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Mark Harris speaks to the media during a news conference, Nov. 7, 2018, in Matthews, N.C. North Carolina voters in the primary election on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, were choosing nominees for president and a host of other positions, from governor and attorney general to seats in the U.S. House — including Harris' race in the 8th District — the General Assembly and state judgeships. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

North Carolina's Mark Harris gets a second chance to go to Congress after absentee ballot scandal

The Rev. Mark Harris has won the Republican nomination for a U.S. House seat in North Carolina, giving the pastor a second chance to go to Washington…

The city of Greensboro released its third annual GSO2040 implementation review this week highlighting progress in areas such as housing, economic developments and transportation. Adobe Stock Photo.

Greensboro report shows progress for city in housing and transportation

GSO2040 is Greensboro's long-term comprehensive plan that was first adopted in 2020. It focuses on issues like increasing economic competitiveness, prioritizing sustainability and making the city car-optional.

Valerie Brockenbrough, a Forsyth County Board of Commissioners candidate, hugged Ronda Mays, a State Senate candidate after they both filed for candidacy in December. Each has ties to public education, and won in the March 5 Primary Election. AMY DIAZ/WFDD

Several North Carolina candidates with education ties are advancing to the November election

Multiple North Carolina candidates with ties to education ran and won in state and local races in Tuesday’s primary election.

A nurse walks through the empty hallway of the Women's Health Center of West Virginia in Charleston, W.Va. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Reveal reporter Laura Morel reports that changes to the healthcare landscape since the overturning of Roe v. Wade have created challenges for providers and patients in the South. (AP Photo/Leah Willingham)

'Reveal' radio show looks at challenging issues for a Greensboro abortion provider post-Roe

This weekend’s episode of the investigative public radio show "Reveal" looks at the challenges facing Kelly Flynn, an abortion provider with a clinic in Greensboro, as she navigates the complicated post-Roe v. Wade landscape. Reporter Laura Morel spoke with WFDD about her coverage of the issue.

Former Greensboro City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba had been under increased scrutiny since police responded to a domestic disturbance at his home last December. Screenshot courtesy city of Greensboro.

Former Greensboro City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba resigned after sexual harassment inquiry, sources say

Two senior-level city employees who spoke to WFDD on condition of anonymity said they have seen documents related to an internal inquiry which found Jaiyeoba sent inappropriate messages of a sexual nature to a female employee. Both sources said the city council was briefed on the matter before voting 5-4 to award him severance Tuesday evening.

A statue commemorating Greensboro namesake General Nathanael Greene welcomes visitors to the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. Image courtesy: NPS

'Historic investment' earmarked for Guilford Courthouse National Military Park infrastructure

The park, located in Greensboro, commemorates the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, which took place on March 15, 1781.

Lara Trump, the newly-elected co-chair of the Republican National Committee, center, speaks as Chairman Michael Whatley, left, and outgoing Co-Chair Drew McKissick, right, listen during the general session of the RNC Spring Meeting Friday, March 8, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

RNC votes to install Donald Trump's handpicked chair as former president tightens control of party

Michael Whatley, a North Carolina Republican who has echoed Trump’s false theories of voter fraud, was elected the party’s new national chairman in a vote Friday morning in Houston. Lara Trump, the former president’s daughter-in-law, was voted in as co-chair.

In the November 2020 election in North Carolina, roughly 40% of all provisional ballots cast were either fully or partially approved. Adobe Stock Photograph.

Forsyth County's provisional ballot count among the state's highest

On Super Tuesday a total of 513 provisional ballots were cast at precincts in Forsyth County, more than three times the number in Guilford, and outpacing all other counties minus Wake with just over 1,300.

Mayor Wes Brinegar (left) speaks to Sparta Town Councilmembers shortly before resigning during their March 5 meeting. WFDD screenshot from Town of Sparta YouTube video.

Three Sparta officials resign from office

Three members of the High Country town of Sparta’s local government have recently resigned, including the mayor. The resignations of Town Manager Ryan…

Duke's Kyle Filipowski (30) drives against North Carolina's Armando Bacot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper rescinds 2021 executive order setting NIL guidelines in the state

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper rescinded an executive order from 2021 on Friday that established guidelines for allowing college athletes to profit from…

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