Local News

North Carolina state Sen. Brent Jackson, R-Sampson speaks at a Legislative Building news conference

Politics & Government

North Carolina Senate unveils state budget with deeper tax cuts, lower raises than House proposal

9:00am May 16, 2023

by Gary Robertson, Associated Press

North Carolina Senate Republicans revealed their proposed two-year state government budget proposal Monday, one that would further reduce personal income taxes but offer less generous pay raises for workers compared to what their House counterparts sought.

Law Enforcement

Greensboro City Council moves to raise police officer salaries

4:54pm May 15, 2023

by David Ford

Staffing shortages at the Greensboro police department are limiting the number of officers available for city events. With 120 vacancies in the department, finding assistance with safety and traffic management for special events is becoming increasingly difficult in the Gate City.

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Sports

Proving herself right: Davie goalie Danika Williams, a double amputee, earns praise

2:42pm May 15, 2023

by Lauren Carpenter

Danika Williams, the goalie for Davie County High School’s lacrosse team, has recently earned all-conference honors for the second straight year.

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Education

Cooper announces new early childhood education apprenticeship program

10:24am May 15, 2023

by Neal Charnoff

North Carolina has taken steps to expand opportunities for those entering the early childhood education workforce.

Politics & Government

North Carolina governor vetoes abortion limits, launches override showdown

7:37am May 15, 2023

by Gary Robertson and Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press

In front of an exuberant crowd, North Carolina’s Democratic governor vetoed legislation Saturday that would have banned nearly all abortions in his state after 12 weeks of pregnancy.

North Carolina hospitals: We are not ‘transitioning’ toddlers

8:06am May 13, 2023

by Associated Press

CLAIM: Three North Carolina health care systems are diagnosing toddlers with gender dysphoria and “transitioning” them. AP’S ASSESSMENT: False.

Rev. Paul Robeson Ford speaks to WS/FCS Board of Education

Education

WS/FCS allocates county funds to facilities projects at around 30 schools

1:51pm May 12, 2023

by Amy Diaz

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board approved a

North Carolina coffers to remain flush even with updated forecast that's slightly downward

11:59am May 12, 2023

by Associated Press

North Carolina's state government coffers should remain flush with cash at the end of the fiscal year after projections made three months ago by state officials were adjusted only slightly downward

Education

N. Carolina-based foster care provider receives $4M grant to reduce violence and related trauma

9:31am May 12, 2023

by David Ford

A North-Carolina-based foster care provider has been awarded $4 million for a new project targeting a Winston-Salem community. WFDD reporter David Ford and Crossnore Communities for Children CEO Bret Loftis explain where some of that money will go.

Sports

Fans return to North Wilkesboro Speedway ahead of NASCAR All-Star Race

4:32pm May 11, 2023

Fans returned to North Wilkesboro Speedway for an open house Wednesday ahead of next week’s NASCAR All-Star Race, a landmark night for the track that has been mostly dorman