The politics behind FEMA criticism
FEMA has once again emerged as a political football. David Ford spoke with UNCG political science professor Hunter Bacot about what's behind all the heated rhetoric.
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North Carolina A&T to host HBCU Democracy Day
The all-day event is designed to bring scholars, journalists and civil rights activists together on campus. Speakers will discuss the role that Historically Black Colleges and Universities have played in shaping American democracy.
North Carolina governor signs Hurricane Helene relief bill
Gov. Roy Cooper has signed the state's first relief package to address Hurricane Helene's devastation. The bill signed Thursday allocates $273 million for immediate needs and gives flexibility to agencies and displaced residents in western counties.
Private pilots self-organize to deliver emergency supplies to western North Carolina
In the days after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, private pilots sprung into action, performing both search and rescue and supply drop missions in hard-hit areas.
Assessment planned for Crystal Towers as repairs for final elevator near completion
Repairs on the second elevator at the 201-unit building was originally expected to be finished in August.
Pulitzer Prize-winning environmental journalist Elizabeth Kolbert to speak at Wake Forest University
Kolbert is known for her writings in The New Yorker magazine, and won a Pulitzer Prize for her book “The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History.”
When disaster struck, Boone's Hunger and Health Coalition pivoted to deliveries
This nonprofit started small over 40 years ago but now has a staff of more than 20, including two dietitians and a pharmacist, providing medicines and healthy food to people across the region.
North Carolina lawmakers pass $273M Helene relief bill with voting changes to more counties
North Carolina legislators completed an initial $273 million relief package on Wednesday to help spur recovery from Hurricane Helene, desc
WS/FCS board approves $46M for new Ashley Elementary School
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools officials say the new building is slated to open in the 2026-27 academic year.