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As new manager takes the helm, a look back at Winston-Salem’s costly and controversial hydroponic greenhouse project

For years, Winston-Salem city officials have touted a hydroponic greenhouse initiative as an innovative solution to food insecurity. But the project was massively delayed and went way over budget. A portion of that money went to a contractor that the city says ultimately didn’t finish the job. Now, officials are betting on a new manager to turn things around.

Reynolda House Lake Porch interior with furnishings circa 1917. Photograph courtesy of Reynolda House Museum of American Art.

New exhibition at Reynolda chronicles the mysterious death of Z. Smith Reynolds

A new exhibition at Reynolda in Winston-Salem chronicles the unsolved death of Zachary Smith Reynolds, who was the youngest child of R.J. and Katharine.…

UNCSA Media's inaugural recording is titled Windows. Image courtesy of UNCSA.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts unveils a new publishing arm

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts has a new publishing arm: UNCSA Media. The recording label showcases faculty and alumni projects of…

MIT-educated architect and former Tuskegee Airman William Streat Jr. is seated 3rd from the left. Photograph courtesy of Chad Roberts.

An effort to preserve Black history is under way in Greensboro neighborhood

An effort to preserve Black history is underway in Greensboro. South Benbow Road residents want their neighborhood included on the National Register of…

Four juveniles charged in Lexington school threats

Lexington City Schools faced closure of its senior high school earlier this month following a threat of violence that occurred one day after several other schools in the region faced systemwide closures.

A new affordable housing development called Oakwood Park will provide homes and services for those facing housing insecurity in Greensboro. Photo courtesy of Affordable Housing Management, Inc.

New affordable housing complex in Greensboro aims to support those who face housing insecurity

Oakwood Park is a two-story development coming to West Vandalia Road. Rent for the 16-unit building will be aimed at households making at or below 50% of area median income, or around $35,000 for a family of three.

Current map of U.S. congressional districts in northwest North Carolina. The maps are facing legal challenges but are unlikely to be interfered with during the primary, a state official says. Detail of map provided by the North Carolina General Assembly.

Legal challenges over maps unlikely to disrupt primary, state official says

A state voting official says legal challenges to North Carolina’s political maps are unlikely to interfere with the March 5 primary as voting begins Friday.

Groups Aim To Boost FAFSA Applications For High School Seniors

Student financial aid applications are down among North Carolina high school seniors. Several events will be held this month across the state to make a…

Beloved UNCG School Of Music Director Dies Unexpectedly

The director of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Music has died. Dennis AsKew, 56, who spent more than half of his life leaving…

Burr Faces Criticism, Censure For Vote To Convict Trump

North Carolina's Richard Burr was among seven GOP Senators who voted to convict former President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial, a move that was…

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