Carolina Curious

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his pals may hold a special

Late last month, Forsyth County announced that 20% of its COVID-19 tests were coming back positive. It was more than double the rate the state had calculated for the county.

As of Thursday, nearly 2,500 North Carolinians have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began. More than 150 of those deaths were of Guilford County residents.

Whether it’s online or in-person, this next school year will look different. Public radio stations from around the state are coming together for a back-to-school special.

Governor Roy Cooper has said his administration is relying on science and data to make decisions about how to keep the public safe from COVID-19.

Revenue declines brought on by the pandemic have put many state projects on hold, including some roadwork.  A WFDD listener was wondering about one of these.

The past few months have seen a drastic rise in the numbers of unemployment claims in North Carolina, and the agency that deals with processing them is overwhelmed. Endless phone waits and online confusion is leaving thousands in desperate need of financial relief right now.

This month on "Carolina Curious," we’ve been taking a look at how language is used to deflect from the truth

In the midst of a pandemic and highly charged election season, being able to distinguish between truth and fiction is critically important.

After a primary or an election, data is quickly available about how certain demographics voted. WFDD listener Susan DeVaney wants to know where this information comes from. WFDD finds out in this quick edition of Carolina Curious.