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Three years into WS/FCS Teacher Residency Program, retention and pass rates exceed state averages The initiative provides an alternative route for teacher assistants, substitutes and those changing careers to earn their educator’s license.

Three years in, WS/FCS Teacher Residency reports retention and pass rates above state averages and offers a pathway to teacher licensure. #WFDD #education #teacherprep

Watauga Board of Commissioners' primary candidates list affordability, housing among top issues The winner of the Democratic primary for the seat will face a Republican challenger in the general election later this year.

Watauga Board of Commissioners' primary candidates list affordability and housing among top issues. The Democratic primary winner will face a Republican challenger in the general election later this year. #WFDD #Watauga #Elections #Housing

U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran continue into 2nd day, as the region faces turmoil Israel said on Sunday it had launched more attacks on Iran, while the Iranian government continued strikes on Israel and on U.S. targets in Gulf states, Iraq and Jordan.

Israel said it had launched more attacks on Iran while the Iranian government continued strikes on Israel and U.S. targets across the region. #WFDD #Iran #Israel #MiddleEast

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed The Iranian government has declared 40 days of national mourning after Khamenei was killed in a U.S.–Israeli attack on Saturday.

Iran has declared 40 days of national mourning after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a U.S.–Israeli attack. #WFDD #Iran #Khamenei #MiddleEast

Iranian supreme leader killed in Israeli airstrike, source says Neither the U.S. nor Iran have confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The wave of airstrikes began after sunrise in Iran, with huge explosions ringing out in the capital Tehran.

A source says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli airstrike; neither U.S. nor Iran have confirmed. #WFDD #Iran #Khamenei

Forsyth County GOP commission primary pits political newcomer against repeat candidate for at-large seat The top vote-getter will face the winner of the Democratic primary between incumbent Dan Besse and realtor Que Shavers.

Forsyth County GOP primary matches a political newcomer against a repeat candidate for an at-large commission seat. The top vote-getter will face either Dan Besse or Que Shavers. #WFDD #NCPolitics #ForsythCounty

U.S. and Israel strike Iran in operation 'Epic Fury.' Trump calls for regime overthrow Israel and the U.S. have launched strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and air raid sirens sounding across Israel.

U.S. and Israel struck Iran in operation 'Epic Fury.' Explosions reported in Tehran and sirens sounded across Israel. Trump called for regime overthrow. #WFDD #Iran #Israel #EpicFury

Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran Israel and the U.S. have launched strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and air raid sirens sounding across Israel.

Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran after U.S. and Israel launched strikes, with explosions reported in Tehran and air raid sirens across Israel. #WFDD #Iran #Israel #US

OpenAI says it shares Anthropic's 'red lines' over military AI use OpenAI's Sam Altman says he shares the "red lines" set by rival Anthropic restricting how the military uses AI models, amid Anthropic's escalating feud with the Pentagon.

Sam Altman says OpenAI shares Anthropic's 'red lines' on military AI use. #WFDD #AI #AIethics #OpenAI

Nonprofit leaders seek Guilford County School Board seats Several nonprofit leaders are running for Guilford County Board of Education District 4 and 6 seats in the upcoming primary election.

Nonprofit leaders are running for Guilford County Board of Education District 4 and 6 seats in the upcoming primary election. #WFDD #GuilfordCounty #SchoolBoard #Education

Greensboro Police Chief John Thompson reflects on tenure, looks ahead Thompson joined GPD in 2003 and was named police chief in 2022. He steps down after nearly four years in the role.

Greensboro Police Chief John Thompson is stepping down after nearly four years as chief. #WFDD #Greensboro #Police

Pentagon shifts toward maintaining ties to Scouting Months after NPR reported on the Pentagon's efforts to sever ties with Scouting America, efforts to maintain the partnership have new momentum

Months after NPR reported the Pentagon's efforts to sever ties with Scouting America, efforts to maintain the partnership have new momentum. #WFDD #Scouting #Pentagon #Defense

Boone food pantry sees growing need after SNAP cuts Food pantry workers in the High Country are seeing a spike in the number of clients they serve following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Boone food pantry workers report increased demand after SNAP cuts and passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. #WFDD #SNAP #foodinsecurity #BooneNC

Randolph commission candidates split on library board controversy Incumbent Randolph County Commissioner David Allen was one of two members to vote against the library board's dismissal. His challenger, Carrie Slatosky, says removing the trustees was the right move.

Candidates for Randolph County commission are split over the library board dismissals: David Allen opposed the removals; Carrie Slatosky supported them. #WFDD #RandolphCounty #LibraryBoard #LocalPolitics

Shavers challenges incumbent Besse in Forsyth Commission primary A first-time candidate is taking on a longtime officeholder in the Democratic race for an at-large seat on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners

A first-time candidate is challenging a longtime incumbent in the Democratic primary for an at-large Forsyth County commission seat. #WFDD #ForsythCounty #NCPolitics #LocalElections

ICE won't be at polling places this year, a Trump DHS official promises In a call with top state voting officials, a Department of Homeland Security official stated unequivocally that immigration agents would not be patrolling polling places during this year's midterms.

DHS told state election officials ICE agents will not patrol polling places during this year's midterm elections. #WFDD #DHS #elections

Davie Commission race draws six Republican candidates Two incumbents face four challengers in the Davie County Board of Commissioners race.

Six Republicans are running for the Davie County Board of Commissioners; two incumbents face four challengers. #WFDD #DavieCounty #LocalElections

State Auditor says he wants new campaign finance system running by next summer Boliek has tasked the 22-member commission with helping to overhaul North Carolina's campaign finance reporting to make it more accessible to the general public.

Auditor Boliek aims to have a new campaign finance system running by next summer and has named a 22-member commission to overhaul reporting. #WFDD #NCPolitics #Transparency

Trump cheered himself and Republicans while scolding Democrats in State of the Union Focusing on political victories during his State of the Union address, Trump gave himself and Republicans high marks while scolding Democrats for their stances on the economy and immigration.

Trump's State of the Union focused on Republican wins and criticism of Democrats on the economy and immigration. #WFDD #StateOfTheUnion #Trump #Immigration

President Trump set to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term Facing low approval ratings and ahead of midterm elections in November, President Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term as president Tuesday night.

President Trump delivers the first State of the Union of his second term Tuesday night amid low approval ratings and ahead of November midterm elections. #WFDD #StateOfTheUnion #Trump #Midterms

The Louvre Museum's director has resigned in the wake of October's brazen jewel heist French President Emmanuel Macron accepted Laurence des Cars' resignation as "an act of responsibility" at a moment when the Louvre needs security upgrades, modernization and other major projects.

Laurence des Cars resigned; President Macron accepted it as 'an act of responsibility' while the Louvre plans security upgrades and modernization after October's jewel heist. #WFDD #Louvre #Museums

Guilford County sheriff candidates look to improve public safety, community trust Two candidates are vying for the Republican nomination in this year's primary.

Two candidates are vying for the Republican nomination for Guilford County sheriff, focusing on public safety and community trust. #WFDD #GuilfordCounty #PublicSafety #CommunityTrust

What you need to know about tonight's State of the Union address The prime-time address is a chance for the president to tout his record ahead of this year's midterm elections. But it comes at a moment when Trump has seen his agenda complicated on multiple fronts.

State of the Union tonight: the president will outline his record ahead of the midterms amid complications to his agenda. #WFDD #StateOfTheUnion #Midterms2026

Taxes, public safety top issues in Davidson County commissioners race Taxation, safety and education are among the key topics that Davidson County Board of Commissioners candidates hope to address.

Davidson County Board of Commissioners candidates focus on taxation, public safety and education. #WFDD #DavidsonCounty #elections

Democrats tap Spanberger and Padilla to respond to State of the Union Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver Democrats' response on Tuesday following President Trump's State of the Union address.

Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Sen. Alex Padilla will deliver Democrats' responses to President Trump's State of the Union. #WFDD #StateOfTheUnion #Democrats #Spanberger

Guilford County approves land easement agreement for pipeline project Construction for the Transco gas pipeline project is expected to begin in March.

Guilford County approved land easement agreement for Transco gas pipeline; construction expected to begin in March. #WFDD #Transco #pipeline

U.K. arrests ex-ambassador to the U.S. on suspicion of misconduct over Epstein ties Police have arrested Peter Mandelson, a veteran Labour Party politician who served as British ambassador to the U.S., as part of an investigation into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Police arrested Peter Mandelson, a veteran Labour politician and former U.K. ambassador to the U.S., in an investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. #WFDD #UKPolitics #Epstein #Investigation

Community mourns loss of Wilkes superintendent known for steady leadership, dedication to students Wilkes County Schools Superintendent Mark Byrd died unexpectedly on Friday.

Wilkes County Schools Superintendent Mark Byrd died unexpectedly Friday. Community mourns his steady leadership and dedication to students. #WFDD #WilkesCounty #education #leadership

Carolina Curious: How did North Carolina athletes perform on the Olympic stage? Seven athletes with North Carolina ties competed at this year’s Winter Olympics, including five Carolina Hurricanes players representing four different countries.

Seven athletes with North Carolina ties competed at the Winter Olympics; five were Carolina Hurricanes players representing four countries. #WFDD #Olympics #CarolinaHurricanes #NorthCarolina

WS/FCS School Board incumbent touted a recent book ban. District officials say it's not true According to a district spokesperson, parents did try to appeal a book, but their effort was unsuccessful.

WS/FCS incumbent cited a recent book ban; district officials dispute the claim, saying parents' appeal was unsuccessful. #WFDD #Education #BookBan