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A house is surrounded by floodwaters from Hurricane Florence in Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. GERALD HERBERT/AP

State seeks feedback on disaster recovery plans

State officials are seeking feedback on their disaster recovery plans. The state Office of Recovery and Resiliency is asking for comment on proposed…

Members of the Winston-Salem City Council's finance committee met Monday, December 12. Screenshot courtesy of the City of Winston-Salem.

10 Winston-Salem nonprofits chosen as finalists for COVID relief grants

Several Winston-Salem nonprofits are on track to receive some of the remaining coronavirus relief funds allocated to the city. Nearly 90 nonprofits…

Then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows speaks with reporters outside the White House, Oct. 26, 2020, in Washington. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, that it has submitted to state prosecutors the findings of its voter fraud probe into Meadows, who was simultaneously registered to vote in North Carolina and two other states earlier this year. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

North Carolina AG to weigh charges in Meadows voter fraud case

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said it has submitted to state prosecutors the findings of its voter fraud probe into Mark Meadows, a former White House chief of staff to President Donald Trump, who was simultaneously registered to vote in North Carolina and two other states earlier this year.

Boom Supersonic founder Blake Scholl (far right) introduces engine partner leaders from (left to right) Florida Turbine Technologies, GE Additive, and StandardAero. DAVID FORD/WFDD

Boom Supersonic announces engine partners

Boom Supersonic, the aviation startup that intends to manufacture planes at Piedmont Triad International Airport, has lined up a group of design contractors for its supersonic jet. The move comes following the pull out of its originally intended manufacturer Rolls Royce.

A display of the anti-viral drug Paxlovid, which health officials believe can lessen the threat of serious illness or hospitalization due to COVID-19. (AP Photo/Stephanie Nano)

New telemedicine program increases access to COVID-19 treatment

North Carolina has launched a new telemedicine program designed to increase access to treatment for COVID-19.

The newly elected Guilford County Board of Education members took the oath of office on Dec. 13, 2022. (Screenshot courtesy of Guilford County Schools)

Guilford County school board members sworn in, reject GOP pick for vacant seat

The newly elected Guilford County Board of Education members were sworn in Tuesday night. After taking the oath of office, members voted on board…

Ricky Hurtado lost the reelection but says he expects to continue working with North Carolina's youth. Photo courtesy of North Carolina General Assembly.

After losing midterm election race, Ricky Hurtado considers his next steps

The first and only Latino Democratic legislator in North Carolina’s House of Representatives did not get reelected in the November midterm elections.…

Senate Health Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee ranking member Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on June 17, 2021. Burr, outgoing North Carolina senator, told colleagues that the Senate needs “more statesmen and fewer politicians” and that he remains optimistic about America’s future. Burr made the remarks while delivering his farewell address on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, on the Senate floor. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Outgoing North Carolina Sen. Burr delivers farewell address

Wrapping up a nearly 30-year career in Congress, Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr told colleagues that the chamber needs "more statesmen and fewer politicians" and that he remains optimistic about America's future.

During the pandemic, Guilford County Schools had been providing meals at no cost to students thanks to federal waivers. Those waivers expired at the end of June, and students have already accrued $111,627 in debt. (AP file photo/Lisa Rathke)

Guilford County Schools returns to former meal plan to curb student lunch debt

In January, Guilford County Schools (GCS) will return to the same meal plan used pre-COVID. During the pandemic, GCS had been providing meals at no cost…

Thompson began his career at the Asheboro Police Department in 1998. Photo courtesy of the City of Greensboro.

Greensboro names new police chief

The city announced its appointment of Assistant Chief John Thompson to the role Thursday. He replaces former Chief Brian James, who stepped down in April after less than three years on the job.

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