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A behind-the-scenes peek at UNCSA's 60th production of 'The Nutcracker' WFDD's David Ford visits the orchestra pit, costume studio and props workshop at UNCSA to learn what goes on behind the scenes of Tchaikovsky's ballet.

Behind the scenes at UNCSA: orchestra, costumes and props for The Nutcracker. #WFDD #Nutcracker #UNCSA #Ballet

We are taking a break from accepting Photo of the Week submissions as we prepare for our Photo of the Year exhibits! You can check out the 2025 winners so far at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto

Thank you to our Photo of the Week sponsor, Vivid Metal Prints

"I’m grateful I had my camera with me, because this ended up being one of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken. It felt peaceful, unexpected, and magical all at once."

Thank you to Wialexka Nery of Winston-Salem for this week's golden Photo of the Week!

"I took this photo at Tanglewood Park during sunset. I was just standing there taking in the view for a while when a small group of deer walked out into the light. The timing felt like such a gift, one of those moments you only catch when you’re patient and really present.."

CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infants In a controversial move, the vaccine advisory group reversed a recommendations for universal immunizing of newborns intended to protect them from a virus that attacks the liver.

CDC advisers voted to overturn a decades-long recommendation for universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination. #WFDD #hepatitisB #vaccines #infanthealth

Libraries and museums get federal funding back after Trump cuts Earlier this year, the Trump administration gutted the Institute of Museum and Library Services, leading to canceled federal grants. Now, after a court order, those grants are being reinstated.

Court orders reinstatement of federal grants canceled after cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services. #WFDD #libraries #museums

GCS officials explain how they make school closure decisions amid winter weather The district opted to operate remotely on Friday, as a result of inclement weather forecasts.

Guilford County Schools operated remotely Friday amid winter weather forecasts. #WFDD #SchoolClosures #WinterWeather #RemoteLearning

Weather-related closings and delays Some schools are reporting closures and delays due to winter weather conditions impacting the region.

Some schools are reporting closures and delays due to winter weather. #WFDD #WinterWeather #SchoolClosings

CDC advisers delay planned vote on hepatitis B vaccine for infants After a contentious discussion, the vaccine advisory group pushed the vote to Friday to give members time to study the language of proposed changes longstanding policy on the shots.

Advisers delayed a vote on the hepatitis B vaccine for infants to Friday to review proposed policy language. #WFDD #HepatitisB #Vaccines #CDC

3 incumbents, 9 newcomers file to run for WS/FCS Board of Education Candidate filing for the 2026 elections opened Monday.

Three incumbents and nine newcomers filed to run for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education. Candidate filing for the 2026 elections opened Monday. #WFDD #education #WSFCS

Winston-Salem readies for possible winter storm Officials are cautioning residents to prepare for icy roads and inclement weather on Friday.

Officials caution residents to prepare for icy roads and inclement weather Friday. #WFDD #WinterWeather #WinstonSalem

As we wrap up this successful fund drive, we'd like to say thank you to the folks who kept us fed! Fund Drives are a stressful time so even something as simple as not having to pack a lunch is a huge help!

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth broke policies by using Signal to discuss airstrikes Inspector General Steven Stebbins says Hegseth's use of the commercially available messaging app to discuss strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen could have jeopardized the safety of U.S. servicemembers.

Pentagon watchdog found Hegseth broke policies by using Signal to discuss airstrikes in Yemen. #WFDD #Pentagon #Signal #Yemen

GSO to kick off yearlong celebration for 'Greensboro Six' Gillespie Golf Course will host an event on Sunday to honor six men who led to the integration of the facility.

Gillespie Golf Course will host a Sunday event launching a yearlong celebration honoring the six men whose actions led to the integration of the facility. #WFDD #Greensboro #CivilRights #Integration

Hepatitis B: What parents should know about the virus and the vaccine For decades, newborns in the U.S. have been given the hepatitis B vaccine. This could change. A CDC vaccine advisory panel may vote to end that routine vaccination. Here's what parents should know.

CDC panel may vote to end routine newborn hepatitis B vaccination; what parents should know. #WFDD #HepatitisB #Vaccine

Alamance County moves to buy iconic downtown Graham building Officials say converting the Bank of America building into a visitors bureau would help draw tourists and preserve a key piece of downtown architecture.

Alamance County moves to buy the former Bank of America building in downtown Graham to create a visitors bureau that could draw tourists and preserve downtown architecture. #WFDD #GrahamNC #historicpreservation

Did you know that we now have text to give? It's easy, quick (especially if you use PayPal!) and right now WFDD gets a bonus donation of $100 per gift from our generous Public Radio Society so what are you waiting for?!

You can also still give online at wfdd.org/give

Diners share memories after K&W Cafeteria closes its doors All existing K&W Cafeteria locations closed effective December 1, 2025. In a statement, the organization thanked the community for its support over the years.

K&W Cafeteria closed all locations on Dec. 1, 2025; diners shared memories as the organization thanked the community. #WFDD #KW #RestaurantClosures

For the next 50 gifts we receive, our Public Radio Society will donate an extra $100 to WFDD! So that $10 gift? BOOM — it just leveled up to $110 worth of impact. PLUS a child in need in our community will get a weekend's worth of food.

Say "game over" to hunger and make a gift today! wfdd.org/give

What's this? A new challenge??? If you've been sitting on the sidelines because you were worried that you weren't a position to give enough to "count" (which, for the record, is NEVER the case — every little bit helps!) then this is your day!

Review of High Point Fire Department calls for staffing increases The City Council discussed the report in a meeting on Monday.

Review of High Point Fire Department calls for staffing increases. City Council discussed the report Monday. #WFDD #HighPoint #PublicSafety

NCDMV to fix voter registration process after 6 noncitizens were unknowingly registered The North Carolina DMV says it will make changes to prevent noncitizens from being registered to vote, following an investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s office in Charlotte.

North Carolina DMV to revise voter registration procedures after six noncitizens were unknowingly registered, following a U.S. Attorney’s Office investigation in Charlotte. #WFDD #NCDMV #voting #elections

Greensboro welcomes new mayor, city council members Six newcomers joined Council Tuesday as the city faces rapid growth and a major housing push.

Greensboro installs a new mayor and six council newcomers amid rapid growth and a major housing push. #WFDD #Greensboro #Housing

Outgoing Asheboro Mayor David Smith reflects on long career in public service Smith speaks about the economic turmoil the city experienced with a manufacturing downturn and how the local government worked to turn things around.

Outgoing Asheboro Mayor David Smith reflects on the city's manufacturing downturn and local government's response. #WFDD #Asheboro #economy

Trump pardons Honduran ex‑president convicted of drug crimes President Trump has officially pardoned former Honduran President who US officials said was at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world.

Trump pardons a former Honduran president convicted of drug crimes U.S. officials tied to a large, violent trafficking conspiracy. #WFDD #Honduras #Pardons #DrugTrafficking

Gildan finalizes purchase of HanesBrands The $4.4 billion acquisition was initially announced in August, amid HanesBrands’ financial struggles.

The Canadian clothing brand Gildan Activewear finalized the purchase of HanesBrands Monday.

The $4.4 billion acquisition was initially announced in August, amid HanesBrands’ financial struggles. #WFDD #business #mergers

Forsyth commission chair Don Martin to step down next year Martin has served on the commission for more than a decade, after spending 19 years as superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.

Forsyth commission chair Don Martin will step down next year after more than a decade on the commission. #WFDD #Forsyth #Education

Not only are you supporting local journalism, but you're also supporting those most at need in our community. PLUS we have a special dollar-for-dollar match today thanks to Greg and Missy Alcorn! It's win-win-win! You can make a gift now at wfdd.org/give or text "WFDD" to 24-365.

Today is the start of our 17th annual BackPack campaign! That means when you make a gift to WFDD your monetary gift stays with the station but as a thank you, instead of sending you a tote bag or shirt, our partner Kaplan Early Learning donates a backpack's worth of food to Second Harvest Food Bank!

Weather-related closings and delays Some schools are reporting delays due to winter weather conditions impacting the region.

Some schools report delays due to winter weather. #WFDD #Weather #SchoolClosings