Lewisville

Legislation working its way through the N.C. House of Representatives seeks to spur home development, in part by limiting the planning and zoning tools of local governments. This photo shows the construction of multi-family units in Chapel Hill. (Image courtesy Kate Medley/WUNC)

NC lawmakers want to encourage homebuilding. Cities, counties don't like how they plan to do it

A bill working its way through the N.C. House of Representatives would allow civil lawsuits against individuals for development decisions they make on…

Christmas trees at various stages of growth are damaged beyond saving on Waightstill Avery's Christmas tree farm near Newland on Nov. 21, 2024. Avery says he has plenty of trees for this year, but he worries about the the coming years with so many of his young trees lost. PAUL GARBER/WFDD

Agriculture

Christmas tree supply plentiful despite Helene, but some worry about the future crops

Paul Garber

North Carolina produces about one in five Christmas trees sold in the U.S., including the 20-foot Fraser fir chosen to grace the White House this year. Local sellers say this season’s crop is good despite the impact of Helene. But some in the industry worry about Christmases yet to come.

Race

Triad Man Attacks Family Over Black Lives Matter Signs

David Ford

A Lewisville man is accused of assaulting two people over Black Lives Matter signs displayed in the rear window of their car. All those involved in the…

Politics & Government

National Issues Bring Lewisville Voters To The Polls

David Ford

Polls opened early this morning throughout North Carolina. Many voters in the Piedmont were greeted with drizzle, rain and wind. But it didn't seem to…