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'Trane Tracks music festival supports restoration of John Coltrane’s childhood home in High Point
Jazz legend John Coltrane's childhood home is being turned into a museum and community education center. A new music festival aims to raise funds to support the renovation.
Two juveniles charged with communicating threats of violence against two Winston-Salem middle schools
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has charged two juveniles for separate incidents of communicating threats of violence against Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
Greensboro appears to sever ties with partner in overdue housing project
After months of delays, the city of Greensboro is distancing itself from Step Up on Second, the organization it tapped to convert the Regency Inn into housing for the chronically homeless.
North Carolina governor seeks to halt GOP's favored policies as legislature resumes
The North Carolina General Assembly has returned to work six months after it wrapped up a landmark session in 2023, and quickly received a budget proposal from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
Winston-Salem residents call for more collaborative approach in public hearing on housing, development priorities
Residents questioned city staff on ways to increase local input in a public hearing on the city's Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan for 2024 to 2025.
WS/FCS proposed budget calls for $20M increase in local funds
The proposed budget for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools prioritizes core instruction, mental health services and increases to teacher supplements. But the district will need millions more in local funding to make that happen.
North Carolina legislators return to adjust the budget and consider other issues
The North Carolina General Assembly is returning to regular business six months after it wrapped up a landmark session in 2023. The House and Senate planned to gavel in daily floor meetings at midday Wednesday.
The return of MerleFest means music for fans, support for students and community
The annual MerleFest returns for its four-day run Thursday. The festival is not just a celebration of traditional American music, but also an important way to bring in money for local causes.
Judge strikes down North Carolina law on prosecuting ex-felons who voted before 2024
A federal judge has halted the enforcement of a North Carolina law that made it a serious crime for someone to vote while still on probation or parole for a felony conviction when they had simply violated the voting law by mistake. Monday's ruling was celebrated by groups representing poor residents and Black union members.