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Beginning on May 7, Americans traveling on commercial airplanes or entering certain federal buildings will find their driver’s licenses are no longer accepted for identification purposes unless they meet standards established by a 20-year-old law, the REAL ID Act.
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In Celtic tradition, Halloween is the one night a year when spirits of the dead can return to Earth. But, tour guides from Carolina Haunts and History believe some spirits roam the city of Winston-Salem all year long. For this spooky edition of Piedmont Pit Stops, WFDD’s April Laissle tagged along on a ghost tour of the city’s historic West End.
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Land of Oz, which first opened in 1970, offers an immersive theatrical experience of the classic film during its three-weekend Autumn at Oz festival each September. WFDD’s April Laissle followed Dorothy’s journey through Kansas, Oz and the Emerald City for this installment of Piedmont Pit Stops.
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North Carolina officials are highlighting sites significant to the state’s history of both bootlegging and stock car racing. The Moonshine and Motorsports Trail maps the origin story of the two intertwined industries.
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As the tobacco industry downsized in the 1990s, North Carolina farmers were forced to pivot. Some opted to convert their tobacco fields into vineyards, revitalizing the Yadkin Valley.
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In WFDD's new series Piedmont Pit Stops, we’re hitting the road and exploring the hidden gems and landmarks that define the region. First stop: Salisbury, where the iconic cherry-flavored soft drink Cheerwine was created over 100 years ago.
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With the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling last week, abortion is now banned or will likely soon be banned in most southeastern states. North Carolina is an…
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Two High Country sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway are getting big-budget makeovers. Work has started to replace the Laurel Fork Bridge in Ashe County.…
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With spring break travel in full force, North Carolina officials are cracking down on speeding drivers with the Speed a Little, Lose a Lot campaign. The…
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Passenger travel is starting to increase again at Piedmont Triad International Airport. Officials are hoping it's the beginning of a bounce back after a…