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On March 14, 2024, the first Alzheimer's disease patient to receive the lecanemab infusion was treated at the Sticht Center at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Photograph courtesy of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

'The beginning of better ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease' comes to the Triad

On Thursday, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist became the first health system in the region to treat an Alzheimer's disease patient with the new medication lecanemab, according to the Winston-Salem-based health system.

The initiative is a joint effort between the county, Greater Winston-Salem Inc., Forsyth Technical Community College, Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock.

New Forsyth County online workforce development hub launches

Forsyth Works, an online workforce development hub aimed at connecting job seekers to roles in high-demand local industries, launched Friday.

Triad City Beat publisher and executive editor Brian Clarey says the paper is evolving from long-form journalism to increased coverage of city government. Photo by NC Local News Workshop.

'Triad City Beat' marks 10-year anniversary

It’s been 10 years since the launch of Triad City Beat, a free bi-weekly alternative newspaper covering regional news, politics, and culture. The paper is hosting a 10th-anniversary party on Wednesday evening at Flat Iron in Greensboro.

Democratic Rep. Michael Wray's protests in Halifax, Northampton and Warren counties challenge what happened with more than a dozen ballots. Courtesy NCLEG.GOV.

In close primary race, trailing North Carolina legislator files election protests

A veteran North Carolina legislator trailing in his primary election has filed formal protests.

The workshop hosted by the Children's Law Center's education advocacy program will be held Thursday evening at the Malloy Jordan East Winston Heritage Center. Discussion topics include special education and school discipline. AMY DIAZ/WFDD

Children's Law Center workshop will teach Forsyth County families about their rights in public education

The Children’s Law Center of Central North Carolina is hosting a "Know Your Rights" workshop for students and parents in Forsyth County this week. The discussion will include tips related to special education and discipline.

Winston-Salem's BEAR Team has crisis counselors posted at five fire stations throughout the city that handle the highest volume of mental health calls. Photograph courtesy of BEAR Director Kristin Ryan.

Winston-Salem's Behavioral Evaluation and Response Team receives $700,000 to expand services

The Behavioral Evaluation and Response Team was designed to alleviate the stress of 911 calls related to mental health counseling, medication and domestic disputes, to name a few. Just under a year in, the pilot program recently received $700,000 to expand its services.

Officials with the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem discussed delays with repairs at Crystal Towers. WFDD File photo.

Inspection set for major repair at Crystal Towers after facing repeated delays

Residents of Crystal Towers in Winston-Salem protested delayed repairs at the 201-unit affordable housing complex last year.

The city of Greensboro gave a preview of what its community land trust would look like as part of an effort to create more affordable housing locally. Adobe Stock Photo.

City of Greensboro gives preview on what its community land trust would entail

Community land trusts acquire, own, and steward property in a focused area to help promote affordable housing.

Greensboro's Food Waste Collection Pilot Program has diverted approximately three tons of landfill waste since its roll out in April 2023. Adobe Stock photo.

A food waste collection program in Greensboro is set to expand

Greensboro's Office of Sustainability and Resiliency is adding a new drop off location for food waste collection.

Resource Label Group has announced it is closing its Winston-Salem facility in June. The plant is on a commercial section of Old Lexington Road. Adobe stock image.

Label company to close Winston-Salem plant

Officials with Resource Label Group announced last week that it will permanently shutter its Old Lexington Road plant in June. The move will affect as many as 74 employees.

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