Guilford County

Paramedics in Guilford County will soon provide emergency patients with resource bags, and support packs will also be distributed to help minimize the stress of a 911 call.

Victor Isler brings 17 years of government experience to the county manager position. His educational background includes a bachelor's degree in sociology with a concentration in social welfare from Winston-Salem State University. He spoke with WFDD's David Ford about how he brings those skills to bear in his new role.

A company codenamed Project McKinley is seeking the incentives for a projected investment of $77 million by the end of 2027.

Visitor spending increased in 71 of the state's 100 counties.

Cone Health is expanding its school-based telehealth program. It now serves 40 mainly high-poverty elementary schools throughout Guilford, Rockingham and Alamance counties.

The center celebrated its 10th anniversary in June, and Catherine Johnson has led the organization since the beginning.

Mayor Tim Sessoms, whose term was set to end in December, cited the Town Council's pursuit of former employees as among the reasons he's choosing to step down.

The decision overturns a denial by the county's planning board earlier this year.

Over the past year, Summerfield has had its entire town staff resign, lost nearly 1,000 acres of land, and now it has filed a lawsuit against former employees. WFDD's DJ Simmons discusses what led to this point.

The new center aims to increase access to legal services for those in need.