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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will briefly take the spotlight at the 135th Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day.

Davie, Surry, and Randolph were among the four counties that improved their rankings under the latest North Carolina Department of Commerce’s economic tier system.

A Watauga County Schools Auto Tech teacher was named the 2024 Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year in North Carolina.

The Guilford County Behavioral Health Center opened in Greensboro in 2021 to provide services for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a mental health crisis. One of the goals is for it to be a more suitable location for those who might otherwise end up in an emergency room. 

Several local companies wracked up hefty fines from the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Division th

The city of Winston-Salem is finalizing its federal legislative priorities for the next calendar year.  The 2024 Federal Action Plan outlines several issues city officials think should be prioritized by federal legislators. The plan organizes those issues into eight categories, including affordable housing, public safety, and public infrastructure. 

A program based out of Clemmons looks to educate people on how to manage and protect honey bees.

A mentorship program called “Sugar and Spice” in Guilford County brings high school and elementary school girls together. The students work on problem solving, managing emotions and building self-esteem.

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Education Foundation will begin offering grants for teachers next year. Educators are encouraged to start thinking about their applications now. 

The North Carolina Arts Council’s 2024 Artist Support Grant winners were announced this month.