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The Guilford County Board of Education voted 6-2 to appoint Bill J. Goebel to the vacant seat in District 3. This comes after months of rejecting the GOP's nomination, Michael Logan. (Screenshot courtesy of Guilford County Schools)

Despite legislative efforts, Guilford County School Board does not seat GOP appointment

The District 3 vacancy on the Guilford County Board of Education was filled Tuesday night – but not by the GOP’s pick as expected. The board voted 6-2 to appoint Bill J. Goebel, after months of rejecting Guilford County Schools teacher Michael Logan.

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore and other House Republicans held a news conference to unveil their proposed two-year state government budget proposal on March 29, 2023(AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson)

N. Carolina House state budget proposal gets initial OK

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina House voted on Wednesday for a Republican-backed budget measure that would fund the state government for the next…

Let's Talk About It hosts WFDD's David Ford (left) and Dialogue Company founder David Campt. ADAM BENNETT/WFDD

Let's Talk About It: Introducing the apologetic non-apology

On this program, hosts David Ford and David Campt discuss a reset technique that can be used to help restore relationships that have become frayed over…

North Carolina state Rep. Tricia Cotham announces she is switching affiliation to the Republican Party at a news conference Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the North Carolina Republican Party headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)

Newly veto-proof North Carolina GOP files transgender bans

On the heels of a Democratic state lawmaker's seismic shift to the Republican Party, North Carolina Republicans have filed a flurry of bills aimed at transgender youth as they look to capitalize on their newly attained supermajority.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools staff demonstrated metal detectors at Walkertown High School on Tuesday. AMY DIAZ/WFDD

WS/FCS to increase random use of metal detectors in high schools

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools plans to increase random, unannounced use of metal detectors in high schools. District officials say they hope the technology will deter individuals from bringing weapons on campus.

This Bridge, over Brushy Fork Creek on Old Greensboro Road, is one of 85 determined to be in "poor condition" in Guilford and Forsyth counties. Photo courtesy of the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

85 bridges found to be in 'poor condition' in Guilford and Forsyth counties

Several bridges are in poor condition in the Triad, according to the latest National Bridge Inventory data. But state officials say that doesn’t necessarily mean they are unsafe.

Guiford County Schools American Indian Education Department hosted a virtual assembly to teach elementary schoolers about Native history and culture. (Photo courtesy of Guilford County Schools)

Guilford County students learn about Native American culture from members of NC tribes

The Native Literacy Live virtual assembly kicked off with song and dance from Guilford County community members of different tribes.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Tricia McManus, with the Board of Education, is forming a Parent and Guardian Advisory Council. Applications close on April 14, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools)

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is forming a parent and guardian advisory council

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is seeking volunteers for an advisory group that will be made up of parents and guardians in the district.

Image of Haji courtesy of the North Carolina Zoo.

Last lion at North Carolina Zoo gets a companion

A new lion has been added to the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro and his name is Haji. He’s a 400-pound, 3-year-old male and the new companion for the…

Cotham formalizes party switch to North Carolina GOP

North Carolina state Rep. Tricia Cotham has formally changed her party registration from Democrat to Republican in a shift that gives GOP legislators veto-proof control over Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

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