Culture
Civil Rights Grant boosts Greensboro survey of architectural history
The city of Greensboro has been awarded a $75,000 grant for a program aimed at documenting African American architectural and civil rights history.
Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history. The Texas-based organization announced Tuesday that it would become Scouting America. It's a significant shift for the organization as it emerges from bankruptcy after a flood of sexual abuse claims, and focuses on including everyone after decades of turmoil.
Greensboro History Museum program to highlight how Lumbee Tribe has fought to reimagine democracy
Lumbee Tribe historian Malinda Maynor Lowery will discuss how her tribe's relationship and engagement with democracy has evolved over the years.
Carolina Curious: Why does NC have 100 counties?
Since North Carolina was founded, the boundaries, borders, and even the names of the state's counties have changed at times. But what about the number of counties? A WFDD listener recently asked: Why does the state have 100? In the latest installment of Carolina Curious, WFDD's DJ Simmons looks into how this figure came to be, and if it's possible for it to change.
GSO City Council selects private company as successful bidder to run Greensboro Coliseum Complex
The Greensboro City Council has selected a company to run the Greensboro Coliseum Complex and Tanger Center.
Echoes of a Coup
In November, 1898, an armed white supremacist mob – supported by most white elites in North Carolina – murdered untold Black Wilmington residents and drove the city’s elected Fusionist government f
GSO City Council hears proposal from management company regarding the Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Oak View Group has emerged as a candidate to manage the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.
The private company recently presented its financial proposal and transition plan to the City Council. The Greensboro Coliseum Complex encompasses 10 venues including the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts. Last year, the city started accepting proposals to transition to new leadership.