Boone mayor warns of impact on budget from Helene-related revenue losses
The storm shut down the fall tourism season. Futrelle described October as the highest revenue-drawing month for the area.
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Piedmont Pit Stops: Behind the scenes of the Tanglewood Festival of Lights
Since 1991, thousands of Triad residents have celebrated the holiday season with a visit to the Tanglewood Festival of Lights in Clemmons. It’s more than just a spectacle though – it’s a major source of revenue for Forsyth County.
Cooper praises progress, blasts school vouchers in education address in Greensboro
Reflecting on his eight years in office, he praised advances in the state’s public education, including increased teacher pay, and a record high-school graduation rate. But he says there have been missed opportunities as well.
Teenage student shot outside of Reynolds High School
Officials from the Winston-Salem Police Department and Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office say the victim was transported to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and is receiving care.
Another recount won't be ordered in a North Carolina court race, but protests are ahead
North Carolina election officials won't order another recount in a close state Supreme Court race after a partial hand recount failed to suggest the trailing Republican candidate could overtake the Democratic incumbent.
RiverRun Executive Director Rob Davis to step down
RiverRun International Film Festival Executive Director Rob Davis has decided to step down from his post after leading the organization for eight years. He shared his successes and challenges during his tenure with WFDD's David Ford who has this look back on Davis' time in Winston-Salem.
Funeral arrangements set for former Greensboro Mayor Yvonne Johnson
Johnson served as the city's first Black mayor and had a far-reaching legacy, according to her peers.
Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump's mass deportation effort
As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his administration, Republican governors and lawmakers in some states are already rolling out proposals that could help him carry out his pledge to deport millions of people living in the U.S. illegally.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools awarded $5,000 to buy period products for students
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issues grants every year to help districts pay for supplies like tampons and pads.
Groundbreaking begins on The Grounds: A 100-acre mixed-use space in Winston-Salem
The Grounds is a big project. It’ll include road improvements, restoration of Silas Creek, a paved walking trail, retail village, bedroom community, office space and for-sale condos.