Three finalists named in Davidson-Davie Community College president's search
The Board of Trustees of Davidson-Davie Community College has narrowed the field of candidates for its next president to three finalists.
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Medicaid expansion town halls set to begin in Forsyth County
With North Carolina’s Medicaid expansion set to begin in December, efforts are already underway at the state and local levels to connect newly eligible individuals to the resources that will soon be available to them. Among them are upcoming town hall meetings in the Triad aimed at spreading the word. The statewide expansion will impact roughly 600,000 people who will be eligible for full coverage. Thousands of them call the Piedmont home.
Local organizations to host town hall in Winston-Salem on issues impacting democracy and education
Winston-Salem residents will have a chance to share their thoughts on important state issues at a town hall next Thursday.
Senate bill would change how Watauga commissioners are elected
A bill in the state Senate would change the way Watauga County voters choose their county commissioners, a move that could shift the balance of local power.
Guilford County now offering appointments for COVID and flu immunizations
The Guilford County Division of Public Health is now offering flu and COVID vaccines and advising people to take precautions with fall underway.
Early voting begins for elections in hundreds of North Carolina municipalities
Fall elections in hundreds of North Carolina municipalities are picking up as early in-person voting begins for mayoral races and city council seats.
Lexington City Schools Superintendent Nakia Hardy reflects on first 100 days in the role
Nakia Hardy became the superintendent of Lexington City Schools in July after more than 25 years working in education. WFDD’s Amy Diaz spoke with Hardy about what she’s done in her first 100 days in the role. She starts by explaining how she introduced herself to the Lexington community.
North Carolina Republicans pitch Congress maps that could help them pick up 3 or 4 seats next year
North Carolina Republicans on Wednesday pitched new maps for the state's congressional districts starting in 2024 that appear to threaten the reelection of at least three current Democratic U.S. House members.
Winston-Salem police seek community response to wave of violence
Winston-Salem police asked for more community input during a press conference Wednesday to address a spate of recent violence.
Another Republican enters North Carolina's campaign for governor, preparing to spend millions
A veteran North Carolina trial lawyer has entered the Republican primary campaign for governor, pledging to spend millions in personal funds toward a race that's already full of fellow Republicans