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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's orders during the COVID-19 pandemic that directed standalone bars to remain shuttered for safety while restaurants that serve alcohol got to reopen were “illogical” and violated the state constitution, an appeals court ruled Tuesday.

The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering 

Winston-Salem is aiming to persuade an international manufacturing company to build its first North American production facility in city limits.

A Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools student was filmed assaulting a teacher on Monday. The juvenile is now facing misdemeanor assault charges. 

First Lady Jill Biden visited Guilford Technical Community College in Greensboro Monday afternoon. She spoke with local education leaders and students about early access to career pathways. 

The city council approved the sale of the building to private developers in January. But negotiations are ongoing.

Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts is stepping down after a decade leading the school. Everts made the announcement to students and staff citing health challenges.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cemented economic links and cultural amity with North Carolina on Friday, following up time in Washington during his official U.S. visit by checking up on benchmark Japanese companies building in the ninth-most populous state and later planning to speak with students.

The church is looking to build single-family homes for people earning up to 80% of the area median income.