Winston-Salem State University partners with elementary school to mentor children
The children at Cook Literacy Model School in Winston-Salem met their new college student mentors for the first time one-on-one on Thursday.
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Rosa Johnson, 'The Queen Mother of Braids,' and her hairstyling journey on exhibit in Winston-Salem
Rosa “Malikia” Johnson has been called “The Queen Mother of Braids” through her unique hair design work with renowned artists including Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, and many
Guilford County school board rejects GOP pick for vacant seat a third time
The Guilford County Board of Education rejected a GOP appointment to fill a vacant seat for a third time on Tuesday — an issue that may result in a change in legislation.&n
State bill would allow civilian investigators for some crashes
State Sen. Paul Lowe (D-Forsyth) has filed a bill that would allow unarmed civilian personnel to investigate certain traffic crashes.
Winston-Salem hires director for team that will respond to certain mental health calls
The city of Winston-Salem recently hired a leader for a new team that will respond to certain emergency calls.
Renewed hotel guest rules bill clears state Senate committee
Legislation sought by North Carolina's lodging industry that attempts to declare when long-term hotel guests qualify for tenant protections more associated with houses or apartments cleared a Senat
North Carolina Senate OKs limits on LGBTQ school instruction
Public school teachers in North Carolina would be required in most circumstances to alert parents before they call a student by a different name or pronoun, under a bill passed by the Republican-controlled state Senate on Tuesday.
GTCC partners with Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education program
The lack of modern manufacturing skills in the United States workforce could result in more than two million unfilled jobs by 2030.
Questions remain about Paxlovid eligibility and use
When the antiviral drug Paxlovid was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in late 2021, many experts hailed it as a game-changing treatment for high-risk patients battling COVID-19.
North Carolina bill with LGBTQ limits heads to Senate floor
A North Carolina bill that proponents say would give parents greater authority over their children's education and health is heading to the Senate floor, but critics say the measure would harm young LGBTQ people.