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The Joro spider, a large spider native to East Asia, is seen in Johns Creek, Ga., Oct. 24, 2021. Populations of the species have been growing in parts of the South and East Coast for years now, and many researchers think it's only a matter of time before they spread to much of the continental U.S. (AP Photo/Alex Sanz, File)

Joro spiders are back in the news. Here's what the experts really think about them

Joro spiders — invasive, brightly colored, orb-weaving arachnids that have been spreading in the U.S. for the past several years — have captured the public's interest and horror once again. But spider experts say the jury's still out on the impact the spider will have.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing PepsiCo Beverage Sales for allegedly firing a blind employee after failing to make accommodations. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Federal officials sue PepsiCo alleging discrimination against blind employee

A blind employee at a Winston-Salem call center was fired after requesting accommodations at his job, according to a lawsuit.

North Carolina state Rep. Destin Hall, a top Republican redistricting official, speaks to reporters at the Legislative Office Building in Raleigh, N.C. In a move that could boost fall turnout among conservatives, North Carolina Republican legislators advanced a proposed constitutional amendment Wednesday that attempts to make clear only U.S. citizens can vote. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum, file)

North Carolina Republicans seek fall referendum on citizen-only voting in constitution

North Carolina Republican legislators have advanced a proposed constitutional amendment to make it clear that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state. It would retool language on the books that already limits balloting to U.S.-born and naturalized citizens 18 and older.

Vials containing PFAS samples sit in a tray at a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lab in Cincinnati in April. N.C. State researcher Scott Belcher says research shows the so-called "forever chemicals" have harmful effects on animals and humans. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Study shows humans may be similarly impacted from 'forever chemicals' that researchers are finding in animals

WFDD’s Paul Garber spoke with NC State endocrine toxicologist Scott Belcher about his work studying PFAS chemicals in wildlife. He begins by explaining why alligators in the Cape Fear River basin are important indicators of the potential health impacts of PFAS on humans.

The packaging manufacturer is set to double its production capacity by building a new facility in Greensboro. (Adobe Stock image)

Sustainable packaging manufacturer to build new facility in Greensboro, creating 80 jobs

A major manufacturer plans to build a new facility in Guilford County, creating dozens of new jobs. Pennsylvania-based Clearly Clean Products, LLC is set…

Anita Dawkins holds two signs at the rally for the Guilford County Association of Educators

Guilford County educators rally in support of increased local funding for public schools

The Guilford County Association of Educators led a rally Thursday afternoon advocating for the county board of commissioners to include more money for the public school system in its proposed budget.

Simone Hetherington, a speaker during public comment, urges lawmakers not to pass the masking bill during the state Senate Rules Committee in the Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Hetherington told lawmakers she is immunocompromised and is concerned how the bill would impact her ability to wear a mask in public. (AP Photo/Makiya Seminera)

North Carolina GOP lawmakers agree to add a health exemption to a bill that limits masking

North Carolina Republican lawmakers have reached a compromise on a bill that would have removed protections for people who wear masks in public for health reasons. The new version of the bill includes language that allows people to wear a mask in public to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.

A new federal program will offer food assistance to North Carolina children over the summer months. AP Photo/Matt Rourke

'SUN Bucks' program will help feed North Carolina children this summer

Gov. Roy Cooper held an event this week to announce the launch of SUN Bucks, also known as SUN EBT, a food assistance program designed to combat child hunger this summer.

Summerfield Town Council approved hiring Dana Luther to serve as interim town manager at its meeting on Thursday. (Screenshot courtesy of the town of Summerfield)

Summerfield council names interim town manager following staff resignations

The town of Summerfield has picked an interim town manager just weeks after its entire staff announced their resignations.

Sale and use of marijuana permitted under ordinance Cherokees in North Carolina approved

The recreational sale and use of marijuana for adults could begin this summer on lands held by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in western North Carolina.

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