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A conversation between Sonny Rollins biographer Aidan Levy and WFDD's David Ford.
North Carolina House votes to end pistol permit requirements
House Republicans in North Carolina voted Wednesday to toss out a longstanding requirement that handgun buyers first obtain a permit from their county sheriff, disregarding Democrats' concerns that
Reward offered in slaying of 16-year-old in Clemmons
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information in connection with the killing of a 16-year-old in Clemmons.
Forsyth Sheriff blasts proposed change on background checks for guns
A community forum meant to discuss police violence turned to concerns from Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough about legislative attempts to ease gun restrictions.
Overdose deaths increase 22% in North Carolina
North Carolina officials say the state has experienced its highest number of overdoses ever in a single year.
NC GOP lawmakers seek to defend abortion pill restrictions
North Carolina Republican legislative leaders asked on Tuesday to participate in litigation to defend state restrictions on dispensing abortion pills because Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein has made clear he won't.
Medical marijuana advances again at North Carolina Senate
Marijuana legalization in North Carolina for medical purposes is advancing again within the state Senate, less than a year after a very similar measure setting a structure for its sale and consumption passed the chamber by a wide margin.
Guilford County parents will host town hall to raise awareness of fentanyl-related deaths
Drug overdose deaths in North Carolina have increased 72% since 2019. State officials say that's largely due to illegally manufactured fentanyl.
Advocates concerned after city orders residents of two Winston-Salem buildings to vacate
Winston-Salem officials are ordering tenants at two city-owned buildings to leave their homes indefinitely so repairs can be made.
North Carolina-based venture capital firm to invest in Black and brown Piedmont Triad businesses
A North Carolina-based venture capital firm is allocating 100% of its investment to women and Black and brown-owned businesses.