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Abortion rights supporters gather at a rally put on by Planned Parenthood South Atlantic in response to a bill before the North Carolina Legislature

Politics & Government

New North Carolina abortion limits on legislative fast track

4:23pm May 03, 2023

by Gary Robertson and Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press

Lawmakers began voting Wednesday on a Republican package of abortion restrictions that would tighten North Carolina's ban on the procedure from after 20 weeks to 12 weeks while creating new exceptions but also more requirements for pregnant women and physicians.

Greensboro, Winston-Salem vote to oppose statehouse bill changing city employee grievance process

3:43pm May 03, 2023

by April Laissle

The City of Greensboro joined Winston-Salem Tuesday in voting to oppose House Bill 470.

Darrell Walker presents at a facilities audit workshop

Education

WS/FCS has one week to allocate $38.2 million for facilities projects

2:32pm May 03, 2023

by Amy Diaz

Roofs need to be replaced. Elevators need upgrades. Restrooms need renovation.

Transgender North Carolinians and their supporters raise their fists in the air and chant let us speak after a House committee meeting

Politics & Government

Transgender surgery ban advances in North Carolina House

11:57am May 03, 2023

by Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press

Dozens of transgender North Carolinians and their supporters spoke out against state lawmakers Tuesday as a House committee advanced legislation banning gender-affirming surgeries for minors without allowing members of the public to testify.

Politics & Government

North Carolina Republicans unveil new abortion restrictions

10:26am May 03, 2023

by Gary Robertson and Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders said on Tuesday there's agreement in the GOP-dominated legislature on backing a measure that would prohibit abortion in nearly all cases after roughly the first trimester of pregnancy.

Barkley comments may have connected new customers with Krispy Kreme, marketing expert says

5:36pm May 02, 2023

by Alexander Friedel

North Carolina-based Krispy Kreme doughnuts enjoyed some unusual time in the sports spotlight recently when NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley effusively praised the glazed

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Arts, Music & Culture

10-year-old Triad performer is young Nala in Broadway production of 'The Lion King'

5:09pm May 02, 2023

by David Ford

The Lion King is the highest-grossing Broadway musical of all time.

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Politics & Government

City of Winston-Salem asks public for help selecting new city manager

3:37pm May 02, 2023

by April Laissle

The City of Winston-Salem wants the public’s help to pick a new city manager.

North Carolina obscenity bill gets OK in Senate vote

1:08pm May 02, 2023

by Associated Press

The punishment in North Carolina for distributing what's defined in state law as obscene literature or performances could be higher when done in a child's presence in legislation that the state Sen

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein

North Carolina AG urges public safety, law enforcement bills

12:27pm May 02, 2023

by Associated Press

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein pushed Monday for a package of crime prevention proposals he said would better equip law enforcement to tackle gun violence, the opioid crisis and the sta