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State budget includes appropriations for Winston-Salem infrastructure and entertainment venues
The recently enacted state budget includes a $35 million appropriation to support economic development in Winston-Salem. City officials made the announcement on Thursday.
Mayor Allen Joines and Representative Donny Lambeth issued a joint news release saying the state funding will “reinforce Winston-Salem’s position as a tourism, sports, and entertainment” hub serving the Piedmont and Northwest North Carolina.
Men not required to hear sexual violence speaker's talk that was mandatory for sorority members
A national speaker on sexual violence on college campuses spoke recently to women at Wake Forest University. Sorority members were required to attend this speech. Fraternity members were not.
Ending reign as speaker, North Carolina Rep. Tim Moore won't run for House seat in '24, either
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, who's already said that his record fifth two-year term leading the chamber would be his last, confirmed Thursday that he won't run for reelection to his House seat in 2024, either.
WSSU and Novant Health partner to bring minority students into the healthcare profession
Winston-Salem State University is hosting a youth summit this weekend to encourage minority students to pursue careers in healthcare.
Carolina Curious: Are large trucks required to have a cover to prevent littering?
For this installment of Carolina Curious, listener Cortney Chappell wants to know why sometimes large trucks don’t have a cover on the back to keep litter from falling out.
NASCAR to return $1 million All-Star race to North Wilkesboro again in 2024
The NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race will remain at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2024 after this year's event — the first race for NASCAR there in 27 years — attracted a capacity crowd thrilled to return to stock car roots.
Greensboro seeks input on long-range plan to become 'car-optional' city
Greensboro city leaders have introduced several proposals for a long-range public transit plan called GoBORO. The goal is to make Greensboro a car-optional city by 2045.
NC Governor Roy Cooper highlights clean energy manufacturing and training with Greensboro visit
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper was in Greensboro this week to highlight clean energy jobs in the Piedmont.
Redistricting redux: North Carolina lawmakers to draw again new maps for Congress and themselves
With a new state budget completed, North Carolina legislators now turn their attention yet again to mapping the state's congressional and General Assembly districts.