WFDD's David Ford wondered how the drought conditions plaguing central North Carolina are impacting outdoor adventure companies that rely on the area's rivers for business. He found the answer for this edition of Carolina Curious.

For the last several months, the pedestal that once held the statue of Major Joseph Winston in Guilford Courthouse National Military Park has been empty. WFDD’s Amy Diaz answers a Greensboro listener’s question about the status of the monument for this edition of Carolina Curious.

Guilford County leaders were days away from approving a budget when they suddenly hit pause. New legislation is forcing them to rethink their plans — and could affect everything from schools to social services.

After a recent close encounter with a black bear family in his mother's front yard, WFDD's David Ford quickly became Carolina Curious: What to do when you encounter these creatures?

Is Bigfoot lurking in North Carolina's forests? A Carolina Curious listener wanted to know. We dug into the state's Sasquatch lore for this week's Carolina Curious.

From educator protests to debates in the legislature, North Carolina's plan to phase out the corporate income tax rate by 2030 is a hot topic. For this edition of Carolina Curious, Nathan Goldman, an accounting professor at NCSU, explains the rationale behind the cuts and what drives businesses to certain states.

High Point resident Ahmed Salim noticed an oddly large amount of bamboo in his neighborhood. WFDD's Amy Diaz spoke with a local expert on invasive plants to find out why there's so much of it in the area.

What happens to community health if a data center moves in nearby? We asked a researcher who’s studying the issue for this week's Carolina Curious.

WFDD listener Judith Rush recently asked how exactly the beverage became the drink of the South. For this edition of Carolina Curious, WFDD's DJ Simmons spoke with an award-winning food writer and educator to learn more.

With springtime in the air, WFDD's David Ford was wondering how best to go about feeding some of the native animals that are now visiting his yard.