Carolina Curious: Is North Carolina still Southern?
Nearly half of North Carolina's residents were born out of state, but cultural traditions help keep its Southern appeal, according to researchers.
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Sauratown Mountain wildfire has consumed more than 800 acres but is mostly contained
The wildfire on Sauratown Mountain in Stokes County is almost fully contained, according to state fire officials. The North Carolina Forest Service says the fire was almost 90 percent contained as of Sunday night.
Union Cross Traditional Academy awarded for closing achievement gaps between Black and white students
A Winston-Salem elementary school was recognized as the top school in the state for closing achievement gaps between Black and white students. The principal says personalized and intentional instruction was the key to this accomplishment.
University of North Carolina shooting suspect found unfit for trial, sent to mental health facility
The University of North Carolina graduate student charged with fatally shooting his faculty adviser has been found unfit for trial after two mental evaluations, a judge ruled Monday.
Growing High Point's new leader wants to build on city's base of urban farmers
There’s new leadership of a High Point nonprofit that’s working to reduce food insecurity in the city.
For the first time in 17 years, Winston-Salem has a new city manager
William “Pat” Pate officially took the helm from longtime manager Lee Garrity at the beginning of November. He told WFDD he's focused on improving quality of life for Winston-Salem residents.
Guilford County Schools to hold public hearing on two school closures
Two Guilford County schools could close next year as the district moves forward with its $2 billion facilities master plan. The district will hold a public hearing on the closures on Dec. 12.
Greensboro City Council approves historic landmark designation for North Church Street house
Greensboro Senior Planner Mike Cowhig says around 60 properties in the city are designated as county landmarks. He says the Bradshaw-Freemon House is a prairie-style property, which is rare in the area.
Ethics probe into North Carolina justice's comments continues after federal court refuses to halt it
An ethics probe into a Black justice's comments about diversity will move forward after a federal judge denied her request to halt the investigation she says is quashing her right to free speech.
NPR releases its 2023 Books We Love list
At the end of the year, Santa isn't the only one making a list. NPR has released its compilation known as "Books We Love" since 2013. This year it's over 350 titles sourced from your favorite NPR personalities and those whose voices you might not hear, but whose work, you certainly have — editors, producers, and more.