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The Guilford County courthouse, which houses Guilford County Government offices. Photo courtesy nccourts.gov

Guilford County manager proposes $831M budget

The budget includes no property tax increase and funding for several new positions, including social service workers to handle reports of abuse or neglect.

In this file photo, students gather outside the Gray Building on the campus of UNCSA. Over four years, the UNC System will pay $10 million to plaintiffs and UNCSA will pay $2.5 million. DAVID FORD/WFDD

$12.5M settlement reached in UNCSA sexual assault lawsuit

A 2021 lawsuit filed against the University of North Carolina School of the Arts alleging years-long sexual misconduct has been settled for $12.5 million.…

In this file photo, 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. Erik Verduzco/AP

North Carolina sports wagers well over $1B in first months under new law, report says

Online sports wagering in North Carolina has exceeded $1 billion since authorized gambling operators could take bets starting March 11. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission released a report Friday about wagering, winnings and revenue.

Davidson County courthouse was evacuated and law enforcement swept the building for devices Monday morning. Image courtesy Bobby McCroskey.

Thomasville man charged after bomb threat shut down Davidson County courthouse Monday

Sheriff Richie Simmons says the courthouse was evacuated and officers began sweeping the building for devices after the threat came in Monday morning.

Balloons congratulating the class of 2024

CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen leads commencement address for Wake Forest University graduates

More than 2,000 graduates were honored at Wake Forest University’s Commencement Monday. The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Mandy Cohen led the address.

Summerfield Town staff announced their resignations in a statement on Sunday citing the mistreatment of Town Manager Scott Whitaker as a reason. (Screenshot courtesy of the town of Summerfield)

Summerfield town staff announce resignations over alleged mistreatment of manager

The staff of the town of Summerfield sent in resignation letters over the weekend alleging continued mistreatment of the town manager.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts was founded in 1963 as America’s first public arts conservatory. The school will pay $2.5 million to alumni survivors of sexual assault by faculty members that took place between roughly 1970 to 1990. Photograph by Wayne Reich.

UNCSA commits to environment of 'safety and trust' after multimillion-dollar sexual assault lawsuit settlement

UNC School of the Arts teacher Evan Richey and Chancellor Brian Cole reflect on the school's recent $12.5 million lawsuit settlement with alumni victims of sexual assault.

Listener Submission: Your Fallen Hero

This Memorial Day, WFDD wants to honor the brave individuals who have served our nation with dedication and valor. We are inviting listeners to share…

Dishita Agarwal, a student at Early College at Guilford, has been recognized as a United States Presidential Scholar. The honor was given to just two students in North Carolina and 161 in the country. (Photo courtesy of Guilford County Schools)

Early College at Guilford student recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholar

Dishita Agarwal has been recognized as a United States Presidential Scholar. The honor was given to just two students in North Carolina and 161 in the country.

North Carolina Senate Bill 630 aims to prohibit noncitizens from voting in local elections. Adobe Stock photo.

Noncitizen voting in N.C. elections is the focus of GOP sponsored bill

Seven states have prohibited noncitizens from voting in state and local elections. In North Carolina, Senate Bill 630 would change the language of the state constitution, making it the eighth to do so. WFDD’s David Ford spoke with Wake Forest University politics professor John Dinan about the potential move and what’s driving it.

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