Greensboro City Council votes to extend Cure Violence program
The Greensboro City Council met on Tuesday, and one of the main agenda items was the future of its violence reduction program.
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Addressing gun violence through focused deterrence
Incidents of gun violence remain stubbornly high throughout much of the Triad, with homicide numbers in Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem at or near historic levels.
The rising numbers and lasting impacts of Triad area gun violence
2021 was a year marked by violence in the Triad. Winston-Salem saw a 50% rise in homicides from the year before. It was a 35% jump in High Point.
Winston-Salem will host a second gun buyback event
After hosting a successful gun buyback event in November, the city of Winston-Salem is holding a second event this S
Over 360 guns are collected in Winston-Salem buyback event
Officials say that a recent gun buyback event in Winston-Salem was an overwhelming success.
Nonprofit hosts rally in response to gun violence in Winston-Salem
Members of a newly formed nonprofit in Winston-Salem gathered together Sunday in response to a wave of shootings in the city.
Teen charged in shooting at school held without bond
A 15-year-old charged in the shooting death of a classmate at a North Carolina high school last month will remain held without bond.
For the sixth time this school year, a WS/FCS student was found with a gun on campus
A student found in possession of a handgun at R.J. Reynolds High School Thursday has been arrested.