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Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, wave to supporters at the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden in New York, July 15, 1976. (AP Photo, File)

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100

Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old.

Greensboro city staff is proposing increasing water and sewer rates by an average of 8.5% for the next fiscal year. (Adobe Stock photo)

Greensboro water customers could see rate increases as city works to remove 'forever chemicals'

The proposed increases come as the city undertakes multiple capital improvement projects including a $177 million effort to remove "forever chemicals" from its drinking water.

Sawtooth School gives female chairmakers a seat at the table

Female chairmakers and their work are featured in "Seating Assignment: Women in Contemporary Chairmaking and Craft Education" at Sawtooth School for Visual Art in Winston-Salem. The exhibition closes on May 11.

Speas Global Elementary School second graders gathered in a circle on their classroom carpet for a science activity led by Wake Forest University students. AMY DIAZ/WFDD

Wake Forest University students use the performing arts to teach elementary schoolers

For more than two decades, Wake Forest University has partnered with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to merge theater and education. The result is creative, hands-on learning for both the college students and the children involved.

The city of Greensboro is seeking community input on a proposed expansion to its current bus system. Photo courtesy City of Greensboro.

Greensboro unveils bus network draft as part of long-term effort to make city car-optional

A draft bus network plan includes expanded hours and services as Greensboro looks toward a public transportation-driven future.

Ninety-nine year old Margaret Mueller, who taught generations of piano and organ students in Winston-Salem died peacefully on April 20, 2024. Her memorial service was held on Monday. Photograph courtesy of Barbara Lister-Sink.

Margaret Mueller, beloved organist and educator, is dead at 99

In Winston-Salem, beloved keyboardist and Salem College Professor Emerita Margaret Mueller has died. She was a renowned organist who performed at St.…

Protesters pulled down the American flag in Polk Place and erected a Palestinian flag. UNC officials quickly replaced the U.S. flag. Image courtesy Peyton Sickles/WUNC

Protesters take down American flag on UNC-CH campus, replace with Palestinian flag

Classes have been canceled at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill after pro-Palestinian protests escalated on campus. That’s according to a…

Protesters pulled down an American flag and raised a Palestinian flag at UNC Chapel Hill's Polk Place.

UNC protests disperse after intense Tuesday with 30 arrests

UNC-Chapel Hill officials erected a 6-foot fence around the flag pole at Polk Place after protesters pulled down the American flag that normally flies…

Wake Forest University students led a Pro-Palestine protest outside of Wait Chapel Tuesday afternoon. AMY DIAZ/WFDD

Wake Forest University students camp out at Wait Chapel in Pro-Palestinian protest

A pro-Palestine protest began on Wake Forest University’s campus Tuesday afternoon, and evolved into an encampment overnight that is still ongoing. Wake Forest officials have now entered into a written agreement with the student organizers.

This former site of a decommissioned communications tower has been protected by the Blue Ridge Conservancy. Photo courtesy of BRC.

Blue Ridge Conservancy protects Wilkes County peak

The Blue Ridge Conservancy recently moved to protect a 2,400-foot peak in the Brushy Mountains in Wilkes County.

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