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Police crackdown on speeding during deadliest month for motorists
North Carolina police are cracking down on speeding this week in an effort to prevent accidents during what is statistically the deadliest month for motorists in the state.
North Carolina's newborn screening program receives federal grant
North Carolina will receive $1.7 million to support its newborn screening program. The money will be distributed to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services over five years.
The funding has been awarded from a division of the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. The goal is to improve and build upon advancements in the state’s newborn screening system.
Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams closure brought an abrupt end to company that changed furniture-making workplace
More than 400 workers in Taylorsville, North Carolina suddenly lost their jobs in late August when a furniture factory closed.
Transgender residents in North Carolina, Montana file lawsuits challenging new state restrictions
Transgender residents of North Carolina and Montana added Wednesday to a growing list of lawsuits challenging the recent onslaught of Republican state laws aimed at transgender individuals.
The Winston-Salem Police Department expands surveillance video sharing initiative
The Winston-Salem Police Department has received a boost to its ability to fight crime.
WS/FCS literacy coaches and reading tutors are improving student outcomes
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools aims to have 90% of 3rd grade students proficient in reading by 2025. The most recent end-of-grade testing data shows that the district is about halfway there, with 45% of students reading on grade level.
Winston-Salem, Forsyth County leaders seek input on new development plan
Winston-Salem and Forsyth County leaders are asking the public for input on their next strategic plan.
Spreading the word about Medicaid expansion means all hands on deck
Beginning December 1, 2023, hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians will become eligible for health care coverage through Medicaid. The services provided include primary and maternity care as well as hospital stays, prescription drug benefits, and more. Many efforts are underway at the state and local level to connect newly eligible individuals to these resources.
North Carolina Republicans enact voting, election boards changes over Democratic governor's vetoes
North Carolina Republicans enacted vote-count restrictions and weakened the governor's ability to oversee elections and other state regulatory bodies on Tuesday by overriding Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes. Lawsuits attempting to block the new laws are likely as the 2024 elections approach.