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A collaborative effort to support Pre-K classrooms in Forsyth County is underway. American Rescue Plan Act funds will be used to address staffing issues and other challenges in early childhood education.
In a summer defined by smoke, how one NC county forecasts air quality
For the team of people working to forecast air quality at the Forsyth County Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection, this summer has been a wildcard. Smoke from the Canadian wildfires brought more back-to-back poor air quality days than the area has seen in years. The county has been at an advantage though: It’s one of only three in the state to operate its own air quality monitoring stations and it's the only one that issues its own daily forecasts.
North Carolina Gov. Cooper isn't sold on tax-cut restrictions by Republicans still finalizing budget
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper said on Tuesday he's skeptical that an apparent tax agreement by Republican legislative leaders within a state budget that's still being negotiated would over time protect revenues to fund pressing needs within government.
Marker will commemorate High Country storyteller Ray Hicks
The High Country community of Beech Mountain is getting a highway marker to honor famed storyteller Ray Hicks.
WS/FC Board of Education approves continued R. J. Reynolds stadium construction
Most of the construction work was completed in December. The next phase involves setting up water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater utilities, which should take about 90 days.
Folwell lends his governor's campaign $1 million; Stein, Robinson still on top with money
Most of what North Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate and State Treasurer Dale Folwell raised during the first half of the year for his campaign committee has come from $1 million that he
Wildfire impacting tourist destinations in North Carolina mountains
A wildfire burning in the North Carolina mountains has led to some trail closures and smoke warnings.
Driver who hit 6 migrant workers in North Carolina Walmart parking lot turns himself in to police
A North Carolina man who drove his car into a group of migrant workers in a Walmart parking lot, injuring six men, turned himself in to police Monday night.
Windsor Chavis Complex seen as important 'catalyst' for east Greensboro
Greensboro City Council members are pushing for the completion of Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex despite lingering concerns about future unexpected costs.
Wake Forest University pairs high schoolers with mentors to conduct scientific research
A group of Forsyth County high schoolers spent six weeks conducting scientific research with mentors from Wake Forest University. They presented their findings at a symposium last week.