North Carolina judges grapple with defining 'fair' elections in redistricting suit
North Carolina judges are deciding whether a redistricting lawsuit claiming a state constitutional right to "fair" elections can go to trial.
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Officials warn of phone scam in Guilford County
Guilford County law enforcement officials are warning residents of a phone scam involving a caller falsely trying to collect money for missed jury duty.
AAPI voting has increased in North Carolina, but barriers remain
Voting by Asian American and Pacific Islanders in North Carolina surged during the 2020 election, but there are still barriers to turnout. WFDD's Paul Garber spoke with Jimmy Patel Nguyen, the state communications director for North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT) on the topic.
Greensboro community meeting turns contentious over proposal to use local landfill
Greensboro residents voiced frustration with city officials about a proposal to move contaminated soil from Bingham Park to a local landfill at a community meeting on Wednesday.
UNC Asheville chancellor announces program cuts
UNC Asheville Chancellor Kimberly van Noort is proposing to eliminate several academic programs and departments from the university.
Juneteenth celebrations 2024: What's going on in the Triad?
Dozens of Juneteenth activities are happening throughout the Triad starting this weekend. Here's a sampling of what you can expect to find in Greensboro and Winston-Salem.
WS/FCS looks to limit pepper spray use, school resource officer involvement in revised contract
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is looking to make changes to contracts for school resource officers. District officials have proposed new language limiting the use of pepper spray, and clarifying when SROs should be called.
Photography exhibit celebrates African American physicians in the Triad
The Triad Cultural Arts exhibition "The Wellness Keepers" celebrates local African American physicians, and elevates the need for routine doctors visits within the Black community.
New EV battery recycling facility planned for Toyota site
Green Metals, Inc. (GMI) is planning to build a factify to support EV battery waste and recycling.
The plant will be located on the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite campus, which is expected to open in 2025.
Bill for `forever chemicals' manufacturers to pay North Carolina water systems advances
An effort to order manufacturers of "forever chemicals" to help North Carolina public water systems pay for upgrades to remove contaminants that a company discharged has been renewed in the General Assembly. The House Environment Committee voted Tuesday for the measure pushed by Republican lawmakers from the Wilmington area.