Business 40 Landscape Designer Wins MacArthur 'Genius' Grant And Bridges Divides
Charlotte native Walter Hood was recently named a MacArthur Fellow — an award known as the “genius” grant — for his work revitalizing neglected urban spaces.
Transportation
North Carolina DMV Cuts Wait Times In Half
If you were pleasantly surprised by a shorter wait time than expected at the driver's license office this summer, you're not alone.
Winston-Salem DOT Unveils Bicycle Master Plan And Pedestrian Perks
Big changes are in store for bicyclists and pedestrians who depend on Winston-Salem roadways to get around.
Smith Reynolds Airport Proposes Rifle Hunt To Manage Deer Population
Officials at Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston-Salem have proposed a rifle hunt to help manage the local deer population. Wildlife officials say the deer pose a major safety concern.
Facial Recognition Technology On The Horizon For North Carolina Airports
It's likely than when you head to the airport in the near future, facial recognition technology will replace the need for a passport.
Carolina Curious: What Happens To Spent Electric Vehicle Batteries?
Our Carolina Curious series continues with a look at what may be the future of roadway travel: vehicles that run on electricity.
WFDD listener David Kaplan says, "I'm concerned about batteries that are used in hybrid and all-electric cars. Since they can't be recycled, where do they end up? Are they in landfills?"
North Carolina Bill Adds Fee For Hybrid Owners, Raises Fee For Electric Car Owners
It may soon cost more to own a hybrid vehicle in North Carolina.
Greensboro Using Technology To Help Make City Roads Safer
Some Greensboro motorists will soon have access to new information that could make driving safer.