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Watauga County Schools Auto Tech Teacher Erik Mortensen posed with current and former students after being surprised with the recognition in early December. (Photo courtesy of Watauga County Schools)

Watauga County Schools auto tech teacher named 2024 Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year

A Watauga County Schools Auto Tech teacher was named the 2024 Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year in North Carolina.

Happy Hill Cemetery is one of two Winston-Salem sites set to receive a historic marker in 2024. Photo courtesy of the city of Winston-Salem.

Two new historic markers to be unveiled in Forsyth County in 2024

Two new historic markers will commemorate sites that played critical roles in Winston-Salem's Black communities in the 19th and 20th centuries. The…

A portion of the settlement funding has supported the distribution of Narcan, an overdose reversal antidote. MATT ROURKE/AP

Forsyth County prepares to distribute more funding to combat the opioid crisis in 2024

Forsyth County is preparing to distribute more funding from a multi-million dollar state settlement with opioid distributors and manufacturers. The county…

The Mountain Valley Pipeline would stretch 303 miles, from West Virginia to North Carolina. This 2018 file photo shows a section of downed trees on a ridge near homes along the pipeline's route in Lindside, W.Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Federal regulators give more time to complete gas pipeline extension in Virginia, North Carolina

The builders of a proposed natural gas pipeline that will enter North Carolina from Virginia now have another 2 1/2 years to complete the project after…

The Greensboro City Council approved the annexation and rezoning of a property on Hickory Tree Lane despite some concerns from neighbors it could lead to a group home. Screenshot: DJ Simmons/WFDD

Greensboro City Council approves an annexation rezoning of property despite neighbor concerns

Greensboro City Council voted 8-1 to approve the annexation and rezoning of a property on Hickory Tree Lane while some neighbors voiced concern it could lead to a group home.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is launching an effort to bring more educational and agricultural resources to underserved communities across the state. Image courtesy of NC A&T.

N.C. A&T launches effort to bring agricultural resources to underserved communities

North Carolina A&T State University is looking to bring more agricultural and educational resources to underserved communities across the state.

Ali Mousavi inspects one of his beehives that he oversees. He is running a program that aims to teach people how to protect and raise their own honey bees in February. Photo courtesy of Ali Mousavi.

Program looks to provide education on how to raise and protect honey bees

A program based out of Clemmons looks to educate people on how to manage and protect honey bees.

Winston-Salem's B.E.A.R. Team has crisis counselors posted at fire stations throughout the city. Image courtesy Adobe Stock.

Winston-Salem's Behavioral Evaluation and Response Team is showing results

The city of Winston-Salem launched a new program to address non-emergency calls earlier this year. It aims to support beleaguered police and fire departments, and the program is showing results.

North Carolina legislative aide, nonprofit founder receives pardon of forgiveness from governor

A beneficiary of one of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's end-of-year criminal pardons, who currently works in state government, said she hopes her life…

Long-running North Carolina education case will return before the state Supreme Court in February

More arguments in education funding litigation that goes back nearly 30 years are scheduled for early next year at the North Carolina Supreme Court.

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