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House and Senate GOP leaders have been negotiating privately for weeks on a path forward to create one budget measure they can agree on together without going through the conventional process of advancing competing spending plans. Both House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger have expressed frustration with the negotiations. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

With spending talks idling, North Carolina House to advance its own budget proposal

The North Carolina House plans to roll out a budget proposal of its own in the coming days as work on a negotiated plan with the Senate has slowed.

Green Metals, Inc., a Toyota subsidiary, will build a battery waste recycling facility on the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite campus. (Image courtesy Greensboro-RandolphMegasite.com)

New EV battery recycling facility planned for Toyota site

Green Metals, Inc. (GMI) is planning to build a factify to support EV battery waste and recycling. The plant will be located on the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite campus, which is expected to open in 2025.

Bill for `forever chemicals' manufacturers to pay North Carolina water systems advances

An effort to order manufacturers of "forever chemicals" to help North Carolina public water systems pay for upgrades to remove contaminants that a company discharged has been renewed in the General Assembly. The House Environment Committee voted Tuesday for the measure pushed by Republican lawmakers from the Wilmington area.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is looking to make changes to contracts for school resource officers. WFDD File Photo

WS/FCS looks to limit pepper spray use, school resource officer involvement in revised contract

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is looking to make changes to contracts for school resource officers. District officials have proposed new language limiting the use of pepper spray, and clarifying when SROs should be called.

Photographer and visual artist Owens Daniels says The Wellness Keepers" literally saved his life when one of his physician subjects correctly diagnosed his high blood pressure. DAVID FORD/WFDD

Photography exhibit celebrates African American physicians in the Triad

The Triad Cultural Arts exhibition "The Wellness Keepers" celebrates local African American physicians, and elevates the need for routine doctors visits within the Black community.

UNC Asheville chancellor announces program cuts

UNC Asheville Chancellor Kimberly van Noort is proposing to eliminate several academic programs and departments from the university. According to van…

A 2023 Juneteenth celebration at LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro. This year's activities will run through the 19th at parks across the Gate City. (Photograph courtesy of Princess H. Johnson)

Juneteenth celebrations 2024: What's going on in the Triad?

Dozens of Juneteenth activities are happening throughout the Triad starting this weekend. Here's a sampling of what you can expect to find in Greensboro and Winston-Salem.

Greensboro Parks and Recreation Director Phil Fleischmann speaks to residents about the soil in Bingham Park during a breakout session of a community meeting on Wednesday. DJ SIMMONS/WFDD

Greensboro community meeting turns contentious over proposal to use local landfill

Greensboro residents voiced frustration with city officials about a proposal to move contaminated soil from Bingham Park to a local landfill at a community meeting on Wednesday.

A sign posted outside an election site in New York City reads "Vote Here" in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Bengali. AAPI voting activists say language barriers remain for many in the Asian community in North Carolina. (AP FILE Photo/Mark Lennihan)

AAPI voting has increased in North Carolina, but barriers remain

Voting by Asian American and Pacific Islanders in North Carolina surged during the 2020 election, but there are still barriers to turnout. WFDD's Paul Garber spoke with Jimmy Patel Nguyen, the state communications director for North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT) on the topic.

A phone scammer in Guilford County falsely tried to collect money claiming the victim missed jury duty. Adobe stock photo

Officials warn of phone scam in Guilford County

Guilford County law enforcement officials are warning residents of a phone scam involving a caller falsely trying to collect money for missed jury duty.

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