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Voters in western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene's devastation may see several changes to how they can cast their ballots in the coming weeks…

The sewer system is badly damaged leading to the risk of creeks being contaminated by wastewater, says Lora Elder, a volunteer helping with the town’s crisis communications. And there are still many places where roads and bridges are washed out.

Fights and a shooting near fairgrounds during the opening weekend of the Carolina Classic Fair have police looking at new safety strategies.

Human-caused climate change boosted a devastating Hurricane Helene's rainfall by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%, scientists said in a new flash study released just as a strengthening Hurricane Milton threatens the Florida coast less than two weeks later.

Nearly two weeks ago, Wake Forest University canceled a lecture by a Palestinian scholar and activist scheduled for Oct. 7. Some Wake faculty members and community organizers rallied together to host the event in a local church instead.

A free health care clinic hosted officials from AmeriCorps to show how local public health AmeriCorps members are working to increase the quality of health care in underserved communities.

A Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools pre-K teacher has been charged with misdemeanor assault on a child under 12, according to district officials.

The grant will allow the school to research how the affordable housing crisis is affecting rural communities across the state in addition to Winston-Salem.

In a message to the App State community, Interim Chancellor Heather Norris stated that a “forward focus and routine” are important as the community recovers from the devastating storm.

Winston-Salem-based health system, Novant Health, has begun offering free virtual health appointments to people affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.