Governor Cooper announces effort to expand school breakfast programs
Governor Roy Cooper is directing federal funding toward expanding school breakfast programs.
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Pediatric emergency department director shares tips on keeping Halloween safe for kids
Halloween is on the horizon and soon children will set off on their quest for tasty treats.
North Carolina Republicans close in on new districts seeking to fortify GOP in Congress, legislature
Democrats whose seats are threatened by the plan are Reps. Jeff Jackson of Charlotte, Wiley Nickel of Cary and Kathy Manning of Greensboro. And first-term Rep. Don Davis, one of the three Black Democrats in the state's delegation, would run in a competitive district in northeastern North Carolina. Republicans have defended their maps, particularly with their political leanings, as lawful.
Greensboro set to begin final year of current loose leaf collection program
There are two scheduled collection periods. Leaves that are curbside by Nov. 6 will be picked up by late December. The second collection period runs between early January and February.
Guilford County Schools seeks public input on revised student discipline policy
Guilford County Schools Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Leadership, Wellness, and Safety Anitra Wells said significant changes were made in response to new behavioral challenges schools are facing.
State officials say exodus of elections officials is cause for concern
Following the contentious 2020 presidential race and its aftermath, experienced election workers across the country and here in North Carolina have chosen to retire or resign, leaving behind a vacuum and big implications for 2024.
North Carolina Senate advances congressional map plan that could give Republicans a 3-seat gain
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate advanced a map proposal Monday for the state’s congressional districts beginning in 2024 that could position the party to pick up at least three seats in the U.S. House next year.
Demolition for old Guilford County jail expected to begin in February
Guilford County's plan to demolish its old jail and build a new law enforcement administration center is now expected to be finished in 2025.
Forsyth County Central Library screening 'The Right to Read' documentary on Thursday
The Forsyth County Central Library is hosting a community screening Thursday evening of the documentary film, "The Right to Read."
Four juveniles charged in Lexington school threats
Lexington City Schools faced closure of its senior high school earlier this month following a threat of violence that occurred one day after several other schools in the region faced systemwide closures.