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N. Carolina legislature approves abortion rules; veto ahead
North Carolina lawmakers on Thursday approved a ban on nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, down from the current 20 weeks, in response to last year’s overturning of Roe v. Wade at the U.S. Supreme Court.
New book has ideas and itineraries for exploring Winston-Salem
Local writer and editor Tina Firesheets has written a book titled 100 Things to Do in Winston-Salem Before You Die.
Major road project begins on Blue Ridge Parkway
A major infrastructure project on the Blue Ridge Parkway will lead to some delays and closures for the next three years.
Guilford County Schools to focus on student health, safety in new strategic plan
Guilford County Schools celebrated the launch of a new strategic direction Tuesday evening.
North Carolina House OKs ban on transgender youth surgeries
Transgender youth in North Carolina would have to wait until they turn 18 to receive gender-affirming surgeries under a bill approved Wednesday by the GOP-controlled state House.
North Carolina House OKs bill tightening abortion limits
The North Carolina House on Wednesday approved a Republican package of abortion restrictions that would tighten the state's ban on the procedure from after 20 weeks to after 12 weeks, while creating new exceptions but also more requirements for pregnant women and physicians.
New North Carolina abortion limits on legislative fast track
Lawmakers began voting Wednesday on a Republican package of abortion restrictions that would tighten North Carolina's ban on the procedure from after 20 weeks to 12 weeks while creating new exceptions but also more requirements for pregnant women and physicians.
Greensboro, Winston-Salem vote to oppose statehouse bill changing city employee grievance process
The City of Greensboro joined Winston-Salem Tuesday in voting to oppose House Bill 470.
WS/FCS has one week to allocate $38.2 million for facilities projects
Roofs need to be replaced. Elevators need upgrades. Restrooms need renovation.