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During the 2019 1Love Festival, Blitz the Ambassador was among the performers. Photograph courtesy of Melva Sampson.

'Artistic Soul Conversation' serves as a preview of Triad 1Love Festival

The 1Love Festival in Winston-Salem is hosting a community conversation on Tuesday featuring artist Angelbert Metoyer. He'll be joined by festival co-founder Melva Sampson to discuss themes including imagination, spirituality and cultural identity.

The city of Greensboro has taken additional steps to close Bingham Park, a 12-acre site that sits atop a pre-regulatory landfill and is a key part of several neighborhoods in the area. WFDD/DJ SIMMONS

Bingham Park remediation plans gives Greensboro residents hope for change after years of advocacy

Greensboro residents near Bingham Park have long advocated for a full remediation of the area. City leaders are now weighing options to remove contaminated soil from the park, which was built atop a pre-regulatory landfill.

Students rehearse for the upcoming UNCSA Spring Dance performances. Photo by Cherylynn Tsushima.

UNCSA School of Dance partners with Dance Theatre of Harlem

The UNCSA School of Dance has entered into a multi-year partnership with the acclaimed Dance Theatre of Harlem.

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services building in Raleigh. Frank Taylor / Carolina Public Press / File

Changes in access to services for NC residents with disabilities after compromise halts long legal fight

A consent order in a Disability Rights North Carolina lawsuit against the state Department of Health and Human Services could increase community-based services access for people with disabilities.

Among the musicians at this year's MerleFest is Sami Braman. Image courtesy Sami Braman.

The return of MerleFest means music for fans, support for students and community

The annual MerleFest returns for its four-day run Thursday. The festival is not just a celebration of traditional American music, but also an important way to bring in money for local causes.

The General Assembly amended the law last fall so that starting Jan. 1 a felony offender has to know they were breaking the law by voting for it to be considered a crime. But the old law had not been repealed. (Adobe Stock image)

Judge strikes down North Carolina law on prosecuting ex-felons who voted before 2024

A federal judge has halted the enforcement of a North Carolina law that made it a serious crime for someone to vote while still on probation or parole for a felony conviction when they had simply violated the voting law by mistake. Monday's ruling was celebrated by groups representing poor residents and Black union members.

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore walks on the floor, May 16, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. The North Carolina General Assembly begins its annual work session Wednesday, April 24, 2024 with a little extra money to spend and limited pressing issues to address before key elections this fall and longtime state government leaders depart. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)

North Carolina legislators return to adjust the budget and consider other issues

The North Carolina General Assembly is returning to regular business six months after it wrapped up a landmark session in 2023. The House and Senate planned to gavel in daily floor meetings at midday Wednesday.

Kendall Fields, a Parkland High School teacher and candidate for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, spoke in support of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools proposed budget at a meeting last week. Several other educators in the district did the same. (Screenshot courtesy of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools)

WS/FCS proposed budget calls for $20M increase in local funds

The proposed budget for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools prioritizes core instruction, mental health services and increases to teacher supplements. But the district will need millions more in local funding to make that happen.

Winston-Salem residents called for a more collaborative and transparent approach with neighbors to address local issues in a public hearing on the city's housing and community development plan Tuesday. WFDD file photo.

Winston-Salem residents call for more collaborative approach in public hearing on housing, development priorities

Residents questioned city staff on ways to increase local input in a public hearing on the city's Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan for 2024 to 2025.

North Carolina state Rep. James Roberson, D-Wake, right, speaks to Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, on the floor of the state House of Representatives in Raleigh, N.C., on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The General Assembly opened its annual work session on Wednesday. The legislators' chief job will be to adjust the second year of the already-enacted two-year state government budget (AP Photo/Makiya Seminera)

North Carolina governor seeks to halt GOP's favored policies as legislature resumes

The North Carolina General Assembly has returned to work six months after it wrapped up a landmark session in 2023, and quickly received a budget proposal from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

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