New state data shows several Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools made major academic gains. Officials say community support amid the past year's financial crisis made the progress possible.
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With Superintendent Don Phipps retiring at the end of September, the school board has just a few weeks to find his replacement.
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Approaching the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene, conservation organizations and land managers continue their work rebuilding outdoor spaces that fuel ecotourism in western North Carolina. They're also fortifying them against future severe weather events.
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This week Reynolds American is celebrating the completion of its giant mural on Reynolds Boulevard. It tells the history of the company and its influence on Winston-Salem.Ahead of the celebration, we’re revisiting a Carolina Curious from last summer by WFDD’s Rachel Thomas. It all started when she saw giant doodles on the exterior of Reynolds’ building.
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