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A still from the documentary "Journey to Salem," directed and produced by Alex Klein. Image courtesy: Capture Public Relations & Marketing

Film documenting 500-mile "Journey to Salem" debuts on PBS

In 2021, in celebration of Salem Academy and College’s 250th anniversary, a group of five alumnae walked 500 miles from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to…

State Rep. John Torbett, R-Gaston County, answers questions about his bill to limit how teachers can discuss certain racial topics during a House Education Committee meeting at the Legislative Office Building in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)

North Carolina GOP again seeking to limit racial teachings

A previously vetoed proposal advancing in the North Carolina House would restrict how teachers can discuss certain racial topics in the classroom amid a national GOP crusade against ideas they associate with "critical race theory."

Tex-Tech Industries is investing close to $24 million to build a new manufacturing site in Winston-Salem. Adobe stock photo.

Kernersville textile manufacturer plans Winston-Salem expansion

A textile manufacturer based in Kernersville is planning an expansion in Winston-Salem. Tex-Tech Industries will invest over $24 million to build its new…

Rebecca Harper of Cary speaks to reporters at the "People's Rally" on Union Square in downtown Raleigh, N.C., on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Harper is the lead named plaintiff in litigation challenging North Carolina legislative and congressional maps. The state Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on whether earlier court rulings in Harper's case that declared partisan gerrymandering violated the state constitution should be reversed or withdrawn. (AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson)

With GOP majority, North Carolina court revisits voting maps

A newly formed and now Republican-majority North Carolina Supreme Court listened on Tuesday to arguments that could determine the extent to which state legislators can create electoral districts that could help lock in their political power.

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper would spend big if his state government budget proposal became law. He's unveiling a two-year plan on Wednesday that would grow the budget by well over 20% compared to now. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum, File)

N. Carolina governor's big budget increase scoffed at by GOP

North Carolina's Democratic governor released his state government spending plan on Wednesday that would increase spending by 20% over the next two years, double the increase favored by Republican majorities in the House and Senate.

Yolanda Taylor rests her hand on top of the book ”Class Act” by Jerry Craft inside her home office Wednesday evening in Wake Forest March 8, 2023. Taylor is concerned about the effort to ban books and pass the Parents Bill of Rights Act in North Carolina. Photo courtesy of Jonathon Gruenke.

Books on race and sexuality are among the most targeted across N.C. schools

Journalists from nine North Carolina newsrooms learned that over the past two years, people have brought at least 189 book challenges across the state's 115 public school districts. The reporting was timed to coincide with Sunshine Week, an annual celebration of the importance of public records, open government, and transparency.

Bull riders preparing their ropes before the big ride.

Professional bull riding makes Greensboro home

The professional bull riders team Carolina Cowboys will compete in Greensboro this year. The first home event takes place in September.

The Guilford County Board of Education has rejected the GOP appointment for a vacancy, Michael Logan, four times. Pending legislation would require the board to accept him, despite their concerns. (Screenshot courtesy of Guilford County Schools)

Guilford County School Board rejects GOP pick for vacant seat for a fourth time

The Guilford County Board of Education voted to reject a GOP appointment to fill a vacant seat for a fourth time on Tuesday. Pending legislation would require the board to approve him.

The proposal would make it so sheriffs no longer have to perform evaluations of an applicant’s character and mental wellness before they can purchase a handgun. (Adobe Stock image)

N. Carolina House sends pistol permit bill to Cooper's desk

North Carolina's House sent a sweeping firearms bill to the governor's desk on Wednesday that would discard a longstanding requirement that handgun buyers…

The North Carolina General Assembly passed a law on Wednesday requiring the the Guilford County Board of Education to seat a GOP candidate. The school board had rejected the appointment four times before the law was passed. KERI BROWN/WFDD

General Assembly passes bill requiring Guilford County School Board to seat rejected GOP candidate

A new state law will require the Guilford County Board of Education to approve a previously rejected GOP candidate to fill a vacant seat, and make five…

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