Edwards dropped his reelection bid last week after a House Ethics Committee report detailed his alleged sexual harassment of two female staffers.

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners has reshuffled its leadership. Gloria Whisenhunt was elected chair and Gray Wilson vice chair during a meeting Monday. The board also swore in interim Commissioner Chris Parker.

After experiencing what officials call the worst flooding since 1979, Surry County is cleaning up with help from local residents and volunteers from surrounding communities.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools students and staff went back to school today. Many said they were feeling optimistic about the new school year.