Winston-Salem homicides on the decline from record year in 2023
Police say they're also seeing improvement in how residents are peacefully resolving issues and reporting disputes to police before they become violent.
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North Carolina Museum of Art Winston-Salem: past, present, future
The North Carolina Museum of Art Winston-Salem, formerly known as SECCA, has gone through many changes during the nearly 70 years of its existence.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100
Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old.
Warmer than average winter likely this year in the Triad, meteorologist says
The Triad got its first dusting of snow before the official start of winter this year, but meteorologists say that’s not necessarily an indicator of a harsh season ahead.
Greensboro Urban Ministry takes new approach to winter sheltering with the help of local churches
The program will provide more than 150 beds during the winter for those in need in the city of Greensboro.
NC attorney weighs in on Helene FEMA aid application process
A disaster aid attorney urges North Carolinians affected by Helene to stick with the FEMA individual aid application and appeals process.
Residents and nonprofits resist massive pipeline expansion in the Piedmont
The natural gas giant, Williams Companies, has submitted a project application to build 24 miles of new pipeline through the Piedmont. The expansion would run through homes, businesses, schools and churches.
Greensboro sees drop in homicides after record 74 in 2023
Greensboro Police Capt. Ashley Brown says one of the reasons for the decline is stronger partnerships — everything from federal agencies to local anti-violence organizations.
Greensboro Kwanzaa Collective kick off 15th annual celebration
The family-friendly events include a candelight ceremony, music, food and storytelling.
Latest challenge to North Carolina's power-shifting law focuses on state elections board control
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Gov.-elect Josh Stein have filed another lawsuit against a GOP-inspired law that strips away powers from several incoming Democratic state leaders. The newest suit filed Monday focuses on a key provision in the law that moves state election board appointment powers from the governor to the state auditor.