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12:29pm Apr 27, 2021

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West Virginia Will Pay Young People $100 To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

by Rachel Treisman

The Republican-led state will offer savings bonds to residents between the ages of 16 and 35 in an effort to tackle vaccine hesitancy among its younger population.
10:07am Apr 09, 2021

Transportation Transportation Economy

Smith Reynolds Airport Awarded Over $4M in CARES Act Funding

by Neal Charnoff

Winston-Salem’s Smith Reynolds Airport will receive over $4 million in funding meant to enhance the facility and spur job growth.
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8:01am Feb 06, 2021

National National

Stimulus Debit Cards Unusable For Prison Inmates In At Least Four States

by Jimmy Jenkins

The debit cards can't be processed in prisons so inmates can't deposit their payments. The IRS has acknowledged the problem, but hasn't offered an immediate solution.
Katherine Du/NPR

12:09pm Jan 05, 2021

National National Economy

Have You Been Evicted During The Pandemic, Or Afraid Of Losing Your Home?

by Chris Arnold

NPR wants to hear from you if you have lost income and couldn't pay rent to your landlord or needed a mortgage forbearance.
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7:01am Dec 12, 2020

National National Health & Safety

Rural Health Systems Challenged By COVID-19 Surge

by Anna King

Medical services in small Northwest towns are stretched to the limit with shortages of qualified workers and PPE, CARES Act funds running out and hospitals at or near capacity.
Katherine Du / NPR

5:08pm Dec 09, 2020

National National Economy

Have You Skipped Rent Or Mortgage Payments During the Pandemic?

by Chris Arnold

NPR wants to hear from you if you have lost income and needed a mortgage forbearance or if you tried to get help from your landlord.
Matt York / AP

7:39pm Dec 04, 2020

National National Economy Education

Education Department Extends Student Loan Payment Freeze Through January

by Elissa Nadworny

Congress hit pause on federal student loan payments in the CARES Act. The latest extension of this relief will last until after President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
9:39am Oct 30, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Guilford County Offers Grants For Economic Development Non-Profits

by Neal Charnoff

Guilford County has launched a million-dollar grant program to help economic development and tourism non-profits impacted by the pandemic.
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6:21pm Oct 01, 2020

National National Economy

United And American Airlines Tell 32,000 Employees They're Now On Furlough

by Bill Chappell

"To our departing 13,000 family members: thank you for your dedication and we look forward to welcoming you back," United told employees, as CARES Act payroll aid was set to expire.
12:48pm Aug 18, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Winston-Salem City Council Approves Raises for Police, Firefighters

by April Laissle

Amid public calls to reduce police spending, Winston-Salem City Council has agreed to give the city’s police and firefighters a raise.
10:54am Aug 12, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government Education

Cooper Directs $95 Million To Support Students During Pandemic

by Neal Charnoff

Governor Roy Cooper is directing over $95 million to help support North Carolina students affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
4:54pm Aug 04, 2020

Education Education

NC School Districts Grapple With Reopening Plans As Pandemic Costs Mount

by Keri Brown

As schools decide whether or not to hold class in person or online, one big question is at the root of it all — how much is it going to cost?

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