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Boy who died at nature therapy camp couldn't breathe in tentlike structure, autopsy finds

Medical examiners in North Carolina say a boy who died while enrolled in a nature therapy camp couldn't breathe in the tentlike structure he was sleeping in. The 12-year-old died in February in western North Carolina while participating in the Trails Carolina wilderness program for troubled youths.

Guilford County Emergency Services is urging residents to stay hydrated during extreme heat to prevent illness. Other heat safety tips include never leaving children or pets in parked cars and being sure to check on vulnerable neighbors. Photograph courtesy of Guilford County Emergency Services.

Guilford County Emergency Services shares safety tips during extreme heat

Guilford County encourages residents to learn about the difference in heat-related illnesses. Heat exhaustion occurs when the body loses an excessive amount of water and salt, typically due to profuse sweating. Heat stroke, the most severe heat-related illness, occurs when the body loses its ability to regulate temperature.

The Greensboro Police Department says it will investigate the incident internally to determine if policies were followed. EDDIE GARCIA/WFDD

Greensboro police officer fatally shoots man while on mental health crisis call

The officer involved in the shooting incident has been placed on administration duty. Greensboro Police Department says it will conduct an internal investigation to determine if policies were followed.

Bans on cell phones during the school day are being implemented in districts across the state, including Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Similar measures have been enacted statewide in Florida and Indiana. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

WS/FCS approves policy banning cell phone use during the school day

The policy states that students must have their cell phones powered off and out of sight for the entirety of the school day. An exception is made for high schoolers, who are allowed to use their phones during lunch.

While demonstrations in North Carolina following George Floyd's death were largely peaceful, Republican House Speaker Tim Moore and others championing the changes said the laws didn't deter rioting and looting in downtown Raleigh in June 2020. Allen G. Breed / AP File Photo

Judge upholds North Carolina's anti-rioting law, dismisses civil liberties suit

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a civil rights group challenging North Carolina's anti-rioting law, whose criminal penalties were raised last year by state legislators.

The search for 19-year-old Kaedian Tyshaun Allen has involved the cooperation and coordination of several partners including the Winston-Salem Fire Department, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Winston-Salem Forsyth County Emergency Management, Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks, High Point Fire Department, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI), Federal Bureau of Investigation USERT, Belews Creek Volunteer Fire Department, and Lewisville Fire Department. DAVID FORD/WFDD

The Quarry at Grant Park closed as search for missing person continues

Investigators have expanded their search for 19-year-old Kaedian Allen at Winston-Salem's Quarry at Grant Park. On Wednesday, the park was closed to the public as officers conducted a thorough sweep of the area.

Summerfield Mayor Tim Sessoms joined residents and his fellow town officials in Raleigh Wednesday in opposition to legislation removing nearly 1,000 acres of land from Summerfield's jurisdiction. DJ Simmons/WFDD

NC legislature approves bill to de-annex Summerfield land following rally by residents and officials

The de-annexation bill, which passed on Thursday, is connected to a controversial development that has called into question the town's zoning laws by state leaders.

The House voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s three vetoes so far this year on bills addressing protesters and campaign finance, prosecutions of youth offenders and transportation. (AP Photo/Makiya Seminera, file)

North Carolina legislators consider vetoes, constitution changes as work session winds down

The North Carolina General Assembly is racing to advance legislation before completing its chief working session for the year. But the House and Senate could return later this summer to settle unfinished business.

The program provides free transportation to Forsyth County residents within a maximum distance of 35 miles. AMY DIAZ/WFDD

Forsyth County 'microtransit' program provides free work-related rides to residents

The Forsyth Rides program was created to address gaps in the public transportation system.

The NC General Assembly approved legislation Wednesday that would make most municipal elections in Forsyth County partisan. MAKIYA SEMINERA/AP

NC legislature passes bill making most municipal elections in Forsyth County partisan

The bill affecting several towns in Forsyth County is not subject to a veto by the governor and becomes law immediately.

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