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Rapid loss of NC elections directors tied to low pay, CPP investigation finds
NC counties with low pay for elections directors most likely to have someone with less experience in charge, CPP data analysis shows.
High Point earns All-American City designation for work strengthening democracy
Mayor Cyril Jefferson says transparency and engagement led to being one of 10 municipalities to be named an All-American City.
High Point officials brace for cut in federal funding for housing initiatives
The reduction comes as the city prepares its annual action plan, which aims to address community needs for low to moderate-income residents.
Guilford County Schools to offer students free meals through the summer
Guilford County Schools will be providing meals at no cost to children under the age of 18 this summer. The program starts next week and runs through the middle of August.
Sale and use of marijuana permitted under ordinance Cherokees in North Carolina approved
The recreational sale and use of marijuana for adults could begin this summer on lands held by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in western North Carolina.
Joro spiders are back in the news. Here's what the experts really think about them
Joro spiders — invasive, brightly colored, orb-weaving arachnids that have been spreading in the U.S. for the past several years — have captured the public's interest and horror once again. But spider experts say the jury's still out on the impact the spider will have.
Summerfield council names interim town manager following staff resignations
The town of Summerfield has picked an interim town manager just weeks after its entire staff announced their resignations.
'SUN Bucks' program will help feed North Carolina children this summer
Gov. Roy Cooper held an event this week to announce the launch of SUN Bucks, also known as SUN EBT, a food assistance program designed to combat child hunger this summer.
Sustainable packaging manufacturer to build new facility in Greensboro, creating 80 jobs
A major manufacturer plans to build a new facility in Guilford County, creating dozens of new jobs.