In a move that has close ties to a former Davidson County sheriff, a state House committee has passed a measure to bar felons from running for the office even if the conviction has been expunged.&n
The Lexington Housing Authority is suing its former executive director, Terrance Gerald. The lawsuit accuses him of fraud and unfair and deceptive trade practices, among other violations.
The Davidson County Board of Elections voted to allow a controversial former sheriff to remain on the ballot for the May primary.
One of the Southeast's biggest festivals returns to the Triad Saturday.
Longtime state Senator Stan Bingham (R-33rd) of Davidson County has announced he will not seek re-election, and he already has a successor in mind.