Carolina Curious

WFDD listener Chad Minton wants to know why there are no lights on I-40 through Winston-Salem, and reporter David Ford has the answer on Carolina Curious.

Dozens of giant white fuel tanks sit along I-40 in Greensboro. One Carolina Curious question-asker wanted to know: Is storing that much fuel in one place a safety hazard?

Under North Carolina law, everyone running for office has to disclose any felony convictions. But what about felony charges where the case hasn't been decided yet?

Townships in North Carolina began during the Reconstruction Period to organize and oversee huge tracts of land. WFDD listener Carolyn Rhode wanted to know how they're used today.

There’s a unique dessert that’s found only in Surry County, North Carolina. It has a whole trail dedicated to it, with restaurants where you can find the dish. For this week’s Carolina Curious, WFDD’s Reyna Drake tried the treat for herself to discover — what exactly is sonker?

This week Reynolds American is celebrating the completion of its giant mural on Reynolds Boulevard. It tells the history of the company and its influence on Winston-Salem.Ahead of the celebration, we’re revisiting a Carolina Curious from last summer by WFDD’s Rachel Thomas. It all started when she saw giant doodles on the exterior of Reynolds’ building.

Grandfather Mountain is one of North Carolina’s most iconic landscapes, and one of the highest peaks along the Blue Ridge. But just a few miles southwest, there’s a Grandmother Mountain. WFDD's Amy Diaz set out to learn more about it for Carolina Curious.

A new North Carolina law was meant to give roadside native vegetation a chance to thrive, supporting pollinators and other wildlife. But NCDOT says that’s also led to more herbicide spraying.

A provision that allows automated license plate readers on all NC roads has sparked debate about the balance between safety and privacy. WFDD’s Rachel Moody explains who decides where Flock cameras go and who has access to the data on this week’s edition of Carolina Curious.

For some Triad residents, Dutch Bros is more than just another coffee shop. Since opening locations in Winston-Salem and Greensboro this year, the Oregon-based chain has drawn crowds well beyond the drive-thru.