WS/FCS to get therapy dog in response to rise in mental health concerns
District officials say the Psychological Services department completed 447 suicide safety assessments this year— a 5% increase from the year before.
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Winston-Salem to celebrate Pride this Saturday
Winston-Salem’s Pride Parade is on the same day activists across the country, and in the Triad, are holding “No Kings” demonstrations. Despite political tensions, Pride organizers say the day will remain peaceful, safe and celebratory.
Purple Crow celebrates grand opening of new Winston-Salem headquarters
East Coast Hispanic grocery supplier Purple Crow, which distributes food products to ten states, is now based in Whitaker Park.
JetZero plans to build $4.7B plant in North Carolina, aims to create 14,500 jobs
JetZero Inc. announced plans Thursday to build its first manufacturing plant for a next-generation passenger jet in central North Carolina, a project that, if successful, would create more than 14,500 jobs there in a decade.
Federal travel ban impacts international students in the Triad
A spokesperson for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University says there are 25 enrolled students from Iran, Sudan and Republic of the Congo who are subject to the full ban.
Permitless concealed carry in North Carolina faces uphill battle after some GOP pushback
A bill to let adults carry concealed handguns without a permit cleared the North Carolina legislature on Wednesday; however, the path to joining the majority of U.S. states with similar laws remains uncertain.
Amid a national downturn in wine consumption, NC growers face issues of their own
Spotted lanternflies arrived in Kernersville three years ago, and the area is now infested with them. Officials say it’s the only large population in the state. And they love everything sweet, like grapevines.
Second Harvest Food Bank responds to proposed SNAP budget cuts
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina CEO Eric Aft discusses the statewide impacts of proposed federal cuts to SNAP.
Juneteenth in the Triad: festivals, community events and more
A number of festivals and celebrations are taking place throughout the Piedmont Triad to celebrate Juneteenth in 2025.