officials are urging North Carolinians to protect themselves from heat-related illness.

Guilford County Schools added touchless security scanners to high schools last year. This year, the district is bringing them to middle schools as well. Screenshot courtesy of Guilford County Schools

Guilford County Schools to add security scanners to all middle schools

Guilford County Schools is bringing security scanners to all middle schools in the district, after implementing this technology at all traditional high schools last year.

Greensboro City Council approved a sculpture to honor Justice Henry Frye and his wife Shirley Frye at a meeting on July 18. Screenshot courtesy of the city of Greensboro.

Greensboro City Council approves sculpture to honor Justice Henry E. Frye and Shirley T. Frye

Greensboro City Council has approved the installation of a sculpture at Center City Park to honor Justice Henry Frye and his wife Shirley Frye. City…

The Guilford County Board of Commissioners approved funds to support a new community-based doula program to combat infant mortality. Image credit: Adobe stock photo.

Guilford County approves new doula program to combat infant mortality

Guilford County officials have approved funds to support a community-based doula program to combat infant mortality. The Board of Commissioners voted…

North Carolina elections officials express concern over pending voting bills

North Carolina elections officials are responding to Republican-sponsored bills in the House and Senate whose stated purpose is to enhance election integrity.

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Four new casinos, video gambling could be on horizon as North Carolina Republicans negotiate

As many as four new casinos as well as video gambling machines could be authorized in North Carolina under proposals now being discussed by legislators,…

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