On The Margins

Every day in the Triad, families live on the edge. Some are looking for a home they can afford. Many others are just one bill away from eviction. The housing problems here are rooted in our history and shape our present and future, and the safety net meant to protect our most vulnerable citizens plays a major role.

On The Margins is a one-hour documentary including three stories from WFDD's investigation into housing struggles in the Triad.

1:00pm Jun 29, 2019

Economy Economy

On The Margins

This is On The Margins, a one-hour documentary exploring housing struggles in the Triad.

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7:13am Jun 06, 2019

Poverty Poverty Economy Housing

Housing Authority Major Player In Winston-Salem Evictions

by Eddie Garcia

Since 2014, the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem filed the second highest number of evictions in Forsyth County. In 2018 alone, it brought evictions against nearly 40 percent of the households living in its public housing units.

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7:32am Jun 04, 2019

Economy Economy Housing

Eviction's Cost: It Won't Be Home Anymore

by David Ford

Winston-Salem and Greensboro have among the highest eviction rates in the country. For some, the math is simple and unforgiving. Sluggish wage growth and rising rents mean you can be just one car repair, utility bill, or health crisis away from losing your home.

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6:04am May 30, 2019

Race Race Economy Human Interest

Balancing On The Edge: Affordability And Growth In Ole Asheboro

by Bethany Chafin

Today, in our project on the Triad’s housing crisis, WFDD reporter Bethany Chafin takes us to a Greensboro neighborhood for a rare glimpse into a place at risk of losing valuable affordable housing.

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