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A flu vaccine is readied at the L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans' Community Resource Center. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Region sees wave of COVID, but flu and RSV cases on the decline

The region is currently experiencing another wave of COVID-19 cases. Novant Health Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. David Priest said at a press briefing Tuesday that this was not unexpected.

Winston-Salem City Manager Lee Garrity. Image courtesy of the City of Winston-Salem.

Winston-Salem City Manager Lee Garrity to retire in June

Longtime Winston-Salem City Manager Lee Garrity has let city officials know he plans to retire in June. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the…

Scene from A Little Prayer by filmmaker Angus MacLachlan. Photograph by Diana Green/Gladness Partners, LLC.

Triad filmmaker's latest effort to premiere at Sundance Film Festival

Winston-Salem native Angus MacLachlan will have his new film screened at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. His last feature-length screening there came…

This crawl space includes special blanketing and radon mitigation system pipes to help prevent the spread of radon indoors. Adobe stock photo.

Gov. Cooper joins national radon awareness campaign

North Carolina is taking part in a national campaign to raise awareness about the potential health effects of radon. Governor Roy Cooper has designated…

The Guilford County GOP recommended that Michael Logan, a GCS teacher, fill a vacancy on the school board. Logan addressed the board, which voted to reject his appointment, during their meeting on Jan. 10. Screenshot courtesy of Guilford County Schools.

Guilford County School Board rejects GOP pick for vacant seat — again

The District 3 seat on the Guilford County Board of Education remains vacant following a vote Tuesday night to reject the GOP appointment.

The North Carolina Legislature began its two-year session with the election of House and Senate leaders and a return of more pomp from pre-pandemic festivities. PAUL GARBER/WFDD FILE

North Carolina Legislature gavels in session

The North Carolina Legislature opened its two-year session Wednesday with Republicans on the cusp of veto-proof control that will force Democratic Gov.…

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Chief Human Resources Officer Leslie Alexander says the new software should reduce the schedule building time, and free up guidance counselors to spend more time working with students. (Screenshot courtesy of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools)

WS/FCS to use new software to improve student schedules

It takes Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school officials about six weeks to build a master schedule for their students. Principals, data managers and…

Guilford County Schools will receive $14.8 million from the U.S. Department of Education for school-based mental health services. Photo courtesy of Guilford County Schools.

Guilford County Schools receives federal grant to support mental health services

Guilford County Schools will receive $14.8 million from the U.S. Department of Education for school-based mental health services. The funds will go…

New guidelines may mean earlier drug interventions for childhood obesity

The American Academy of Pediatrics has made a major update to its guidelines on childhood obesity. The new guidelines warn that waiting to treat kids…

Wake Forest University Professor Corey D. B. Walker will lead a three-year project focusing on environmental justice issues. Image courtesy WFU

Wake Forest awarded $1M grant for project focusing on environmental justice

Wake Forest University has been awarded a $1 million grant for a project focusing on environmental justice. The grant from the Mellon Foundation will…

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