North Carolina Republicans cry foul over call for early voting plans
State and county elections officials in North Carolina are accustomed to sudden and frequent change to voting rules and schedules.
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First woman to be named chancellor at WSSU begins in July
Bonita J. Brown will serve as Winston-Salem State University's first permanent female chancellor beginning July 1. She has deep roots in the Triad having previously served as assistant university attorney at WSSU, and held roles at UNCG and UNCSA.
Duke Energy's planned shift to nuclear at Belews Creek could improve local environment
Duke Energy's move to nuclear at its Stokes County facility would mean cleaner air nearby and more normal water temperatures in Belews Lake, which is currently warm year-round due to the power production. It will also be less noisy, Duke officials say.
WS/FCS approves policy to allow overdose antidote Naloxone in schools
Naloxone, also known as Narcan, will soon be available in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Several community organizations requested the district keep the life-saving medication on school campuses.
Pop-up clinic in the Piedmont Triad to provide health care services this weekend at no cost
A free pop-up clinic in Eden, North Carolina will bring dental, vision and general health care services to people who otherwise could not afford it.
Play ball! Things to know entering the NCAA baseball regionals
The NCAA baseball tournament opens Friday with play in 16 double-elimination regionals. North Carolina has seven teams in regionals, most among the 28 states represented in the tournament.
Guilford County count shows more people experiencing homelessness
A local nonprofit reports seeing more families with young children and people over the age of 50 experiencing homelessness in Guilford County.
Planned Ross Stores distribution center in North Carolina to employ 850
Discount retailer Ross Dress For Less plans to build a southeastern U.S. distribution center in central North Carolina that will create 850 jobs over the next several years.
AAPI Caucuses provide voice for Asians in UNC system
Earlier in May the University of North Carolina System's Asian-American Pacific Islander Caucus celebrated AAPI Heritage Month. Two-thirds of members surveyed shared a too common experience — they’ve been victims of harassment, intimidation or discrimination because of their race or ethnicity.
In one North Carolina county, it's 'growth, growth, growth.' But will Biden reap the benefit?
Just 81,000 people live in rural Chatham County in North Carolina, where there are more than 1,000 farms. But life is changing.