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For North Carolinians who cast a provisional ballot in the March 5 primary, the deadline to return to their county board of elections with their ID is 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 14. Adobe Stock photo,

Forsyth County's provisional ballots by the numbers

Several factors contributed to Forsyth County's provisional ballot count in the March 5 primary.

The Guilford County Board of Commissioners discussed a more collaborative approach to water infrastructure at its annual meeting on March 7. Screenshot: DJ Simmons/WFDD

Guilford County officials consider regional approach to water needs amid projected economic growth

Guilford officials are considering a more collaborative approach to water and sewer infrastructure to manage future economic growth.

Fox Sports broadcaster Greg Olsen, who placed the first ceremonial bet in North Carolina, shows his receipt during a DraftKings event celebrating the launch of mobile and online sports wagering across the state at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Monday, March 11, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

North Carolina launches statewide sports wagering

Mobile and online sports wagering across North Carolina took off on Monday, as several licensed gambling operators started taking bets nine months after legislation to authorize such activity statewide became law.

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper speaks at a primary election night party in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, March 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

North Carolina judges block elections board changes pushed by Republicans that weaken governor

North Carolina’s GOP-controlled legislature unlawfully tried to seize from the governor the power to choose election board members in the battleground…

A report to the North Carolina General Assembly shows that more than a dozen districts chose to defy state law and start school earlier in 2023. Lexington City Schools will follow suit in the upcoming academic year. WFDD file photo.

Lexington City Schools joins other NC districts in starting school year earlier, defying state law

The Lexington City Schools Board of Education voted to start the next academic year earlier than outlined by state law. The district joins several others in the state making the same decision.

The Housing Authority of Winston-Salem recently announced its housing choice voucher list will open for three days in April. WFDD File photo.

Housing Authority of Winston-Salem to open housing choice voucher list in April

Winston-Salem's housing choice voucher list is expected to open in April for three days.

North Carolina A&T State University hosts the Black Nurse Scientists Mentoring Program HBCU Tour

About 150 nursing students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently took part in the first-of-its-kind Black Nurse…

Michael Whatley, the newly-elected Republican National Committee chairman, gives an address during the general session of the RNC Spring Meeting Friday, March 8, 2024, in Houston. Whatley takes over from Ronna McDaniel, who resigned the position. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

National Republican Chairman Whatley won't keep other job leading North Carolina GOP

New Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley will resign from his other position leading the North Carolina GOP later this month. Whatley…

Greensboro recently received a federal grant that will help support a study of the city's tree canopy. Adobe Stock Photo

Greensboro reforestation project looks to plant trees equitably across city

Keeping the Green in Greensboro, NC: A Tree Canopy & Equity Prioritization is a five-year reforestation project supported by a federal grant. As part of the initiative, an assessment will be conducted on how much of the city is covered by trees.

At a school board meeting on Tuesday, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Executive Director of Systems Coherence & Strategic Planning Alexandra Hoskins spoke about the newly created local task force: DRIVE for Forsyth. (Screenshot courtesy of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools)

DRIVE for Forsyth Task Force aims to diversify the local educator workforce

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is looking to recruit and retain a diverse educator workforce. The local effort to address racial disparities builds upon work the state began doing about four years ago.

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