Treasured Triad historian Fam Brownlee has died at 80
Historian, cherished storyteller, and Winston-Salem native Fam Brownlee has died.
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Three events for job seekers scheduled in Winston-Salem this month
Several events designed to help job seekers find work are scheduled for this month in Winston-Salem, and they’re being funded through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Chief judge is replaced in a shakeup on the North Carolina Court of Appeals
North Carolina’s chief justice has quietly replaced the next leader of the state’s intermediate-level appeals court. The new chief judge at the Court of Appeals is Judge Chris Dillon, whose appointment took effect Monday.
Community gathers to honor Sergeant Philip Dale Nix
Hundreds of people gathered in Greensboro Wednesday to honor Sergeant Philip Dale Nix, who was shot and killed on Saturday.
Judge recommends ending suit on prosecuting ex-felons who vote in North Carolina, cites new law
A North Carolina law that makes it a serious crime for someone to vote while still on probation or parole for a felony conviction shouldn't be thrown out, especially with a change to the law that took effect this week, a federal judge has ruled.
Piedmont Federal expands its footprint beyond the Triad
Piedmont Federal Savings Bank has acquired Wake Forest Federal Savings and Loan Association chartered in 1922. Piedmont Federal was founded in 1903 and currently serves clients throughout the Triad region and Lake Norman. The acquisition will expand that reach to the town of Wake Forest
Owner David Tepper's temper tantrum only adds to the Panthers' embarrassing season
Just when it appeared the season couldn’t get any more embarrassing for the Carolina Panthers, owner David Tepper finds himself embroiled in a public relations nightmare after video surfaced of the billionaire throwing the contents of a drink in the direction of Jaguars fans from his suite following a 26-0 loss at Jacksonville on Sunday.
Stakeholders make plans to preserve Blue Ridge Parkway's iconic views
Blue Ridge Parkway officials are putting together a plan to boost tourism on the scenic road and increase the economic impact in the nearby communities.
Suspects in shooting that killed Greensboro police officer appear in court
The three suspects arrested in the shooting and killing of a Greensboro police officer appeared in court Tuesday. Sergeant Philip Dale Nix was killed Saturday night. He was off duty when he was shot after intervening in a crime that was taking place at a Sheetz on Sandy Ridge Road.
North Carolina presidential primary candidates have been finalized; a Trump challenge is on appeal
North Carolina's election board finalized on Tuesday the candidates for the state's March 5 presidential primaries, leaving President Joe Biden as the lone Democrat for the job on ballots and former President Donald Trump among the Republican competitors.