gun violence
Gun violence is killing more children. The pandemic may be playing a role
GSO extends Cure Violence as advocates push for more amid questions over program's effectiveness
A highly touted initiative to address violent crime was just renewed for funding by the Greensboro City Council.
Breaking the cycle of violence in High Point: a true story
Many on the front lines working to address violence in our area say one path forward is listening to better understand how people find themselves in a cycle of crime.
Greensboro City Council votes to extend Cure Violence program
The Greensboro City Council met on Tuesday, and one of the main agenda items was the future of its violence reduction program.
Addressing gun violence through focused deterrence
Incidents of gun violence remain stubbornly high throughout much of the Triad, with homicide numbers in Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem at or near historic levels.
The rising numbers and lasting impacts of Triad area gun violence
2021 was a year marked by violence in the Triad. Winston-Salem saw a 50% rise in homicides from the year before. It was a 35% jump in High Point.
Winston-Salem will host a second gun buyback event
After hosting a successful gun buyback event in November, the city of Winston-Salem is holding a second event this S
Over 360 guns are collected in Winston-Salem buyback event
Officials say that a recent gun buyback event in Winston-Salem was an overwhelming success.