Democratic lawmakers say voter ID law was rushed
Two Democratic state representatives testified in federal court Thursday that the voter identification law passed in 2018 was rushed through the General Assembly by Republi
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WS/FCS presents $20M budget request to county commissioners
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools officials requested an additional $20 million from the county on Thursday. The funds would support social workers, teacher supplements and more.
TURN program aims to assist Winston-Salem homeowners with forgivable loans
Some Winston-Salem residents may soon be eligible for public funding to repair their homes.
Community celebrates 100th anniversary of R. J. Reynolds Memorial Auditorium
Over the last century, world-famous artists have performed on the historic stage at R. J. Reynolds High School.
Charlotte Hornets hire Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee to be their next head coach
The Charlotte Hornets have named Charles Lee as their next head coach. The 39-year-old Lee joins the Hornets after serving as the Boston Celtics' top assistant coach.
North Carolina may join other states in codifying antisemitism definition
A bipartisan group of North Carolina lawmakers has approved a bill codifying a definition of antisemitism into law. A nearly unanimous House voted Wednesday in favor of the SHALOM Act, which adopts the definition provided by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. Republican House Speaker Tim Moore sponsored the bill. He says that it could guide educators and help law enforcement agencies and local prosecutors to determine whether someone should be charged under hate crime laws already on the books. Some critics say the bill could stifle political dissent against Israel amid the war in Gaza. Four Democrats voted against the legislation.
Parkland student hit by shrapnel after gun in backpack misfires
A female student at Parkland High School was injured when a gun was discharged Tuesday. The incident is the latest crime to hit Parkland this spring.
Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan announces she will not seek reelection
Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan announced at a city council meeting Tuesday that she will not seek reelection. Vaughan has served as Greensboro Mayor since 2013.
The federal court challenge to NC's voter ID law continues in Winston-Salem
The second day of the NAACP's lawsuit over North Carolina’s 2018 voter ID law saw four witnesses take the stand at Winston-Salem's Middle District federal courthouse.
Gov. Roy Cooper recognizes teachers during visit to Greensboro high school
Gov. Roy Cooper visited a Guilford County high school Tuesday afternoon in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. He toured a few of the school’s Career and Technical Education classrooms.