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Education

North Carolina Schools Reopen Next Month — We Want To Hear From You!

10:21am July 24, 2020

by WFDD Staff

Hundreds of people demonstrated in Piazza del Popolo in Rome against racism, part of a global wave of protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. A police officer is being charged with second degree murder.

Health & Safety

Even In A Pandemic, WHO Believes That Public Protests Are Important

5:52pm June 08, 2020

The World Health Organization, in a press conference on Monday, expressed solidarity with the demonstrations calling for racial justice — and shared advice to reduce the risk of catching COVID-19.

An N95 face mask outside NYU Langone Health hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.

Opinion: NFL Fashion Masks But Still Not Enough Protective Masks

8:04am May 02, 2020

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon explains why protective masks for frontline workers are still in short supply, while fashion masks for the rest of us seem to be readily available.

Health & Safety

"Watch For Me NC" Changing Driver Culture

7:00am January 03, 2020

by David Ford

Across the country, 2018 was brutal for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Education

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Approve New SRO Contracts

1:52pm July 03, 2018

by Sean Bueter

Winston-Salem Forsyth County school district has finalized new contracts for school resource officers in the coming school year.

News

Updated: Damage Assessment Begins After Deadly Sunday Tornado

10:55am April 16, 2018

by David Ford and Sean Bueter

At least one person died and thousands are still without power after a tornado ripped through Greensboro Sunday evening.

Health & Safety

Tornado Watches Issued, Governor Urges North Carolinians To Stay Alert

6:02pm April 15, 2018

by WFDD Staff

UPDATE 5:51 p.m.

Severe storms on Sunday blew down trees, caused airport delays and knocked out power to tens of thousands in North and South Carolina.

Politics & Government

Legislators Want More Schools To Make Security Plans

12:25pm April 13, 2018

by Associated Press

Some North Carolina legislators want more schools to provide basic building information and access to local and state law enforcement to better respond to emergencies or violent acts on campus.