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A Yellow-legged hornet, which is typically larger than other stinging insects.

Agriculture

N.C. officials warn of yellow-legged hornet as new invasive insect

10:22am May 17, 2024

by Neal Charnoff

North Carolina officials are sounding the alarm about a new invasive pest, the yellow-legged hornet.

Politics & Government

Donor and consultant convicted again of trying to bribe North Carolina's insurance commissioner

8:42am May 17, 2024

by Associated Press

A major North Carolina political donor and his associate have been convicted a second time of attempting to bribe the state's insurance commissioner to secure preferential regulatory treatment for his insurance business.

North Wilkesboro Speedway to host All-Star Race after last year's lucrative comeback

4:26pm May 16, 2024

by Paul Garber

After a successful first year back, the NASCAR All-Star Race returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend. Last year's event generated tens of millions of dollars in regional revenue.

Education

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to increase random use of metal detectors

1:32pm May 16, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is increasing the random use of metal detectors following multiple instances of guns found on school campuses. This is a temporary measure as the district looks for a more efficient solution.

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A map showing the location of Cleveland Avenue Homes in Winston-Salem

Housing

HAWS looks to Forsyth County for help with affordable housing initiative

12:54pm May 16, 2024

by DJ Simmons

A five-phase project that could bring more than 400 mixed-income affordable housing units to the city faces a $2 million funding gap for its next phase.

A group of people holding signs that read Stop HB-10

North Carolina bill forcing sheriffs to aid immigration agents still under review in House

12:36pm May 16, 2024

by Associated Press

A North Carolina bill forcing sheriffs and jailers to comply with requests from federal immigration agents to detain inmates accused of serious crimes for up to 48 hours will be sent to a team of negotiators to discuss changes to the legislation.

'Raise the Age' juvenile justice reforms altered by North Carolina Senate

10:49pm May 15, 2024

by Associated Press

The measure approved Wednesday reworks some of the bipartisan juvenile justice reforms that in late 2019 ended the mandate that 16- and 17-year-olds be tried in the adult criminal justice system.

Politics & Government

With smaller budget surplus, NC House looks for other funding for private school vouchers

9:30pm May 15, 2024

by WUNC

A lower-than-expected revenue surplus could delay extra funding for a private school voucher program.

Education

Wake Forest University faculty consider vote of no confidence in President Susan Wente

4:34pm May 15, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Nearly 200 Wake Forest University faculty and staff members have signed an open letter condemning the administration’s handling of a recent student-led Pro-Palestine rally. They’re also considering a vote of no confidence against President Susan Wente.

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Education

Yadkin pilot program offers solution to child care shortages in rural counties

12:55pm May 15, 2024

by Nick Egbert

Yadkin County community leaders say the EarlyEd FlexPlex program offers child care options that fit the unique needs of rural families, many of whom aren’t on traditional schedules.

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