Greensboro amends zoning regulations to spur more housing development
City officials are taking steps to make it easier for developers to build more housing.
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North Carolina justices don't fast-track challenge over election for seat on their court
A North Carolina Supreme Court decision refusing to further accelerate the appeals over an unsettled November election for a seat on the court means an official winner likely won't be finalized sooner, and the trailing candidate could benefit.
Crossnore to establish a second 'resilience-focused' public charter school in Winston-Salem
The new school will replicate Williams Academy, a public charter school in Avery County founded by Crossnore 26 years ago, originally designed to serve children involved in the foster care system.
'Lifted Voices' brings Black history to life in Greensboro
The Greensboro History Museum will host its annual Lifted Voices: Black History event to commemorate Black History Month in the area.
Winston-Salem educators say federal ICE policy change is keeping some students home
A federal policy change allowing immigration enforcement officers to make arrests at schools may be contributing to dips in student attendance in Winston-Salem.
Memorial service to commemorate 50th anniversary of the fatal Siloam Bridge collapse
The span was known to be a dangerous passage even before it gave way.
Snowy roads lead to hundreds of Virginia and North Carolina crashes as Arctic air brings record cold
Snowy roads led to hundreds of crashes throughout Virginia and North Carolina, including a series of crashes on an interstate highway involving more than 50 vehicles, as officials continued to ask people Thursday to avoid travel to allow crews to work on the roads.
Weather-related school closings and remote learning days
Due to the winter weather, there are school closings, delays and remote learning days across the WFDD listening area for Thursday, Feb. 20.
Wake Forest University receives national recognition for work on Tourette Syndrome
The Tourette Association of America has recognized the Wake Forest University School of Medicine as a "Center of Excellence" for its research and treatment of Tourette Syndrome and other similar tic disorders.
City of Winston-Salem officials give update on winter weather
Winston-Salem city officials said initial snowfall has not caused an uptick in car accidents or 911 calls.