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2:32pm Apr 29, 2022Environment Environment
Are pigeon populations declining in Greensboro?
by David FordRock pigeons — originally known as rock doves — are native to Europe, introduced to this country by colonists in the e
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6:04am Mar 31, 2022Transportation Transportation
Carolina Curious: What's with the purple street lights?
by Bethany ChafinHave you ever been driving along at night, and all of a sudden, the entire atmosphere changes? Everything appears in a different light – literally.
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Cooper Sullivan/WFDD 8:10am Jan 13, 2022Environment EnvironmentCarolina Curious: How has the Salem Lake construction impacted local biodiversity?
by Cooper SullivanSince early September, Salem Lake’s water levels have been about 10 feet lower than normal as construction crews are working on the boat ramp and retaining walls.
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6:00am Dec 06, 2021Environment Environment
Carolina Curious: Are there old-growth forests in North Carolina?
by April LaissleNorth Carolina is known for its natural features — think the Blue Ridge Mountains or the pristine beaches of the Outer Banks. Less attention though is given to its forests.
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2:59pm Nov 22, 2021Human Interest Human Interest
Carolina Curious: Why Do Forsyth County's Borders Look Like Swiss Cheese?
by April LaissleCounty border lines in North Carolina are often far from symmetrical. That’s especially the case for Forsyth County, which is certainly not a perfect square.
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5:34pm Oct 05, 2021Culture Culture
Carolina Curious: Why Greensboro and not Greensborough?
by David FordIn this edition of Carolina Curious WFDD listener and High
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4:00pm Sep 13, 2021Environment Environment
Carolina Curious: Do Twin Fawns Remain Pals Into Adulthood?
by David FordPicture if you will a tranquil scene: two innocent, speckled twin fawns gently frolicking together on soft green grasses as their mother looks on protectively nearby.
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3:39pm Aug 30, 2021Culture Culture
Carolina Curious: Where Did The Name Chess Pie Come From?
by David FordTraditional chess pie is easy to make and calls for the simplest of household ingredients — eggs, butter, sugar, cornmeal, and vinegar — and it’s been a Southern dessert favorite
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4:04pm Jul 26, 2021Transportation Transportation
Carolina Curious: What Are The Oldest Streets In The Triad?
by David FordCenturies ago, thousands of Moravian and Quaker settlers came to the Piedmont in search of a better life, and their legacy lives on here in countless ways.
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3:07pm Mar 18, 2021Environment Environment
Carolina Curious: Why Is There So Much Trash On The Roads?
by David FordThere are familiar signs of spring in North Carolina — birds singing, daffodils popping up everywhere — but there’s also something unfamiliar going on that’s making the views around here far less s
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5:00pm Jan 13, 2021Health & Safety Health & Safety
Carolina Curious: Where Do I Get The COVID-19 Vaccination?
by David FordWith the recent rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations, many people in the Triad area are wondering, ‘When’s my turn?’ A WFDD listener in Summerfield asks: “Where do I get the COVID-19 vaccine?
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6:32am Dec 30, 2020Environment Environment
Carolina Curious: Is There A Program To Limit Deer Numbers In Boone?
by David FordRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his pals may hold a special
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7:08am Dec 17, 2020Health & Safety Health & Safety
Carolina Curious: Why Is There A Difference Between Some State and County COVID-19 Numbers?
by April LaissleLate 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.