WS/FCS board approves $46M for new Ashley Elementary School
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools officials say the new building is slated to open in the 2026-27 academic year.
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Appalachian State University to resume classes Oct. 16 following Helene
In a message to the App State community, Interim Chancellor Heather Norris stated that a “forward focus and routine” are important as the community recovers from the devastating storm.
FEMA to take control of Greensboro Influx Care Facility for those displaced by Helene
The 100-acre property has a capacity of up to 800 beds and was previously expected to be used for unaccompanied immigrant children.
Novant Health offers free telehealth appointments to victims of Hurricane Helene
Winston-Salem-based health system, Novant Health, has begun offering free virtual health appointments to people affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.
Winston-Salem State University receives grant to launch housing-focused research center
The grant will allow the school to research how the affordable housing crisis is affecting rural communities across the state in addition to Winston-Salem.
Climate change boosted Helene's deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton
Human-caused climate change boosted a devastating Hurricane Helene's rainfall by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%, scientists said in a new flash study released just as a strengthening Hurricane Milton threatens the Florida coast less than two weeks later.
AmeriCorps grants $200,000 to health equity efforts in Winston-Salem
A free health care clinic hosted officials from AmeriCorps to show how local public health AmeriCorps members are working to increase the quality of health care in underserved communities.
Activists and educators host Palestinian scholar on Oct. 7 after Wake Forest University cancels lecture
Nearly two weeks ago, Wake Forest University canceled a lecture by a Palestinian scholar and activist scheduled for Oct. 7. Some Wake faculty members and community organizers rallied together to host the event in a local church instead.
WS/FCS pre-K teacher charged with misdemeanor assault on a child
A Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools pre-K teacher has been charged with misdemeanor assault on a child under 12, according to district officials.
Winston-Salem police chief issues statement following shooting near fairgrounds
Fights and a shooting near fairgrounds during the opening weekend of the Carolina Classic Fair have police looking at new safety strategies.