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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that up to 86% of new COVID-19 cases stem from the latest mutation, JN.1. The most recent COVID vaccines are expected to help lower chances of serious illness or hospitalization from JN.1.

Health & Safety

COVID-19 still on the rise in the Triad as the end of summer nears

2:35pm August 29, 2024

With the end of summer on the horizon, a local health expert explains why COVID-19 numbers in the the Triad are on the rise and what people can do to avoid getting sick.

the interior of the car that caught on fire

Health & Safety

Children's book to blame for fire inside car, North Carolina officials say

11:20am August 29, 2024

by Associated Press

North Carolina officials determined the cause of a fire inside a car in Burke County was a children's book.

Small plane performs emergency landing on I-840 in Greensboro

10:29pm August 28, 2024

by Bethany Chafin

A single-engine small plane experienced a mechanical failure and was forced to do an emergency landing on Interstate 840, also known as the Greensboro Urban Loop, Wednesday evening.

Medications like Suboxone and methodone are used to curb the physical effects of opioid withdrawal. ELISE AMENDOLA/AP

Health & Safety

Forsyth County launches addiction treatment service through Mobile Integrated Healthcare Section

5:09pm August 28, 2024

by Santiago Ochoa

Forsyth County is among the first in the state to offer Medication Assisted Treatment during emergency overdose responses.

Agriculture

New threat likely to impact next year's strawberry crops in North Carolina

4:49pm August 28, 2024

by Paul Garber

Neo-P rots the leaves, crown and fruit. There’s no risk to consumers because the disease kills the strawberry plant.

Education

WS/FCS Board of Education approves construction bid for new Brunson Elementary School

3:19pm August 28, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Brunson Elementary School will be North Carolina’s first public school to be built on a Brownfields site.

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Kai Ryssdal, left, wears a neon vest and points to a large spool of cable with Tracy Overcash, right, wearing a blue button-up and chinos.

Economy

The U.S. is investing billions of dollars in fiber internet. Here’s how one North Carolina fiber plant is playing a role.

10:38pm August 27, 2024

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban/Marketplace

This story originally aired on “Marketplace” on Aug.

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Politics & Government

High Point poll finds low support for federal government branches

4:40pm August 27, 2024

by Paul Garber

Asher Hildebrand of Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy says the low figures point to the need to rebuild trust in government as a necessary means of collective action.

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Politics & Government

Carolina Curious: What is the breakdown of voter registration in the state and how does that compare to representation on the NCSBOE?

3:45pm August 27, 2024

by DJ Simmons

A WFDD listener was curious about voter affiliation and how that correlates to representation on the state Board of Elections. In the latest installment of Carolina Curious, WFDD's DJ Simmons reviewed registration data and spoke with a political scientist to get the answers.

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Uptick in visitors to North Carolina's national and state parks is a 'mixed bag'

3:24pm August 27, 2024

by David Ford

National park tourism in North Carolina contributes billions to the state economy and creates thousands of jobs. But the rising number of visitors to nature areas is in some ways a double-edged sword.