WS/FCS to purchase school bus safety enhancements
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools was awarded more than $20,000 from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to purchase equipment to increase school bus safety.
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Nearly $200 million bet in North Carolina's first week of legalized sports wagering
Legalized statewide sports wagering in North Carolina from smartphones and desktops that began two weeks ago is off to a “strong start,” a state lottery official said on Wednesday, likely buoyed by betting on college basketball at its season's apex.
State grant to fund major redevelopment project near Wake Forest University athletic facilities
The proposed 80-acre development includes retail shops, restaurants, housing and a parking deck.
Greensboro NAACP files complaint alleging discriminatory housing practices in Summerfield
The investigation into the complaint filed to the North Carolina Human Relations Commission is expected to be completed within 90 days of its Feb. 20 filing.
Mural project to focus on Winston-Salem's Liberty Street community
A nondescript municipal water tank in a historically Black Winston-Salem neighborhood is getting a makeover.
Body-cam footage will be released in fatal shooting by Greensboro police officer last summer
A Superior Court judge has granted a request from the Greensboro Police Department to release body-worn camera video of a fatal shooting involving Officer John Corrigan.
WS/FCS to seek community input on diversifying schools with new residential zones
The majority of schools in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County are socioeconomically segregated. The district is looking to change that by updating residential zones with input from the community.
North Carolina elections board finalizes results from primary marked by new voter ID rules
North Carolina's primary election results earlier this month have been made official, with a handful of key incumbents losing and a few U.S. House and statewide nominee races now headed to runoffs.
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.
Greensboro hosting gathering to mark Transgender Day of Visibility
Greensboro's Transgender Task Force is inviting participants to share their thoughts on the challenges facing the community during the drop-in online program.