WS/FCS seeking applicants for Equity Ambassador Initiative and Equity Advisory Committee
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is launching a new program to support equitable learning environments and outcomes for students.
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Active-duty Marine gets probation and community service for storming Capitol with 2 unit members
One of three active-duty Marines who stormed the U.S. Capitol together was sentenced on Monday to probation and 279 hours of community service — one hour for every Marine who was killed or wounded fighting in the Civil War.
Fall enrollment at Appalachian State is highest in school history
Appalachian State University has the largest enrollment in school history this year, helped by an off-campus expansion.
Prospects for more legalized gambling in North Carolina uncertain
Prospects that another large expansion of gambling in North Carolina will be included in a state government budget appeared dimmer this week as the House's top leader said there weren't enough Repu
COVID cases on the rise in Guilford County as fall approaches
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Guilford County as the fall season approaches. County commissioners received an update on the latest numbers Thursday.
Triad cities host events commemorating 9/11 anniversary
Triad cities are hosting several events in the coming days to recognize the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
A hub for e-bikes grows in Winston-Salem where tobacco warehouses once ruled
A space on the northern edge of downtown Winston-Salem has been transformed into a local hub for developing light electric vehicles and e-bikes; it's a multigenerational effort.
North Carolina board reasserts funding control over charter schools after losing other powers
The State Board of Education approved on Thursday a policy that seeks to reassert control over North Carolina charter schools weeks after the General Assembly shifted decision-making for approving
Musician and songwriter Nani Vazana brings music inspired by Spanish Jewish diaspora to NC Folk Festival
Musician and songwriter Nani Vazana who performs as “Nani” will bring Ladino songs of the Jewish Sephardic diaspora to the North Carolina Folk Festival this weekend.
Why passenger travel is up, but cargo numbers are down at PTI
Statistics compiled by PTI show passenger travel is up by 12% year over year, and the number of departing seats has increased by more than double that. Cargo is the outlier in the report — it's down by about 30%.