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In 2023 the Better Business Bureau of Central and Northwest NC received 74 reports of phishing scams. In all, people lost $21,359. These scams use emails, texts and phones to "phish” for Social Security numbers, passwords, credit card information or other personal details for use in identity theft. Adobe Stock photo.

Common scams in the Triad and how to deal with them

Last year the North Carolina Department of Justice Consumer Protection Division received more than 21,000 complaints. Many of them were over scams.

Damage to this pedestrian bridge over Shawneehaw Creek near Banner Elk's town hall led officials to close the structure. The town is dealing with a compromised sewer system leading to concerns that creeks like this could become contaminated. PAUL GARBER/WFDD

Banner Elk urges voluntary evacuation due to sewer system damage

The sewer system is badly damaged leading to the risk of creeks being contaminated by wastewater, says Lora Elder, a volunteer helping with the town’s crisis communications. And there are still many places where roads and bridges are washed out.

Scenic Mountain Coaster On Sugar Mountain Set To Open This Summer

An alpine coaster is coming to the High Country. The ride on Sugar Mountain in Banner Elk is one of the first of its kind in North Carolina. The…

Local residents share ideas, voice concerns at EPA meeting

Residents near the Dan River and Belews Lake joined a listening session Thursday. The Environmental Protection Agency is collecting ideas and concerns…

Night Of Fire Brings Iron Casting To The Curious

Winston-Salem's annual Industry Hill Block Party is back at Mixxer Makerspace this weekend. It will feature live outdoor music, family fun, games, arts…

Tricia McManus Named Superintendent of WS/FC Schools

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education officially has a new superintendent. At Tuesday's board meeting, officials announced Tricia McManus…

NC A&T uses working farm to cultivate climate resilience in agriculture

Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are working on studies to help farmers adapt to changing weather. It’s one of…

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board Candidate Stan Elrod served the school district in many different roles over 34 years. He died on Oct. 25, 2022. Photo courtesy of Stan Elrod's campaign page on Facebook.

Forsyth County Republican Party to name replacement for deceased school board candidate

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education Candidate Stan Elrod died unexpectedly last week, and a replacement is expected to be named tonight. He…

Guilford County Schools Plan Extra Programs, More Teachers For Reentry

School leaders in Guilford County are looking ahead at new programs to help with the gradual reentry of students. Guilford County Schools is working on a…

N.C. Legislator: Public Records Provision Will Be Addressed

North Carolina legislators will take another look at a provision within a bill on Gov. Roy Cooper's desk that keeps certain police investigative records…

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