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6:00am May 29, 2020Economy EconomyCarolina Curious: Why The Slow Response To Unemployment Benefit Claims?
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.
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5:00pm Jun 26, 2020Transportation TransportationCarolina Curious: When Will The Winston-Salem Loop Open?
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.
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2:56pm Apr 08, 2020Economy Economy Health & SafetyCarolina Curious: (Your) Unemployment Benefits Questions Answered
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2:23pm Mar 30, 2020Politics & Government Politics & GovernmentCarolina Curious: How False Dichotomy Deflects From Truth
This month on "Carolina Curious," we’ve been taking a look at how language is used to deflect from the truth
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11:29am Mar 23, 2020Health & Safety Health & SafetyCarolina Curious: What's A 'Red Herring?' Demystifying Loaded Language
In the midst of a pandemic and highly charged election season, being able to distinguish between truth and fiction is critically important.
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10:00pm Mar 08, 2020Politics & Government Politics & GovernmentCarolina Curious: Where Does Voter Data After An Election Come From?
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.
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7:00am Mar 05, 2020Politics & Government Politics & Government BusinessCarolina Curious: How Will Opportunity Zones Shape Our Cities?
When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed, the legislation included six pages that could have a big impact on cities.
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12:33pm Feb 25, 2020Carolina Curious: What Makes North Carolina A Purple State?
This week on Carolina Curious, we take a look at what makes the Tar Heel state so purple. Listener Kennette Thomas asks:
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8:31am Feb 21, 2020Politics & Government Politics & GovernmentCarolina Curious: 'O,' Now I Get It. How NC Orders Candidates' Names
Early voting is underway and many people are seeing a dizzying number of names on their ballots.
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12:44pm Feb 20, 2020Weather Weather EducationCarolina Curious: How Do Schools Decide When To Cancel Classes for Weather?
Many Triad parents were greeted with a flurry of messages Wednesday announcing weather-related changes to school schedules.
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4:13pm Feb 19, 2020Politics & Government Politics & GovernmentCarolina Curious: What’s The Safest Way To Vote?
With primary season in full swing, WFDD listener Julie Coulter has voting security on her mind.
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7:29am Jan 13, 2020Science ScienceCarolina Curious: Are Bugs Disappearing in North Carolina?
This time of year, it’s hard to spot many insects buzzing around the Triad. But can we expect them all to return when the weather warms up? That’s what listener Don Rumsey wanted to know.
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7:00am Dec 26, 2019Human Interest Human InterestCarolina Curious: What's The Highest Geographical Point In High Point?
For this quick edition of Carolina Curious, we go to the city of High Point.
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