Weather-related school delays
Due to the potential for continued icy road conditions in central North Carolina following last week's snowstorm, there are school delays across the WFDD listening area for Thursday, January 16.
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New zoning district looks to help revitalize southwest High Point
The proposed district would aim to encourage a mix of building and housing types in the West Green Drive corridor.
Resistance against Williams Companies' pipeline expansion grows in the Triad
On a cold winter night, just over 60 Guilford County residents sit inside the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Covenant in Greensboro.
WS/FCS considers closing Virtual Academy's elementary program amid declining enrollment
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is considering eliminating the Virtual Academy’s elementary program, which could save the district nearly $1 million. Under this proposal, the Virtual Academy would serve 6th through 12th graders and become embedded within Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy.
North Carolinians are traveling by train now more than ever, report says
NC by Train, the state-supported intercity Amtrak service, carried over 720,000 passengers last year. That’s an increase of 55% over pre-pandemic ridership.
WS/FCS prepares for remote learning in case of future winter weather events
Snowfall over the last week created icy road conditions, prompting Triad school districts to cancel in-person classes. Some, like Guilford County Schools, opted for remote learning days, while others, like Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, simply closed.
Winston-Salem Housing Authority faces projected deficit with voucher program
The housing choice voucher program helps low-income residents who are qualified to pay for housing.
Additional emergency heating assistance available for counties impacted by Helene
North Carolina is providing low-income residents impacted by Helene additional emergency assistance for heating costs and repairs.
Surry County lands Amazon project without using economic incentives
Blake Moyer, president and CEO of the Surry County Economic Development Partnership, says Amazon’s investment will likely top $20 million. He says the county landed the project without financial incentives.
Three juveniles, two adults arrested in relation to Reynolds High School shooting
The minors are facing charges related to armed robbery, felonious assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a weapon on educational property. Officials say they will be tried as adults.